Treatments · Pregnancy and postnatal

Pregnancy osteopath in Asnières-sur-Seine

Osteopathy supports pregnancy from the first trimester through to the postnatal period, using gentle techniques only and positioning adapted to your stage. It relieves low back pain, sciatica, pubic and rib pain, reflux and late-pregnancy breathlessness. It never replaces the obstetric care provided by your midwife or gynaecologist.

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What changes in the body, trimester by trimester

Under the effect of relaxin, the pelvic ligaments become more supple from the earliest weeks: necessary for birth, but it reduces the stability of the pubic symphysis and sacroiliac joints, hence the frequent pelvic pain.

As the uterus grows, the centre of gravity moves forward, the lumbar curve deepens and the diaphragm is pushed upward. The classic result is a trio: low back pain, breathlessness on moderate effort, acid reflux. Each has a mechanical component that can be worked on.

Reasons for consulting during pregnancy

The most frequent requests at the practice:

  • Pregnancy-related low back pain and sciatica
  • Pubic symphysis and sacroiliac pain
  • Rib and sub-costal pain in the third trimester
  • Acid reflux, difficult digestion
  • A sense of chest tightness, short breath
  • Carpal tunnel symptoms, heavy legs
  • Preparing the pelvis as term approaches

Positioning and safety

From the second trimester onward you are never positioned on your front. Work is done side-lying, seated or semi-reclined, with supporting cushions. Comfort comes first: if a position becomes unpleasant, we change it.

No thrust manipulation is performed on the pelvis or lumbar spine during pregnancy. I use tissue, functional and gentle mobilisation techniques exclusively.

Some situations require prior medical clearance or rule out a session: threatened preterm labour, placenta praevia, bleeding, pre-eclampsia, unusual contractions. Always mention these when booking.

The postnatal visit people forget

After birth the body has to return from a nine-month transformation, and it rarely does so alone and perfectly. The postnatal consultation is usually possible from the sixth week, or after medical clearance following a caesarean.

It addresses coccyx pain, persistent low back pain, neck and shoulder tension from feeding and carrying, and work on a caesarean scar once fully closed. It complements, and does not replace, the prescribed pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Frequently asked questions

How early in pregnancy can I see an osteopath?

From the first trimester, with adapted techniques. Many patients come once per trimester for comfort, then around week 36 for pelvic mobility work.

Is it dangerous for the baby?

No, when gentle techniques are used by a trained practitioner and there is no obstetric contraindication. No forceful manipulation is performed. Any high-risk pregnancy must be declared and requires prior medical advice.

Can osteopathy induce labour?

No. No osteopathic technique induces labour. Late-pregnancy work targets pelvic mobility and comfort, not induction, which is strictly a medical matter.

How soon after birth can I come?

Generally from six weeks, after the postnatal check. Following a caesarean, wait for your doctor’s clearance and complete healing, around eight weeks.

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