Navigating through the world of pregnancy appointments can be overwhelming! Knowing who can help and with what is all unchartered territory - you may be wondering who to see for your prenatal care and what role they might play. This blog post will tell you all about the allied health professionals that are important during pregnancy and why! We cover the most common allied health professionals that we work with here at Nascent including physiotherapists, dietitians, osteopaths, remedial massage therapists, acupuncturists, sonographers and exercise physiologists. If there's an allied health professional that you love just let us know!
Pregnancy is associated with many physical and emotional changes. The allied health professionals listed here can help provide support during your pregnancy through the following ways: Physiotherapy in pregnancy A physiotherapist can show you some simple exercises to do as well as give advice on how to manage any pain that may arise due to the extra weight of pregnancy or common conditions such as SPD (it's common not diagnosed until later in life). They also teach mums about pelvic floor exercises, which are important after childbirth. They're our go-to for any aches or tension and are experts at helping to prevent problems before they even start! Osteopathy in pregnancy An osteopath will check for aches and pains throughout the body - back and pelvis problems tend to increase during pregnancy because of increased weight, so it's always good idea go see an allied health professional who specialises in this area if these symptoms occur. They can also help with techniques for labour and birth. Nutrition and Dietetics in pregnancy A dietitian will ensure you are getting the right nutrients for you and your baby - especially important in the third trimester when cravings and aversions to certain foods are common. They can also give advice on how to beat morning sickness, stay healthy through each trimester, prevent unnecessary weight gain and meal plan for the fourth trimester once bub arrived. They're also brilliant at helping to control gestational diabetes and have great roles to play once bub is born too! Remedial Massage in pregnancy A remedial massage therapist can help relieve tension headaches, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other pregnancy related problems. The gentle massages they provide can be really soothing during this time! Many massage therapists can treat with pregnant women laying either on their side or on their bellies with a special pregnancy cushion. Absolute bliss for mamas who are belly sleepers! Acupuncture during pregnancy An acupuncturist may be able to help with issues such as nausea, vomiting, breech babies or fertility problems. They can also help to prepare for labour, and many women swear by them helping with babies that are overdue. It's worth speaking to them if you have any concerns your pregnancy - acupuncture is a very safe treatment. Sonography during pregnancy A sonographer will be able to check the development of your baby and make sure everything is going well with them - especially in early pregnancy when things can change very quickly! In Australis it's standard to see a sonographer at 12 weeks and 20 weeks, however many mums have an earlier dating scan, and a later scan to check bubs position and size. They can also do scans at different stages during pregnancy for expecting mums who want something special from their experience - photos and videos to keep as a memory. Many parents opt to find out at 20 weeks whether they are having a boy or girl with their sonographer. Or of course you can ask them to keep mum and stay team green! Exercise physiology in pregnancy An exercise physiologist can help women to stay active safely throughout their pregnancy. They can help to modify exercises to suit each trimester, and work with your physiotherapist or osteopath to use exercise in order to reduce pain. Staying active during labour is associated with a shorter active birth stage and a better recovery. We love encouraging pregnant mamas to stay active as much as possible! Psychology in pregnancy A psychologist specialises in emotional and mental health, so may help if you are feeling anxious or stressed about something during your pregnancy - allied health professionals such as psychologists have training to work through these issues effectively. If you have suffered from mental health issues prior to falling pregnant we certainly recommend checking in. They can also help you to prepare mental health strategies for when bub arrives, and ensure that you get support quickly if PND or PNA becomes an issue for you. The allied health professionals mentioned above all provide different services but share the same goal: helping pregnant women stay healthy throughout their pregnancies! Do you have a favourite allied health professional? Give them a shout out in the comments below!
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