SPECIALTIES IN PHYSIOTERAPY
obstetric physiotherapy
Obstetric physiotherapy is a specialty of physiotherapy that focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Its objective is to prevent, treat and rehabilitate the physical and functional alterations that may arise in these stages.
Obstetric physiotherapy addresses different aspects, such as physical and emotional preparation for childbirth, pain relief during labor, strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles, prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence, postpartum recovery and Promotion of breastfeeding.
Through specific techniques, exercises and ergonomic advice, obstetric physiotherapy seeks to improve the health and well-being of women during pregnancy and facilitate adequate recovery after childbirth.