PHYSIOTHERAPY My New Body
Pregnancy involves so many changes to a woman, both physiological and
emotional. Everyone expects pregnancy to bring about an expanding
waistline but many are surprised by the myriad of other changes to their
body. Physical changes are good in that they help care for and nurture the
growing foetus. That doesn’t of course mean that there aren’t some
things you can do to reduce symptoms or pain. Physiological Change Reason What can I do
Fatigue (esp 1st and 3rd Increasing progesterone levels
Increase in number of glands that produce
Increase in resting HR Cardiovascular System
from approx 70 bpm to Heart works harder to pump blood to
Increased size of uterus interferes with
normal return of blood from legs and pelvic Rest frequently
Renal System
Activity of kidneys increase when lying down
Increased breathing rate Respiratory System
Increased progesterone levels tell brain to
Digestive System
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PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiological Change Reason What can I do
Joints and ligaments in pelvis loosen and
Postnatally
A woman’s body undergoes tremendous changes during pregnancy. As soon as the baby is out
of womb, the body begins its physical healing process, so as to restore its pre-pregnancy state.
The uterus, which contains four-and-half litres of water during pregnancy, begins to reduce in size
almost immediately after delivery. In about six weeks time, the uterus reverts close to the pre-
pregnancy weight of about 50g from a weight of 1000g. The lining within the uterus crumbles and
is drained away as Lochia. This is the blood that is lost over a few weeks after delivery. Important
organs like the heart, lung and circulatory system that were burdened during pregnancy get back
to functioning normally. The vagina slowly returns to its former shape. Postnatal Care For Mother
Wounds to the uterus, perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) and vagina heal rapidly.
Exercising the vagina will help it regain its original shape quickly. After delivering the child, the
levels of the hormone progesterone are restored to normal. Hence, a number of problems related
to pregnancy disappear on their own. Heartburns vanish, varicose veins get better and
constipation is reduced. Piles take a longer time to get better. During pregnancy, hormones soften
the joints of the pelvis and spine, and these take time to return to normal. You can have trouble
with your back for many months after delivery, so one should avoid lifting and carrying things that
are very heavy. The stomach muscles that have been stretched to twice their length, regain their
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