Pregnancy and postnatal care
Stay healthy and well during your pregnancy and beyond
Supporting your motherhood journey
Embody Movement’s highly experienced Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists can support you through every step of your motherhood journey.
You can trust our caring and qualified team to help you prepare for birth and manage postnatal recovery. We can guide you through changes to your body, support you to stay active, provide strategies to manage pain and help you get back to activities after your baby is born.
Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists in Forest Glen and Currimundi are passionate about helping women to have the best quality of life and healthy, happy pregnancies.
Pregnancy care
Our pregnancy care is designed to guide and empower you through every stage, helping you stay comfortable, active and informed. Whether you're early in your journey or preparing for birth, we're here to support your body and your goals.
Pregnancy support can include:
Understanding the changes that are occurring to your body and how to support this
Tips for exercising safely and staying healthy during your pregnancy for both you and bub
Strategies to minimise and manage back pain, pelvic girdle pain or round ligament pain during pregnancy
Strategies on how to manage and reduce risk of birth related complications
Taking steps to prepare your body for your desired delivery method
Discuss management strategies for recovery in those first few days and create a recovery plan coming for the first 6 weeks prior to your follow up appointment.
Book an initial consultation with our Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
Postnatal care and recovery support
A postnatal check-up with a Women's Health Physiotherapist is recommended around 6weeks after birth, regardless of how your baby was delivered.
This is a vital opportunity to reflect on how pregnancy, birth and early motherhood have impacted your body and support optimal recovery postpartum. It’s a safe space to talk through any concerns, pain or challenges that you’re facing and regain confidence as you return to everyday activities. Early identification of any issues allows for timely, effective care.
During your appointment, your Women’s Health Physiotherapist will:
Discuss your pregnancy, birth and any concerns you may have
Talk through your pelvic health and overall wellbeing
Explore your goals for returning to activity or exercise
Assess your posture, breathing and movement
With your consent, check for abdominal separation (diastasis recti) and assess any Caesarean scar (if appropriate)
With your consent, perform an internal examination to assess perineal tears, pelvic floor strength, vaginal and vulval tissue health, and check for signs of prolapse.
Book an initial consultation with our Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Our experienced team
Christina Machray, Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Christina is a Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience and a special interest in Women’s Health. She has completed extensive postgraduate training in women’s health including pre and post natal care, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder and bowel conditions, pelvic pain and pessary fitting. Christina provides evidence-based, compassionate care to support women through every stage of pregnancy and recovery.
Rachel Urmson, Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Rachel is a caring and considerate Senior Physiotherapist and Women’s Health Physiotherapist who has completed advanced training in pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Her clinical interests include pain management (particularly pelvic pain, endometriosis, neck pain and nerve-related conditions), as well as antenatal and postnatal care.
Courtney Pointon, Women’s Health Physiotherapist
(Currently on leave)
Courtney is an experienced Women’s Health clinician who has completed extensive post graduate training in Women’s Health including pre and post natal care, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder and bowel conditions, pelvic pain and pessary fitting. (Please note: Courtney is currently on leave.)
What to expect from your consultation
During your consultation, your therapist will take a thorough history and conduct a detailed assessment which may include a pelvic floor internal examination—if you're comfortable with it. We'll explain our findings and work with you to develop an individualised treatment plan.
Treatment may include joint and soft tissue therapy, scar massage, pelvic floor rehabilitation, musculoskeletal exercise programs, biofeedback, electrical stimulation and education to help you understand what's happening and how to best support your body.
We create a supportive, caring environment where you can feel comfortable discussing sensitive concerns. If you have any questions before booking, we’re happy to chat with you over the phone.
No referral is needed but an initial consultation is required so we can understand your needs. Call our friendly team at Currimundi on 07 5337 9853 or Forest Glen on 07 5391 4929 to find out more.
