Sanctus Bodywork Studio · Woodbridge, VA

Bodywork during pregnancy and postpartum

Pregnancy and the months after birth bring changing physical demands. Sitting, sleeping, carrying, and feeding can all affect which positions feel comfortable.

Carol offers individual bodywork appointments with attention to your circumstances and comfort.

An expectant parent resting a hand on their abdomen

Discuss your needs before scheduling

Tell Carol where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum recovery and what you would like to discuss. Share relevant guidance from your maternity or medical care team so suitability can be considered before the appointment.

Comfort guides the session

Positioning and the approach can be adapted to the individual. You can tell Carol when you need to change position, pause, or adjust the work.

The conversation may focus on the everyday physical demands you are experiencing, such as tension through the neck and shoulders or difficulty finding a comfortable position.

After birth

Postpartum circumstances vary. Your recovery, any birth-related procedures, and the demands of caring for a baby all matter when discussing an appointment.

Text Carol to ask when bodywork may be appropriate and what information she needs before scheduling.

Text Carol · What to expect at your first visit

Bodywork is not a substitute for maternity care, postpartum assessment, or pelvic health treatment.