BODY before birth

Pregnancy & Postnatal

Care Program

Body Before Birth

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Whether you are newly pregnant, about to give birth, had your bubs and every stage in between, our Body Before Birth, Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Program is here to support you with knowledge, practical advice and treatments to make this amazing experience memorable.  This program is designed to educate you on changes to your body at all stages of pregnancy, inform you of your care options and prepare you for birth and beyond.


BUMP NOW - Assessment 

(13-27 weeks)

Your initial appointment will provide advice and recommendations on:

  • Changes to your body during pregnancy, what is normal and when to seek help
  • How to stay active and exercise safely, including a personalised exercise program
  • Your pelvic floor muscles, how they support you during pregnancy and an assessment of their current function
  • How to prepare for the bladder and bowel changes that occur during pregnancy
  • Intimacy during pregnancy - what is normal
  • Blood pressure monitoring and urine testing where relevant


Appointment time 60 minutes.

Bump 28 - Birth Choices

(28 - 31 weeks)

Your appointment will include:

  • Changes to your body and new muscle aches and pains
  • Pregnancy pain support aids (abdominal support bands/braces, supportive footwear, ice/heat packs)
  • What is active labour?
  • Birthing education and your choices including vaginal and caesarian deliveries
  • Effective birthing positions
  • Birthing aids available to use (TENS pain management, ice/heat packs, fitball, belly supports, water births)
  • Blood pressure monitoring and urine testing as appropriate


Appointment time 30 - 45 minutes depending on individual needs.


Ideally, your support person will attend this appointment with you so you can discuss your options and make informed choices.

BUMP 32 - Pushing Techniques

(32 - 35 weeks)

Your appointment will include:

  • Learn and practice safe birthing positions
  • Learn and practice effective pushing positions and techniques
  • Pelvic Floor assessment and how and when to relax the muscles during birthing
  • What is your Perineum? and why massage can help to prepare for a vaginal delivery
  • Pregnancy pain support aids (abdominal support bands/braces, supportive footwear, ice/heat packs)
  • Post-natal recovery aids (supportive apparel and footwear, perineal ice packs)
  • Blood pressure monitoring, urine testing and any concerns with swelling and pain


Appointment time 30 - 45 minutes depending on individual needs.


Ideally, your support person will attend this appointment with you so you can discuss your options and make informed choices.

Bump 36 - Aftercare

(36 - 40+ weeks)

Your appointment will include:

  • Early postnatal care for your body recovery (bladder, bowel, perineum, c-scar, abdominal separation)
  • What is normal recovery and when should I seek help?
  • Postnatal recovery aids (support apparel and footwear, perineal icepacks)
  • What is a prolapse? and how can it be managed
  • Advice on intimacy after birth
  • Breastcare and breastfeeding positions
  • Support information for birth trauma and postnatal depression
  • Pregnancy pain support aids (abdominal bands/braces, supportive footwear, ice/heat packs)
  • Blood pressure monitoring, urine testing and any concerns with swelling and pain


Appointment time 30 - 45 minutes, depending on individual needs.


Ideally, your support person will attend this appointment so you can discuss your options and make informed choices.

BUMP Postnatal

(6 weeks post birth)

Congratulations on the birth of your baby!


This appointment focuses on your body recovery after birth and will include:

  • Your pelvic floor muscles and how they support your body during recovery
  • Your bladder and bowel function and any continence concerns
  • Assessment and advice on the healing of your perineum/c-scar as required
  • What is normal recovery and when should I seek help?
  • What is a prolapse? and how can it be managed
  • Stomach muscle assessment
  • Postnatal recovery aids and apparel
  • Breast care, including information on what to look out for with mastitis
  • Intimacy after birth
  • Advice on how to return to exercise safely and a personalised exercise program
  • Support information for birth trauma and postnatal depression
  • Addressing any concerns you are experiencing  e.g. swelling/bleeding


Appointment time 60 minutes.

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Pregnancy and Your Pelvic Floor

By Kylie Conway • 18 Dec, 2023
There are so many wonderful elements experienced during pregnancy and we do our best to be healthy throughout. We remember to take our prenatal vitamins to ensure our body and bub are getting enough of what's needed. We stay clear of certain foods to avoid infections. We keep our body active by exercising but we don't always remember to care for our pelvic floor. During pregnancy, muscles of your pelvic floor are stretched and weaken. These muscles help to control your bladder. When your pelvic floor muscles are weak, they can't always stop your bladder from leaking. This leaking happens mostly when you cough, laugh, sneeze, lift or exercise. You may also find holding in a wee difficult, like when putting a key in the front door, suddenly the urge is greater. By performing pelvic floor exercises, you can strengthen the muscles. Pelvic floor muscle training will assist the body to cope with the growing weight of the baby. Stronger muscles before bub is born will help to reduce or avoid stress incontinence after pregnancy. It's never too early to start doing pelvic floor exercises, but the earlier and more regularly you practice them throughout pregnancy, the greater the benefits. If you're unsure if you're performing pelvic floor exercises correctly or would like some guidance, we can help!

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