White Hart Clinic

We have now moved this very important check up online. We wish to continue our support during the current Covid19 climate. We can help you with the additional challenge of staying connected with healthcare professionals during this period, there is a vast amount we can do for you. Visit our online consultation page, for more information on how these appointments can help you. 

A specially designed women's health assessment for those going through pregnancy, from your 12 week scan onwards. 

The check includes:

• An internal assessment of your pelvic floor strength and tips on how to correctly engage & release.
• Address and treat a range of conditions you are presenting with throughout your pregnancy (see below.)
• Advice on labour including comfortable positions, the risks and benefits of medical interventions to your pelvic floor and how to prepare your body for labour (performing perineal massage.)
• Advice on how to minimise the risk of abdominal separation throughout pregnancy (teaching you how to perform safe abdominal exercises.)
• Exercise tips. Knowing what is safe and unsafe during pregnancy and what's advisable after giving birth.
• Helpful tips following immediate birth, before your 6 week check. Includes: how to manage swelling, using the toilet, how to begin engaging your pelvic floor and scar management.

This check is still relevant for ladies who are having a planned c-section delivery.

Common pregnancy issues that can be addressed include:

• Pelvic girdle pain (the pubic joint at the front or the 2 sacral joints at the back) and hip pain.
• Lower or mid back pain.
• Rib pain.
• Carpal tunnel symptoms.
• History of problems using tampons / or with intercourse which may impact labour.
• Swelling or other circulatory issues including varicose veins.