Labour and Delivery Preparation

Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy!

At Shireen Sundrani Physiotherapy Services, we specialize in preparing pregnant clients and their partners for labour and delivery through pelvic health physiotherapy. Our experienced physiotherapist is dedicated to help you feel confident, supported, and comfortable throughout your pregnancy journey.

Why Labour and Delivery Prep?

Preparing for labour and delivery can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can feel empowered and ready to manage the process. Our pelvic health physiotherapy sessions are designed to:

  • Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
  • Teach relaxation and breathing techniques for labour
  • Help you manage pregnancy-related discomforts
  • Prepare you for an easier delivery and smoother postpartum recovery

When to See a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Just as you schedule regular check-ins with your OB-GYN or midwife, it is highly recommended that you book Pelvic health physiotherapy appointments at key milestones of your pregnancy. These visits can make a meaningful difference in your comfort, labour experience, and recovery.

What You’ll Learn

During your Labour and Delivery Prep sessions, you will work with our pelvic health physiotherapist on:

  • Getting to know your pelvic floor.
  • Understanding body changes during and after pregnancy
  • Managing common pregnancy discomforts
  • Learning the labour and birthing process
  • Techniques for partner support during delivery
  • Postpartum recovery strategies

 

Book your Labour and Delivery Assessment today and feel prepared for your journey into parenthood.

Labour & Delivery Prep – Frequently Asked Questions

Seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist can help you prepare your body for the physical demands of childbirth. Your practitioner will provide exercises and techniques to strengthen and relax your pelvic floor muscles, which may help reduce the risk of tearing during delivery.

You’ll be guided through a variety of strategies to prepare for labour, including:

  • Pelvic floor, hip, and back strengthening
  • Breathing and relaxation techniques
  • Mobility exercises and perineal massage
  • Education on optimal birthing positions to reduce tearing
    Your program will be customized to your needs and birthing preferences.

Yes. Pregnancy can place strain on the pelvic region, leading to pain and discomfort. A pelvic health physiotherapist can use manual therapy, exercise, and movement strategies to help reduce pain and improve pelvic mobility.

Absolutely, we often see clients with this concern. Your physiotherapist will perform a thorough assessment to understand the cause of your incontinence and tailor your needs.

Following childbirth, you’ll be scheduled for a postpartum assessment. During this visit, your pelvic floor, hips, and spine will be evaluated. You’ll also be coached on safe lifting techniques for childcare and guided on when it’s safe to return to exercise.

Yes, you may bring your baby with you. Treatments are carried out in private, quiet rooms that are thoroughly sanitized before each appointment.

At our clinic, we believe every birthing person deserves to feel confident and prepared. We provide a safe, supportive environment where you can ask questions, receive personalized attention, and achieve optimal pelvic health.