Before pregnancy

Nutrition and Dietetics - Preconception and natural fertility support

Our dietitians provide tailored nutrition advice and support to optimise fertility.  We also provide specialist support to help clients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

During pregnancy

Nutrition and Dietetics

• Nutritional advice on healthy eating to support optimal nutrition and gestational weight gain
• Dietetics services for women with gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes

Occupational Therapy

• Hand therapy for wrist and thumb pain related to pregnancy
• Compression garment prescription for the managment of pregnancy related varicose veins
• Stress management for balancing life roles, body image adjustment, sleep support and development of baby care skills
• Relaxation/mindfulness for pregnancy and birth preparation and procedural anxiety

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy services to alleviate and support:

• Low and mid back pain, pain in the pubis/SIJ or pelvis or buttocks (or discomfort in the pelvis, back and hips)
• Abdominal bulging (rectus diastasis)
• Bladder control problems or constipation/straining
• Exercise advice
• Preparing for birth
• Pregnancy and antenatal education

After pregnancy

Nutrition and Dietetics

• Support to help women achieve their nutritional requirements for breastfeeding
• Dietetic advice relating to postnatal weight loss

Occupational Therapy

• Hand therapy for wrist and thumb pain persisting after pregnancy
• Compression garment prescription for management of varicose veins
• Psychosocial support with:
  • parent-baby bonding
  • adjustment to parenthood role
  • activities of daily living including balancing  selfcare, return to work, and routines.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy services to treat and manage:

• Abdominal wall stretch (rectus diastasis)
• Discomfort in the pelvis, back and hips
• Pelvic floor dysfunction, tears and prolapse
• Bladder / bowel control, incontinence and constipation
• Hand and wrist pain
• Lactating breast conditions (mastitis and blocked ducts)
• Return to exercise or sport