Osteopathy for Pregnancy & New Mums in London
Safe, gentle support for your body before, during, and after birth — from a specialist with training in perinatal care.
How Osteopathy May Help During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings remarkable changes to your body in a very short space of time. As your posture, centre of gravity, and the laxity of your ligaments shift, many women experience:
- Back pain and general pelvic discomfort, which are common as the body adapts
- Sciatic pain
- Rib and upper back tension as the bump grows
- Hip discomfort and leg cramps
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fatigue and postural strain
Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is gentle and safe when provided by a qualified practitioner. Grant will assess your whole body — not just the area that’s hurting — and use soft tissue work, gentle joint mobilisation, and cranial techniques. No high-velocity manipulation is used during pregnancy.
Many women find that osteopathy during pregnancy may help them feel more comfortable and mobile, though individual results vary and Grant will always discuss what might be most helpful for your specific situation.
Postnatal Osteopathy
After birth, your body needs time and support to recover — whether you had a straightforward delivery or a more complex experience. Osteopathy may be helpful for:
- Lower back and general pelvic pain following delivery
- Recovery after forceps, ventouse, or caesarean birth
- Breastfeeding posture and shoulder/neck tension
- Fatigue, tension, and physical depletion
- Pelvic floor concerns (alongside referral to a women’s health specialist where appropriate)
Grant has training in perinatal osteopathy and regularly sees postnatal women alongside their babies — making it easy to book back-to-back appointments for mum and baby.
Is It Safe?
Yes. Osteopathy is considered safe throughout pregnancy and in the postnatal period. Grant will take a full case history before any treatment, and all techniques are adapted to your stage of pregnancy and individual needs. If you have any concerns or a complex obstetric history, please mention this when booking and Grant will discuss your care with you before the appointment.
Clinic Locations
Pregnancy and postnatal osteopathy appointments are available at all three London clinics:
- Tufnell Park (NW5)
- Highbury (N5)
- Shepherd’s Bush (W6)