Pregnancy transforms a woman’s entire body. All this transformation causes pain, discomfort, and physical limitations, which can be avoided with the follow-up of a physical therapist.
What is the importance of Physical Therapy during Pregnancy?
First of all, it is important to understand that during this period of total physical, psychological and emotional transformation of women, care is needed that goes beyond prenatal care. To ensure a good pregnancy and baby formation, actions that improve the quality of life of mother and child are needed.
During this phase, the woman’s body needs special attention. Much of her bone structure is altered and the excess load, together with limited movement and poor posture, wear out the joints, weaken the muscles and, consequently, cause pain in various regions of the pregnant woman’s body.
Therefore, in addition to good nutrition and exams requested by the obstetrician, it is necessary to strengthen the physical structure to develop the baby with minimal wear on the pregnant woman’s body, ensure that delivery takes place naturally without complications and provide comfort to the mother during her pregnancy.
Benefits of Physical Therapy during Pregnancy
– Improved posture;
– Decreased pain in joints, lower back, feet and legs;
– Reduction of cramps;
– Improved blood circulation;
– Strengthening the pelvic floor.
How is the Physiotherapy treatment during Pregnancy?
Physiotherapy for pregnant women is a global work, done from the second trimester of pregnancy, based on stretching, relaxation and breathing exercises. Exercises are also performed to strengthen the muscles and prepare the abdomen and perineum (the region between the vagina and anus).
The practice of exercises, for the most part, works with the movement of the body, the dynamics of the pelvis and the posture of the pregnant woman, to prevent the damage caused by the alteration of the woman’s body axis. In this way, it is possible for the mother to spend the gestation period calmer, less painful and well prepared for delivery.