What Aches in Pregnancy Tell You

We all know that pregnancy can produce some aches and pains in the body, but what are they really telling us and how might they impact birth?

In today’s podcast Lynn talks with Gabrielle Brennan, a midwife and body worker in Australia, who shares what pains and aches are telling you and your client about your client’s pregnant body.

Pain during pregnancy is not normal. It may be common, but when there is pain or discomfort in the pregnant body, it means that something is unstable or imbalanced and needs to be addressed. Often, aches and pains are due to the baby’s lack of space in the body. The baby will maneuver into a creative position to avoid tight or tense areas in the body which can often be uncomfortable for mom.

By working with the body to create space and get the baby into a good position, you are helping set your client up for a smoother birth. It will be easier for your client’s body to perform its job during labor and birth when there are fewer restrictions and when there is better alignment, and you will also help the baby have an easier time getting into the birth canal. 

Listen in for the details on what to address and look for when your pregnant clients come in complaining of different aches and pains. Gabrielle will give you some great tools for addressing the round ligament which is extremely important for helping the baby get into a better position.

Gabrielle Brennan will be joining us for the 2025 Birth Healing Summit! She will be talking about the importance of troubleshooting early labor. Join the Institute for Birth Healing mailing list for more details about the upcoming Birth Healing Summit taking place April 7 - 18, 2025.

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ABOUT TODAY’S SPEAKER

Gabrielle Brennan is a nurse/midwife and personal trainer who provides bodywork and techniques to encourage optimal fetal positioning for labor. She is dedicated to getting pregnant people out of pain and attuned with their body to create an optimal birth. For more information, check out her website at: https://glorrilabourbodywork.com.au/about

Visit Institute for Birth Healing to learn more about how to care for the pregnant and postpartum body: CLICK HERE