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Physiotherapy during pregnancy

Physiotherapy during pregnancy

Pregnancy causes your body to change, and as your baby grows, your hormones soften and sensitise your supporting ligaments and muscles. In combination with changes to your body shape, this causes added strain and fatigue. How your body manages your pregnancy depends on many factors.

Physiotherapy services are available to all women who are eligible for our maternity service (Healthy WA). If you are receiving our maternity services and wish to see a physiotherapist while you are pregnant, please ask your doctor or midwife to refer you.

Read more about the physiotherapy services available to support patients who are booked to give birth at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

  • Back and pelvic care during pregnancy
  • Pelvic floor care during and after pregnancy
  • Keep good posture during and after pregnancy
  • Exercising safely during pregnancy
  • Managing discomforts of pregnancy
  • Manage pelvic girdle pain
  • Perineal massage during pregnancy
  • Bladder and bowel health during and after pregnancy
  • Relaxation and pain management during pregnancy and labour
  • Helpful labour and birth positions
  • Manage labour pain with TENS
How to access physiotherapy services

Fiona Stanley Hospital patients

Physiotherapy services are available to all women who are eligible for our maternity service (Healthy WA). If you are receiving our maternity services and wish to see a physiotherapist while you are pregnant, please ask your doctor or midwife to refer you.

Access to physiotherapy services is prioritised on the severity of your condition and your expected delivery date, with appointments allocated depending on available resources. Appointments can be face-to-face or in a group setting. Virtual video or phone appointments are also available.

If you wish to attend the antenatal hydrotherapy class, a medical form (available at the hospital) must be completed by your midwife or doctor. Please be aware COVID-19 restrictions may impact on the availability of these classes.

If you give birth at Fiona Stanley Hospital, the physiotherapist may arrange for you to be seen at your local hospital. If you delivered your baby at Fiona Stanley Hospital and had a 3rd or 4th degree tear, you will receive an appointment to see the physiotherapist.

You can self-refer to the physiotherapy department for up to 6 months after the birth of your baby. Please phone 6152 9486 or send an email to discuss making an appointment to see a women’s health physiotherapist.

Our services are available 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. Please refer to your outpatient appointment letter for the location of your appointment – view our hospital map (PDF 1MB) to find your way.

For more information phone us on 6152 9486 or send an email.

Rockingham General Hospital patients

If you are receiving maternity services at Rockingham General Hospital and require physiotherapy services, please ask your doctor or midwife to refer you to physiotherapy at Rockingham General Hospital.

Physiotherapy services are available to all women who are eligible for our maternity service (Healthy WA)

Our services are available 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

For more information phone us on 9599 4000.

Private physiotherapy

If you prefer to see a private physiotherapist, you can find one by visiting:

  • Continence Physiotherapy Network of WA (external site)
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (external site) – select the clinical area of Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health. 
Manage your appointments with Manage my Care app

Read how you can use the Manage My Care app (external site):

  • see your referrals
  • view outpatient appointments
  • request to change appointments
  • update your details. 

More information

Find out more about pregnancy care or return to the Maternity page.

 

Last Updated: 07/03/2024
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