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Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, Pilates & Paediatrics
Women's health with a splash of mum

25/07/2023

Internals of what?? 🫣 👀

Sounds scary but really it's just a way to check your muscles and their function like we would any other muscle in the body! I've been a little quieter on here of late, raising a little human and studying again is alot!

As of the ✨️ FOURTH OF AUGUST ✨️ I will be able to offer a pelvic health assessment which can involve, if indicated an internal exam of your pelvic floor.

You don't have to be pregnant, 🤰planning on becoming pregnant or post partum to have an assessment. I absolutely love assessing and treating those who experience painful in*******se (everyone deserves the right to enjoy themselves 😉).

10/07/2023

Birth does not always go to plan and that is OK! 🙌
No matter how much you educate yourself, exercise, drink herbal teas, practice spinning babies and mindfulness birth is unpredictable and can change rapidly.

Here are my three tips going into birth ✨️

Did your birth go "according to plan" I'd love to hear your birth stories 🥰🥰

14/06/2023

How can I help you after you've given birth? 🤰
This is a more commonly known stage in your journey where a physio visit may be beneficial. Here are SOME but not all of the potential reasons you could see me 🙋‍♀️
Did you go straight back to running/exercise post baby? No judgement here! 🙆‍♀️

01/06/2023

What can you do 🤔
Some of my tips on how to manage your pain during pregnancy. Simple but VERY effective things that can make the world 🌏of a difference.

Did any of these work for you?
Let me know in the comments below ⬇️

30/05/2023

Why would I see a physio whilst I'm pregnant? 🤔
This week alone I have seen 3 beautiful soon to be mummas🤰 awaiting the arrival of their little ones. Some first time mums, others seasoned mummas awaiting bringing a sibling home to their first born.

I love helping you through this phase in your life. Whether it be for preventative care (my absolute favourite!!!) Or to help with those sore spots in the lead up to birth.

25/05/2023

SAY WHAT? 🫨

A recent study found only 25% of women were referred for the treatment of their pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain! That is VERY low if you ask me.

You don't need a referral from your OB/GP to see a physio (like me 👋) to help. Health professionals what barriers do you face in recommending or referring women for treatment?

A few spaces left at this stage next week for all your physio needs 💆‍♀️

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19/05/2023

How can a Physio help me PRIOR to pregnancy?

I love helping women through all stages of their life whether that be for management of pelvic related pains, to help aid in fertility or even for generalised musculoskeletal concerns (think neck pain, back pain, post surgery or even ankle sprains).

You don't have to be pregnant or on the journey to become pregnant to book with me. I treat all ranges of physiotherapy however my passion is pregnancy/motherhood and babies.

13/05/2023

Why I love what I do and caring for you and your babies! 👶

It's such a privilege to be chosen to care for you during such a special time in your life, the transition to motherhood.

Comment below what you love about seeing a physio during your pregnancy/postpartum journey ⬇️

10/05/2023

Pregnancy related lower back pain & pelvic girdle pain 💥

❔️What is it?
❔️When would I experience it if I'm going to?
❔️How common is it?

Despite these statistics, pain in and around your back, hips, tailbone or legs is NOT NORMAL during pregnancy.

At Ballarat Pregnancy physio we love helping you find treatments that help you treat this awful 😖 pain. Don't think that you have to endure this! We can help.

Did you experience this during pregnancy? What helped you?

Clinton et Al., 2017; Vleeming et al., 2008; Hallam 2020 WHTA

28/04/2023

HI, I'M GEMMA 👋

I thought with my new venture and location I'd re-introduce myself and a little bit about me and my services!
Special interest areas: women's health, pregnancy, postpartum, pilates-matwork and reformer and paediatrics (babies/kids).
I am no stranger to the new mum scence! I have a son, George who is 7 months old and can understand and relate to the challenges new mums are facing in their journeys of matrescence. I am very passionate about empowering women to live their best life whilst caring for the ones that they love. I believe in taking the time to really listen to your concerns and needs, tailoring a treatment plan that is individualised and realistic for each woman.
Outside of work you will find me spending quality time with husband and son, reading a book or bingeing a Netflix series!
If i sound like someone you can relate to and could be your physio- I can’t wait to meet you! Bookings are now open with me on a Monday afternoon- a perfect time for dad to watch the kids whilst you take care of YOU!

LINK IN THE BIO ⬆️

27/04/2023

✨️ BRAND REFRESH & NEW LOCATION ✨️
I would like to introduce you all to some exciting things that have been happening behind the scenes!
🌿 A brand refresh and update, this seemed only fitting since becoming a mother that my first baby too, should grow with me!
📍A new location, you can now find me at the most beautiful and relaxing location at I'm so excited to be working with the team and you can now book directly in via the link in my bio ⬆️

26/02/2023

Birth story ~ part two

We got set up in the birthing suite and checked baby, he was fine (we didn't know the s*x until birth but I always thought it was a boy) and I continued to labour with the tens machine. Our obstetrician came in and offered to break my waters to get things moving as the contractions were still only 5-6 minutes apart and i had my first check discovering i was 3cm dilated. We decided to get the show on the road. Midwife handover happened and by this time I remember needing something more than the tens, the gas was hooked up and I swayed/rocked my hips while leaning over the bed and utilising the gas. The gas was a good distraction however made my head heavy and I struggled to keep my eyes open however, still felt every contraction. From here I don't remember a whole lot, time no longer existed and my eyes stayed closed (IYKYK) and at one point the remi was set up which was a great pain relief option! I tried to utilise the Swiss ball throughout my labour but everytime I moved from the standing over the bed position I was uncomfortable and resorted back to leaning over the bed (this proved very very tiring after a long labour!).

The remi was great but contractions were very quick by this stage, the midwife's checked and I was 7cm. I remember feeling utterly exhausted and wasn't sure how I could possibly continue (in reflection I was nearing transition!). It was by this stage close to 12am we opted for an epidural (anyone who is nervous about the epidural, let me tell you- you will not feel a thing, i had no idea it had even started/finished). BEST THING EVER INVENTED 🙌 I was able to lay on the bed for the first time in labour to rest my legs/body and hopefully dilate the rest of the way so we could get this baby out!

The midwife's called my obstetrician and he asked for them to check again to see if it was time to push.

~ Part three coming soon ~

26/04/2022

We have been a little MIA of late on our socials but for a good reason- We are thrilled to announce we are expecting a new team member to the Ballarat Pregnancy Physio team due Oct 22'! 🥰💕

We are so excited and can't wait to share this journey with you all!

30/12/2021

INSTRUMENTAL BIRTHS
Leading on from my last post on induction of labour- the National Core Maternity Indicators 2019 also found that 26.1% of first time mothers required instruments in the delivery of their baby.
Did you have any instruments in your birth? Did you know prior to consenting to an instrumental birth the risks involved?

27/12/2021

STEPH'S BIRTH STORY
Steph was kind enough to share her birth experience with her little girl Charlotte.
What was a long and tiresome labour the end result of birthing Charlotte via a vaginal birth with mum and bub both healthy is wonderful 💕

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