PREGNANCY CARE · JERVIS BAY

Pregnancy care

that grows   

with you.

Get the expert guidance and evidence-based support you need to move with confidence, prepare for birth, and set yourself up well for recovery — from your first trimester through to postnatal care.

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WHY BALANCED

What to expect

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A clear plan, every trimester

Cut through the information overload with our clinician-led pregnancy care — a trimester-by-trimester plan covering pelvic floor assessment, symptom management and birth preparation, so you can go into birth feeling fully prepared.

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Expert care you can count on

We give you the clinician-led guidance and an individualised plan that means you're not just hoping for the best — you're informed, prepared and supported at every stage.

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From uncertain to confident

From overwhelmed to informed, uncertain to confident — we give you the clarity and support to feel genuinely at ease in your pregnancy, not just getting through it.

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HOW WE CAN HELP

Ways we can support you

Whether you're managing symptoms, looking into preparing for birth, or wanting to move well — we can help.

birth preparation

Individualised pelvic floor assessment, birth preparation education, perineal massage guidance — so you go into birth as prepared as possible.

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Musculoskeletal & Pelvic FLOOR Health

Physiotherapy treatment for pelvic girdle pain, back pain, and pelvic floor symptoms — so discomfort doesn't define your pregnancy.

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PRENATAL PILATES

Physiotherapist-designed prenatal Pilates to build strength, support your changing posture, and keep you moving well through every trimester.

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YOUR CARE TIMELINE

Care that moves with

your pregnancy

Our care isn't reactive — it's structured. Here's what support looks like at each stage. 

01

First Trimester · 0–12 wks

Early support & education

  • Initial physiotherapy assessment for body aches, pains or pelvic floor symptoms
  • General or prenatal Pilates classes (if cleared), or Remedial Pilates for more complex needs
  • Guidance on bladder and bowel health and early pregnancy postural changes
  • Safe exercise advice for your stage of pregnancy
02

Second Trimester · 13–27 wks

Pelvic floor assessment

  • Entry into prenatal Pilates — building core and pelvic floor strength, supporting posture and reducing discomfort
  • From 20 weeks: one-on-one pelvic floor assessment covering coordination, relaxation, strength and birth injury risk factors
  • Individual physiotherapy for pelvic girdle pain, back pain or abdominal separation
  • Remedial Pilates for women with more complex needs
03

Third Trimester · 28–40+ wks

Birth preparation

  • Continued prenatal Pilates — modified to manage pelvic pressure, maintain strength and support comfort
  • 32 weeks: birth preparation appointment covering perineal massage, pushing strategies and pelvic floor relaxation
  • Ongoing physiotherapy for pain, pelvic floor symptoms or general comfort in late pregnancy
  • Remedial Pilates for women with more complex needs
04

Postnatal · 0–12+ wks

Recovery & return

  • 2 weeks: telehealth check-in to review your recovery and any early concerns
  • 6 weeks: in-person assessment covering pelvic floor, abdominal wall, scar management and return-to-exercise planning
  • 6+ weeks: entry into postnatal Pilates — rebuilding strength, supporting pelvic floor recovery and returning to functional movement

Ready to feel supported

in your pregnancy?

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Find out how your pelvic floor is working — before birth.
Our free quiz takes about three minutes and gives you a useful snapshot of how your pelvic floor might be functioning — with a focus on its ability to relax, coordinate and lengthen. All important skills for labour and delivery.

Is your pelvic floor

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FROM THE BLOG

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pregnancy care

Your questions, answered

  • No referral is needed. You can book directly with our physiotherapists for pregnancy care — whether you’re in your first trimester or nearing your due date.

  • Yes, absolutely — when it’s guided and adapted to your stage of pregnancy. Our pre-natal Pilates classes and individual programs are designed to keep you strong and safe, with modifications as needed throughout each trimester.

  • Yes — we welcome pregnant clients in our pre-natal Pilates classes and Clinical Pilates classes, provided we’ve assessed you first to ensure the program is right for your needs. We also offer 1:1 sessions for more specific guidance.

  • Yes, we offer a full postnatal check and ongoing support for recovery, return to exercise, and pelvic floor care after birth. You don’t need to wait until your six-week check to get started — we’re here whenever you’re ready.

  • Yes — if you have extras cover that includes physiotherapy, you’ll be able to claim your appointments.