Common Conditions

Learn the lot.

Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, the journey is different every time. As a first time mum, pregnancy opens the doors to so many conditions you’ve probably never heard of before. You may also experience something in one pregnancy that you don’t in another.

But don’t worry mama, we have you covered. Below we have videos and PDFs on many of the commons conditions you may experience during pregnancy, and how to manage them.

Videos

Rib Pain

Millie talks you through rib pain in pregnancy- the causes, the sensations and the management strategies.

Low Back Pain

Let Nat show you the causes and management of low back pain during pregnancy.

Round Ligament Pain

In this video our guest physiotherapist Alicia, talks you through what round ligament pain is, how to recognise it, why it might occur and the best ways to manage it.

De Quervein’s Tenosynovitis

Are you getting thumb pain? While this condition is much more common postnatally, it can also occur during pregnancy. Alicia discusses the anatomy of the thumb and wrist in the context of this condition, as well as going through the causes, symptoms and a management plan. Read more about DQS here.

Carpal Tunnel

Alicia discusses the anatomy of the carpal tunnel and the changes to this area that occur with pregnancy. She goes through the symptoms and management of carpal tunnel syndrome, so if this applies to you, please have a watch.

Coccydnynia Pain

Feeling pain in your tailbone? Let Alicia explain what Coccydynia is and how to manage it best. Read more about Coccydnynia here.

Pelvic Girdle Pain

Natalie talks you through pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain - what it is, why it happens, what might make it worse and how to manage it.

Mastitis

Mastitis is quite common when breastfeeding, so get prepared and join Nat to learn about the risk factors and symptoms, treatment options and preventative measures.

PDFs

Lymphatic Drainage for the Breast and Mastitis

Back to Resources