Pregnancy & Baby

THE MOTHER

The spine and pelvis of an expectant mother are particularly vulnerable because of the stress of carrying an unborn baby. Hormonal changes make the pelvis suppler during the latter part of pregnancy.  This is when the terrible back aches seem to not only intensify, but also appear more frequently as the baby gets heavier. The instability of the pelvis can lead to other strains being felt in the spine and supporting muscles and ligaments.

Common pregnancy pains the mother may experience are:  backache, sciatica, aching legs, headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, heartburn, decreased energy levels, breast tenderness.

Common pregnancy pains are easily and gently relieved almost immediately with Bowen Therapy and is very relaxing for the expectant mother. As Bowen therapy is also incredibly gentle, it makes it safe and ideal during pregnancy.

Not only is Bowen Therapy idea for aches and pains during the pregnancy, but can also assist in birth preparation so that the baby is able to be in the best position for the easiest birth.  Bowen Therapy helps release the internal pelvic muscles to allow more room for the baby to get into optimal position.

Following the birth of your baby, it is recommended that you have a Bowen session to help rebalance your body.  Bowen for Every Body offers the new baby a complimentary Baby Bowen session at the time of the Mother's postnatal treatment.

THE BABY

Bowen Therapy can be performed on neonates within a day or so after birth.  It is so gentle, the baby is barely aware of being treated.  The birth is one of the most traumatic processes we go through and can affect the growing posture of a baby.  Bowen Therapy helps the baby by realigning the structure of the spine and pelvis, and most importantly the cranium and temporal mandibular joint (TMJ), which if not balanced properly can create side affects such as colic, feeding problems and sleep related conditions just to name a few.