Postpartum Conditions
What are Postpartum Conditions?
After giving birth, a birth person’s body goes through many changes that affect their physical, emotional and mental health. Postpartum conditions are caused mainly by sleep deprivation and change in identity. Changes in hormones, physical body, support system and nutritional needs also have an impact on postpartum conditions.
Common Postpartum Conditions
- Postpartum Depression
- Diastasis Recti
- Urinary incontinence & constipation
- Low back pain
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic floor muscle or ligamentous injury due to delivery
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Hair Loss
- GERD
- Chest feeding difficulties
- Iron deficiency anaemia
How are Postpartum Conditions managed?
Treatment
- Naturopathy (help with balancing hormones)
- Acupuncture
- Physiotherapy (to help with pelvic floor rehabilitation)
- Chiropractic manipulation and adjustments
- Osteopathy
- Exercise (pilates and yoga)
