Pregnancy & Postpartum Rehabilitation

The Pregnancy / Postpartum Rehabilitation Program at Griffin Hospital is designed to address physical pregnancy and postpartum issues.

Pregnancy Rehabilitation

The pregnancy program is for individuals with:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Weakness
• Pelvic floor issues (incontinence, pain)

Postpartum Rehabilitation

The postpartum program is for individuals with:

• Pain
• Weakness
• Pelvic floor issues (incontinence, pain)
• Diastasis recti recovery
• Clogged milk ducts (or clogged lactation sinuses)

What to Expect During Your Appointment

A trained physical therapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation and develop and individualized treatment program for each patient and their diagnosis including:

• Home program
• Therapeutic exercise
• Postural / positional training
• Maternal support fitting
• Relaxation
• Breathing techniques
• Manual therapy
• Use of modalities such as ultrasound, thermotherapy or cryotherapy