We care for women from preconception to postnatal recovery, using a blend of cranial and structural osteopathy to ease pain, align the body, and support both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Pregnancy is one of lifeâs most exciting journeys â but it can also be physically demanding. As your body adapts to support your growing baby, changes in posture, weight distribution, and hormones can create new strains and discomforts.
At Meadowside Osteopathy in Farnham, we love supporting women through pregnancy and into early motherhood â because we know just how much osteopathy can help.Â
Our, safe treatments relieve tension, improve mobility, and restore balance to help you feel more comfortable throughout every stage of pregnancy and beyond.
We care for women from preconception to postnatal recovery, using a blend of cranial and structural osteopathy to ease pain, align the body, and support both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Osteopathy can safely support your body during all stages of a healthy pregnancy. Common concerns we treat include:
Hormonal changes soften the bodyâs connective tissues, making joints more mobile and sometimes less stable. Osteopathic treatment helps align and balance the pelvis, spine, and rib cage â improving comfort, circulation, and mobility.
Preparing your body for pregnancy is just as important as the pregnancy itself. Osteopathy can help create the best possible foundation by:
After giving birth, your body needs time and support to recover. Hormones, feeding posture, and lifting your baby can all contribute to new strains. Osteopathy helps by:
We recommend all new mums have a gentle postnatal check-up â even if youâre not in pain â to help your body adapt and settle after delivery.
Weâre proud to share that Meadowside Osteopathyâs Clinical Director, Orit Huntley, Women’s health osteopath Emily Green and Shania Thompson are officially Recognised Practitioners with the Pelvic Partnership charity â a UK-wide organisation dedicated to helping women with pregnancy-related pelvic pain.
The Pelvic Partnership provides education and guidance to both women and healthcare professionals about best practice in treating and managing pelvic girdle pain (PGP). The charityâs core message is that PGP is treatable â women should never feel they simply have to âput up with it.â
As part of this network, Meadowside Osteopathy helps women access the right treatment sooner â improving comfort, confidence, and mobility throughout pregnancy and beyond. We are honoured to be associated with this trusted organisation and proud to offer specialist osteopathic care for pelvic girdle pain in Farnham and the wider Surrey area.
Being recognised by the Pelvic Partnership means our practitioners have demonstrated:
Our osteopaths in Farnham use gentle cranial and structural techniques to help your body adapt comfortably, ease pain, and restore balance through every stage of pregnancy and motherhood.
Weâre passionate about helping women feel comfortable, confident, and cared for throughout pregnancy and early motherhood.
Yes. Osteopathic treatment is very gentle and safe at all stages of a healthy pregnancy. Techniques are adapted to your trimester and comfort level.
You can begin treatment at any time â from early pregnancy through to the final weeks. Many women visit us in the first trimester to stay comfortable as their body begins to change.
Absolutely. Pelvic and lower back pain are among the most common pregnancy complaints. Osteopathy helps by improving alignment, releasing tight muscles, and reducing strain on the pelvis and spine.
Loose, comfortable clothing is best. Treatment can be performed fully clothed, and weâll ensure youâre supported and comfortable throughout the session.
We recommend a gentle check-up around 2â6 weeks after delivery, or sooner if youâre experiencing pain. Treatment can support recovery, improve comfort, and help your body adapt to postnatal changes.
Yes. Osteopathy can help improve tissue mobility, reduce tension around the scar, and restore pelvic and spinal balance after a Caesarean section.
Yes â cranial osteopathy is especially useful for calming the nervous system, improving sleep, and helping the body settle after birth. We often integrate cranial work with structural techniques for best results.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Pregnancy is a happy and exciting time, but can also be very tough on your body.
Weâre always excited to see mums and bumps come to our clinic â partly because we know we can really help them feel better; and partly because we think baby bumps are just magic!
Osteopathy treatments for many pregnancy-related conditions are safe, effective and pleasant, and we can treat during all stages of pregnancy.
Osteopathy can help during all stages of a healthy pregnancy. Common conditions we can help with are low back pain, neck pain and muscle tension, sciatic symptoms, SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction), Pelvic Girdle Pain, foot and ankle pain, rib pains, breathing discomfort and indigestion.
With a developing pregnancy, your posture and weight distribution are continually adapting. Hormones soften all body tissues including the skin, muscles, ligaments and tendons to help your body adapt to the growing baby, and to prepare for birth.
Our bodies can be described as very sophisticated machines, with all parts working together in harmony to support our endeavours â and so during pregnancy, all your joints including the spine, pelvis, limbs, hands and feet need to be working together efficiently to support the additional weight and pressures from your growing bundle of joyâĻ
Aches and pains may start at any stage of pregnancy, depending on previous pregnancies or injuries, as well as daily activities or work-related posture.
We can help reduce pain and fatigue by releasing strains, aligning the pelvis, spine, rib cage and the overall body so all joints are functioning effectively. We can also help to calm and harmonise the nervous system, using the subtle yet powerful techniques of Cranial Osteopathy.
Nearer to delivery, your baby will have less space to move around. Osteopathic treatment to the pelvis, sacrum and coccyx can help get your body aligned, which will help the baby get in the optimum position for delivery, so he or she can easily descend through the birth canal.
We are delighted to share that our practice director, Orit Huntley, and Emily Green have officially been acknowledged as a Recognised Practitioner for Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) with the Pelvic Partnership charity.
The Pelvic Partnership offers information and support to women and healthcare professionals regarding best practices for the treatment and management of pregnancy-related pelvic-girdle pain.
Their mission is to empower women to access the right treatment for their needs, so they can be more comfortable throughout their pregnancy, rather than putting up with the pain.
We are honoured to be associated with this wonderful organisation, and we look forward to helping you on your journey to a positive pregnancy.
To help your body get ready for pregnancy, osteopathy can help realign and rebalance the pelvis, spine and overall posture, thereby preparing the body as well as it can for the magic to happenâĻ We can also advise on physical activity, lifestyle and nutrition, to help optimise the conditions for conception. The rest is then down to nature!
After birth, your body has to readapt very quickly, with recovery from the birth (and additional healing if youâve had a Caesarian section) as well as the new changes with breastfeeding and looking after your baby.
Hormones are still very involved for many months and so different stresses and strains may develop from lifting and feeding your baby. At this stage, we can help by supporting your bodyâs recovery, and rebalancing the nervous and hormonal systems, using Cranial Osteopathy, to improve sleep and help you through the demanding first few months of babyâs life.
We would recommend all new mums to come in for a check up, even if theyâre not experiencing pain.
Fees may be covered by your private insurance provider.
Aviva, Cigna, Simply Health, Vitality, WPA, BUPAÂ and AXA PPP may cover your sessions with us, but this depends on your individual policy, so be sure to always check with your insurer before contacting us.
We kindly ask you directly pay for your appointment and claim your payment back from your insurance provider. Please get in touch with your provider prior to your appointment, to confirm you are covered and check what documentation is needed to process your claim.
We are happy to provide a detailed invoice to assist with your claim.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like any further assistance with claiming Osteopathy on your insurance.
