Pre & Post Pregnancy Podiatry
Supporting your feet and lower limbs through the physical changes of pregnancy and helping you recover safely afterwards.
Pregnancy places significant demands on your body, and your feet and lower limbs are no exception. Increased body weight, hormonal changes and shifting posture all affect how your feet function. Many women experience foot pain, swelling or instability during pregnancy that they have never dealt with before.
Our podiatrists help women manage these changes during pregnancy and retrain their movement patterns after birth. Whether you need relief from prenatal foot pain or a safe plan to return to exercise postnatally, we provide practical, evidence-based care.
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Prenatal Foot Care
During pregnancy, your feet cope with increased pressures, decreased stability and hormonal changes that affect joint laxity. Understanding these changes and taking simple steps to manage them can make a real difference to your comfort.
How Pregnancy Affects Your Feet
As your body weight increases and your centre of gravity shifts, the load through your feet changes. Hormones such as relaxin loosen ligaments throughout the body, including in the feet, which can lead to arch collapse, increased foot size and reduced stability.
Common Prenatal Foot Problems
Swollen feet and ankles, arch pain, heel pain, and general foot fatigue are common during pregnancy. Some women also experience cramping in the calves and feet, particularly in the later stages.
Practical Tips for Managing Foot Pain
Avoid prolonged standing where possible. Massage your feet regularly and raise your legs when resting. Wear supportive, well-fitting footwear and avoid thongs and high heels. A tailored stretching program can also help manage tightness and discomfort.
How We Help During Pregnancy
We can assist with soft supportive insoles to ease arch and heel pain, lower limb massage to reduce tightness and swelling, and safe strengthening exercises appropriate for each stage of pregnancy. All treatment is adapted to your comfort and trimester.
Postnatal Recovery
After birth, your body does not simply return to its pre-pregnancy state. Hormonal effects on your ligaments persist for months, and the disconnect between your body and its normal movement patterns can take time to resolve.
Why Choose MSP?
We combine clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach to get you back on your feet.
Book Your AppointmentSports-Focused
Decades of combined experience treating foot, ankle, and movement concerns.
Evidence-Based Plan
Every plan is guided by proven research and tailored to your lifestyle.
Preventive Approach
We focus on identifying risks early to keep you moving comfortably.
Convenient Clinic Locations
Easily accessible clinics in Brighton, Richmond, and South Melbourne.
Collaborative Care
We work with your GP, physio, or coach for consistent recovery support.
Easy HICAPS Claims
Simple, instant health-fund claiming at every appointment.
Safe Return to Exercise
Getting back to exercise after pregnancy requires a graduated approach. Returning too quickly or without addressing underlying weaknesses can lead to injury, pain and setbacks.
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Three convenient locations across Melbourne. Choose the clinic closest to you.
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