Women’s health and breathing
Hormones, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic floor work, and menopause can all change breathing mechanics. A high-chest pattern can work against pelvic floor and abdominal control. Breath-holding during lifting, feeding, or exercise is common and unhelpful.
Assessment looks at the breathing pattern together with posture and the tasks you actually do. Treatment is retraining the pattern so it supports, rather than fights, pelvic health and return to activity.
This is physiotherapy for breathing, not standalone obstetric or gynaecological care. Stay linked with your usual women’s health clinician.