In order to aid in the health of our next generation, the place to start is prevention. The most potent place to start for prevention is in the health of the woman (and partner) who decide to have a family. Focusing on maximising health, even before becoming pregnant is of great importance not only to the woman’s health throughout the pregnancy and beyond, but to the conception of a health embryo, the health of the nourishing environment that the embryo and foetus live in for many months and the easy and speed of labour for both mother and child.
Do to the amazing potential of the female human body to support another life inside her, many women can also suffer many symptoms associated with the uterus and hormones. While there are not definite answers or guarantees, for many, there is much that can be done to reduce the suffering. Removing physical blockages, improving circulation and nerve conduction, providing a realistic and beneficial exercise and nutrition plan and focusing on emotional blockages where necessary can and do have major benefits.
If you suffer from painful periods (dysmenorrhea); heavy periods (menorrhagia); endometriosis; fibroids; or menopausal symptoms (eg hot flushes), Osteopathy may be of great help. In many cases, we can also help women who are having difficulty becoming or staying pregnant.