Balgownie Physiotherapy

Pregnancy and postnatal exercise in Illawarra, NSW

Balgownie Physiotherapy is a pregnancy and postnatal exercise professional in Illawarra, NSW. You can book directly. Many will ask you to see a pelvic health physiotherapist first after birth. It is one of 168 pregnancy and postnatal exercise professionals listed in New South Wales.

Contact and location

Who practises here

  • Pamela Mann MumSafe Certified Trainer

Areas of practice

  • Pre & Postnatal Certified
  • Safe Return to Exercise
  • MumSafe Certified

Services listed

  • Postnatal

What a pregnancy and postnatal exercise professional does

These are trainers with specific qualifications in exercising through pregnancy and after birth, working with the pelvic floor, abdominal separation and a gradual return to load.

During pregnancy to keep moving safely, and after birth to rebuild. There is no deadline on returning to exercise, and starting later does not mean starting worse.

Referrals, fees and Medicare

You can book directly. Many will ask you to see a pelvic health physiotherapist first after birth.

Paid privately. Some health funds contribute to supervised exercise through extras, and eligibility varies.

See what maternity care costs in Australia.

Common questions about Balgownie Physiotherapy

Does Balgownie Physiotherapy offer telehealth?

This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.

Do I need a referral to see a pregnancy and postnatal exercise professional in New South Wales?

You can book directly. Many will ask you to see a pelvic health physiotherapist first after birth.

Is Balgownie Physiotherapy taking new patients?

We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 02 4285 9220 is the quickest way to find out.

What if Balgownie Physiotherapy is not the right fit?

That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 168 pregnancy and postnatal exercise professionals in New South Wales, 5 of them in Illawarra, so there are other options nearby.

Questions worth asking

  • What qualifications do you hold for pregnancy and postnatal training?
  • Do you screen for pelvic floor symptoms and abdominal separation?
  • Can you work around what my body is doing right now?
  • Are sessions one to one or in a group, and are babies welcome?
  • What does it cost, and is there a minimum commitment?

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