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As the uterus expands, it can stretch and squash the stomach contributing to heartburn or/and the liver contributing to nausea . A release of the tension around the diaphragm, and theses organs can help with these symptoms.
Postural changes may cause backache, neck ache, headaches, sciatica, aching legs and undue fatigue. If the mother has existing back problems from past accidents or trauma, it may be more difficult for her to accommodate these changes, and she may suffer more discomfort as a result. An osteopath works to realign the body to help it withstand the new changes pregnancy brings.
Tension within the pelvis or diaphragm area can increase resistance to the return of venous blood to the heart from the lower half of the body. This can cause or aggravate varicose veins in the legs, and haemorrhoids. In such cases, the osteopath uses gentle techniques to help the drainage of the blood from legs to heart.
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