Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Postpartum in Ballina
At Fluid Motion Osteopathy, we support women through pregnancy and after birth with care that is tailored, gentle, and considerate of your changing needs. Whether you are managing pain, preparing for labour, or navigating postpartum recovery, we’re here to help you move with more comfort and confidence.
Why Consider Osteopathy During Pregnancy and After Birth
Pregnancy and postpartum bring remarkable changes to your body. Shifts in posture, ligament mobility, weight distribution, and daily demands can sometimes cause pain, discomfort or limit movement.
Osteopathy may assist with:
- Back, pelvic, rib or wrist discomfort
- Preparing for labour
- Supporting pelvic mobility and posture
- Recovery after caesarean or vaginal birth
- Neck and shoulder tension from feeding or holding your baby
- Diastasis recti or changes in abdominal wall function
- Incontinence or other pelvic floor changes during pregnancy or postpartum
- Safe, gradual return to exercise
Our Approach
Your consultation begins with a detailed conversation and assessment. Treatments are always individualised and may include:
- Targeted manual therapy (soft tissue, stretching, cranial or indirect techniques)
- Guidance on movement and exercise suitable for your stage
- Posture and ergonomic advice for pregnancy and newborn care
- Approaches drawn from Optimal Maternal Positioning and Spinning Babies to support mobility and preparation for birth (with Alison).
- Internal pelvic floor assessment, treatment and birth preparation where appropriate (with Jo).
Care from Alison & Jo
Both Alison and Jo have completed extensive additional training in pregnancy and postpartum osteopathy, beyond the basics taught at university. They also bring their own lived experiences of pregnancy, birth, and recovery—adding an extra layer of understanding to their work.
Alison blends hands-on treatment with a strong focus on movement and exercise. She works with women across pregnancy and postpartum to manage discomfort, support birth preparation and plan a graduated return to activity or sport after birth. Alison supports active women — she won’t simply tell you to stop training; instead she works collaboratively to adapt, modify or progress exercise so you can keep doing the things that matter to you while you’re pregnant and after you’ve had your baby.
Jo provides both broad pregnancy/postpartum consultations and specialist pelvic health care: Pregnancy/postpartum sessions address pain, posture, mobility and day-to-day function during pregnancy and after birth. Jo uses hands-on approaches together with practical movement and positioning strategies to help manage discomfort and support recovery and preparation for birth.
Pelvic Health Assessments are focused pelvic floor and pelvic health appointments and may include an internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment when appropriate and with your consent. Pelvic health consults suit people concerned about heaviness, bladder or bowel changes, pelvic pain, diastasis or those wanting targeted pelvic floor rehabilitation and birth preparation. (Pelvic health consultations are available from around 22–40 weeks of pregnancy and from six weeks postpartum.)
Instantly Make an Appointment with Fluid Motion Osteopathy Below:
Choosing the Right Appointment
- Pregnancy or Postpartum Initial Consultation: Start here if you are pregnant or within the first year (or beyond) after birth, with either Alison or Jo.
- Pelvic Health Consultation: Book this with Jo if you would like a pelvic floor assessment, or if you are experiencing specific pelvic health concerns.
Unsure? You can also book a free phone call and we’ll guide you toward the most appropriate starting point.
