OMT and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of remarkable change—and sometimes, physical discomfort. As your body adapts to support your growing baby, the spine, pelvis, and supporting tissues must continually adjust. At Central Maine Osteopathic Manual Medicine, Dr. Jessica Poulin offers gentle Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to help ease these changes, relieve pain, and support a healthy, balanced pregnancy.
How OMT Supports Pregnancy
OMT uses light, hands-on techniques to improve motion, alignment, and circulation. These treatments help your body function at its best throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery.
Common reasons expectant mothers seek OMT include:
- Low back, hip, or pelvic pain
- Sciatica or leg discomfort
- Neck and upper-back tension
- Rib or breathing restrictions
- Headaches or jaw pain
- Swelling or a sense of imbalance
Benefits of OMT During Pregnancy
- Helps reduce musculoskeletal pain and strain
- Improves posture and mobility as the body changes
- Supports optimal pelvic alignment for labor and delivery
- Encourages relaxation and overall well-being
- Promotes faster postpartum recovery
Safety and Approach
OMT is safe throughout all stages of pregnancy when performed by a board-certified osteopathic physician trained in prenatal care. Dr. Poulin uses gentle, positional, and indirect techniques—never forceful thrusts—tailored to your body’s needs at each stage.
What to Expect
Appointments are comfortable and adapted for each trimester. You’ll be positioned safely with supportive pillows while Dr. Poulin evaluates areas of tension and gently restores balance. Most women feel immediate relief and greater ease of movement after treatment.
Our goal: to help you experience a more comfortable pregnancy, a smoother delivery, and a faster recovery—naturally.
Ready to schedule your first visit?
Call us at 207-783-7222