Osteopathy for Expectant Mothers
Before Pregnancy
Osteopathy can create the ideal conditions for a harmonious and relaxed pregnancy. For example, it can help resolve old scar tissue adhesions from surgeries or vertebral blockages that make it difficult to conceive.
During Pregnancy
During this time, women are particularly sensitive. The osteopath supports the expectant mother through her emotional and physical changes. Changes in posture can, for example, cause back pain, which can be treated. Osteopathy can also help improve venous and lymphatic drainage in cases of fluid retention. Furthermore, it is important to ensure that the pelvis is in good biomechanical condition for childbirth.
After Pregnancy
Depending on the course of the pregnancy and childbirth, symptoms such as headaches or back pain—caused by instability, fatigue, and exhaustion—can range all the way to postpartum depression, which may have structural causes and can be resolved through osteopathy. Osteopaths also treat the autonomic nervous system to support hormonal regulation in cases of breastfeeding difficulties or during postpartum recovery.
Osteopathy for Babies and Children
Babies and children are not just little adults
The tissues of infants and children are still developing and are particularly sensitive. Treatment requires a deep understanding of developmental processes and extensive experience in palpation.
Childbirth places an enormous strain on a baby’s small body. The use of a vacuum extractor, forceps, or strong physical force can lead to tension or misalignments in the skull and spine.
Early osteopathic care for babies can help regulate such tensions and positively support their natural development—for a good start in life.
When is osteopathy helpful for babies and children?
Our osteopathic treatment for babies can help with:
For babies (and mothers)
- Three-Month Colic, Gas
- Frequent crying, restlessness, sleep disturbances
- Increased Spitting Up After Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Nipple Infections
- Constipation
- Atopic dermatitis, eczema, cradle cap
- Skull Deformities
- Torticollis
- Hip Dysplasia
- Middle Ear Infections
- Bronchitis
- Teething
- Developmental Disorders
In children and adolescents
- Developmental Disorders
- Postural Disorders
- Sleep disturbances, restlessness
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Nervousness
- ADHD
- States of Exhaustion
- Migraines, frequent headaches
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Angina
- Middle Ear Infections
- Problems with tooth alignment
- Menstrual cramps
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