Holistic pelvic health physiotherapy + wellness in Victoria, BC:
Prenatal & Postpartum Care

OUR SERVICES

We are here to support you through

your pregnancy and postpartum journey

Every expecting and new parent’s needs are different. That’s why we offer many possible treatments suited to different stages throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Consider this a guide to help you choose what your body needs throughout the prenatal and postpartum stages.

Birth Education Classes

Birth education classes at Maven Pelvic Health are run by a labour, birth, and postpartum registered nurse and a pelvic health physiotherapist.

These group classes focus on preparing you to have an empowered, positive birthing experience (vaginal or c-section) with the information to make informed decisions. The classes encourage partner participation.

  • Preparing for labour

  • The stages and phases of labour and birth

  • Hands on labour skills for your partner

  • Pelvic floor muscle anatomy and function during labour and delivery

  • Reducing the risk of perineal tears and postpartum symptoms

  • Labour & delivery positions

  • Pushing strategies

  • Pain management education (medicated and non-medicated)

  • Movements and exercises for birth prep and labour

  • Re-connecting to your pelvic floor, core and body postpartum

  • Movements and exercises for early postpartum rehab

  • Postpartum Wellness, Newborn Care & Breastfeeding

Prenatal + Postpartum Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Prenatal Pelvic Health

  • Preparing you to have an empowered, positive birthing experience (vaginal or c-section)

  • Pelvic floor and core health throughout pregnancy

  • Exercise during pregnancy

  • Incontinence (urinary or fecal)

  • Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)

  • Pelvic girdle pain (including back pain, pelvic pain, hip pain, pubic symphysis pain, tailbone pain)

  • Round ligament pain

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

Postpartum Pelvic Health

  • Reconnect to your core, pelvic floor and body

  • Incontinence (urinary and fecal)

  • Perineal tearing / episiotomy recovery

  • Scar management (perineal and c-section)

  • C-section recovery including scar management

  • Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Postpartum exercise and return to running and high impact activity

  • Retraining the pelvic floor muscles

  • Pain (including back pain, pelvic pain, hip pain, pubic symphysis pain, tailbone pain)

  • Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)

Prenatal + Postpartum Chiropractic Care

Prenatal Chiropractic Care

  • Webster Technique : a gentle chiropractic technique designed to balance the pelvis, helping to optimize baby positioning

  • Pelvic alignment adjustments

  • Lower back & hip pain relief

  • Sciatica pain management

  • Neck & shoulder pain relief

  • Round ligament pain reduction

  • Posture support & adjustment

  • Pelvic floor preparation

  • Gentle spinal adjustments

  • Breathwork & relaxation techniques

Postpartum Chiropractic Care

  • Pelvic realignment

  • Core & pelvic floor rehabilitation

  • Upper back & neck pain relief

  • Lower back pain management

  • Diastasis recti support

  • Sciatica & hip pain relief

  • Postural correction

  • Pelvic floor & core stability exercises

  • Breastfeeding support & rib pain relief

  • Relaxation & stress relief techniques

  • C-section recovery support

Prenatal + Postpartum Registered Massage Therapy

Our prenatal and postpartum registered massage therapy (RMT) services are designed to support your body through the physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. During pregnancy, massage therapy can help relieve common discomforts such as back pain, hip tension, and swelling while promoting relaxation and overall well-being. Our registered massage therapists use gentle, targeted techniques that are safe for each stage of pregnancy, helping to ease muscle strain, improve circulation, and support your body as it adapts to carrying your baby.

Postpartum, massage therapy can play a vital role in recovery by reducing muscle tension, supporting healing from birth, and promoting relaxation during this demanding time. Whether you're experiencing tension from feeding and carrying your baby, recovering from a C-section, or simply in need of restorative care, our RMTs provide individualized treatments that prioritize your comfort and well-being. With a deep understanding of perinatal care, our massage therapists create a supportive and healing experience to help you feel your best.

We have pregnancy treatment pillows so you can lie face down if you’re comfortable in that position.

Prenatal + Postpartum Athletic Therapy

Our prenatal and postpartum athletic therapy services are designed to support you through every stage of your journey, focusing on strength, mobility, and overall well-being. Athletic therapists specialize in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization, making them uniquely suited to help you adapt to the physical demands of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

During pregnancy, our athletic therapist will provide targeted exercises and hands-on techniques to address changes in posture, balance, and muscle function while helping to prevent discomfort and injury. Postpartum, we offer individualized rehabilitation to restore core and pelvic stability, improve mobility, and rebuild functional strength in a way that respects your body's healing process.

Our athletic therapist also offers group exercises classes:

  • Prenatal Strength

  • Postpartum Strength

Prenatal + Postpartum Acupuncture

Prenatal Acupuncture

Acupuncture provides gentle, unmedicated relief from many common pregnancy-related conditions, making it an excellent choice for expecting individuals. Common conditions acupuncture can help with are:

  • Morning sickness

  • Back pain, sciatica, and joint discomfort

  • Digestive issues (heartburn, constipation)

  • Insomnia and sleep disturbances

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Depression or anxiety

  • High blood pressure

  • Varicose veins and leg swelling

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Breech position (best treated between 32-35 weeks)

  • Labor preparation (starting at 37 weeks) to encourage cervical ripening

  • Labor induction (under certain conditions)

Postpartum Acupuncture

Postpartum Acupuncture focuses on restoring balance, promoting healing, and addressing common postpartum challenges like fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and emotional health. Acupuncture during the postpartum period supports physical recovery, helps regulate mood, and ensures the body has the energy it needs to care for a newborn.

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