PREGNANCY CARE · JERVIS BAY
Feel prepared for
pregnancy - not
surprised by it
Proactive physiotherapy care to help you move well, prepare for birth, and support your recovery — from your first trimester through to postnatal care.
WHY BALANCED
What proactive care gives you
Know what to focus on now, what to prepare for next and when to get support—from early pregnancy through postnatal recovery. Straightforward guidance, without the information overload.
CloseGet clinician-led guidance on movement, pelvic-floor health, birth preparation and recovery—so you can move through pregnancy knowing what you're doing and why, rather than guessing.
CloseMake sense of conflicting advice with personalised support—so you can understand your body and make informed choices about what lies ahead.
CloseYOUR CARE TIMELINE
Our care isn’t reactive
it’s structured
Pregnancy care is often introduced only after pain, leaking, weakness or uncertainty appears. We believe support should begin earlier - so you can understand your body, prepare for birth and move through pregnancy with a plan. Click through to read about care at each stage.
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
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
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
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
HOW WE CAN HELP
Ways we can support you
Whether you want to prepare for birth, move confidently through pregnancy or get support with pain and pelvic -floor symptoms, we’ll help you build a plan for your stage.
birth preparation
Individualised pelvic floor assessment, birth preparation education, perineal massage guidance — so you go into birth as prepared as possible.
Musculoskeletal & Pelvic FLOOR Health
Physiotherapy treatment for pelvic girdle pain, back pain, and pelvic floor symptoms — so discomfort doesn't define your pregnancy.
PRENATAL PILATES
Physiotherapist-designed prenatal Pilates to build strength, support your changing posture, and keep you moving well through every trimester.
Ready to feel supported
in your pregnancy?
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
ready for birth?
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FROM THE BLOG
Read more about
pregnancy care
Your questions, answered
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes — if you have extras cover that includes physiotherapy, you’ll be able to claim your appointments.