Pregnancy & Birth Preparation

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• Pregnancy Related Problems

  • Pubic Symphysis Pain

    • ​Often felt as sharp, aching, or burning pain in the front of the pelvis—is a common issue during pregnancy as your body prepares for birth. Hormonal changes loosen the ligaments that support your pelvis, and the added weight and shifting posture can place extra stress on the joint where the two sides of the pelvis meet..

  • Incontinence​

    • ​As your baby grows, the added pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor muscles can make it harder to control leaks, especially when coughing, laughing, or exercising.

  • Pelvic Pain

    • ​Pelvic pain during pregnancy is common but can be deeply uncomfortable—showing up as aching, sharp, or pressure-like pain in the lower abdomen, groin, hips, or tailbone. As your body changes to support your growing baby, hormonal shifts and joint mobility can place added strain on the muscles and ligaments that stabilize your pelvis.

  • Low back pain

    • ​As your body changes to support your growing baby, it’s common to experience back or hip pain—especially in the lower back, tailbone, or outer hips. Hormonal changes, shifting posture, and the extra weight of pregnancy can all place added strain on your muscles and joints.

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • ​​Tingling, numbness, or pain in your hands and wrists during pregnancy can be signs of carpal tunnel syndrome—a common issue caused by fluid retention and swelling that put pressure on the nerves in the wrist. These symptoms can make everyday tasks uncomfortable and even disrupt sleep.

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• Spinning Babies©

  • Spinning Babies® is an approach to pregnancy and birth that focuses on balance, movement, and body awareness to help your baby find an optimal position for birth. Rather than “spinning” the baby directly, this method helps your body create space and alignment through gentle stretches, positions, and exercises that support the natural physiology of birth.  These techniques are gentle, safe, and tailored to your stage of pregnancy—helping you feel more connected, balanced, and confident as you prepare for birth.

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• Birth Preparation

  • As your body nears delivery, preparing the pelvis and surrounding muscles can make a meaningful difference in how labor progresses. At Transition Physical Therapy, we focus on optimizing the mobility and alignment of your hips, back, and pelvis to support your baby’s journey through each stage of birth. Using gentle, hands-on techniques and movement training, we work on positions that open the pelvic inlet and outlet at different phases of labor—helping create more space and ease for both you and your baby. Our goal is to help you enter birth feeling strong, informed, and confident in how to move and position your body for a smoother, more supported delivery experience.