Physical therapy during pregnancy
For pregnant women who want to move more comfortably and get ready for birth and the months after.
We work with you and with your doctor or midwife. You learn to breathe, to move your pelvis and to look after your back while your body changes. A visit takes about an hour, is with one therapist, and you decide what we do.
This care is for you if…
Your low back, hip or pelvis bothers you when you walk or sleep
You want to learn to relax your pelvic floor before birth
You leak urine when you cough or sneeze
You want to know which exercises you can do at each stage
What we do
About an hour, alone with a physical therapist. This is what your plan can include.
- 01
Breathing and managing pressure in the abdomen
- 02
Exercises for the back, hips and pelvis
- 03
Positions and relaxation for birth
- 04
A home plan that fits your day
Good to know
How many visits
It depends on what we find in the exam, on your goals and on how far along you are. We talk it through at the first visit.
We bill your plan, or give you a written estimate if you pay yourself. We check your benefits before the first visit.
When to see your doctor first
Call your doctor or midwife first if you have bleeding, fluid leaking, contractions too early or you notice your baby moving less.
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or pain, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a fall with a head injury needs emergency care now. Call 911.
Who treats you
Your therapist is licensed to practice in Illinois.
License
Physical therapist license
IL License no. 000000 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
This license lets Deyanira Franco practice physical therapy in Illinois.
Languages
Spanish
Deyanira Franco sees patients in Spanish
English
Deyanira Franco sees patients in English
Questions about this care
Can I come if my doctor did not send me?
In Illinois, you can start without a referral. Your plan may still ask for one. If you are not sure, call or message us and we will check with you.
Can I come with my partner or a family member?
Yes, if you want. You can also come alone. You decide who is in the room.
Want to talk with us?
Message us on WhatsApp or book a visit. We answer in Spanish or English.