Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
in Inner West of Sydney
Embrace.
It’s a different experience.
Congratulations Mama for getting here. It can be quite the journey.
At Papaya, we are committed to providing comprehensive and integrative care to take care of you from first trimester through to 6 months postpartum.
With that in mind, we created our Embrace Program which is a well rounded and holistic approach to pregnancy care, designed by women’s health physiotherapists, midwives, and naturopaths to tackle all aspects of health.
You can engage our care at any stage of your gestation. We understand life is busy, every pregnancy is different. Embrace is a structured way to guide your appointment bookings, to have an empowered and informed birth. It’s created to provide the care and accountability needed for most mums we see. It is also flexible and you can enter or exit when you need.
We treat each relationship like a partnership. When you partner with us, our whole team is there for you from first trimester till birth and beyond. Your musculoskeletal, pelvic floor, nutritional health are taken care of, and we work closely with your midwife, GP, and Obstetrician to be part of your care team in this beautiful time.
Our Approach
Our Care Protocol
A video by Winnie Wu, our Founder and Women’s Health Physiotherapist, explaining the components our Program in detail.
Please click to open our Program Protocol down below and watch the video for a full understanding of our model of care.
Bonus - Papaya Mama Planner
To accompany our Embrace Program, our team created the Mama Planner and it’s free to download.
Inside it detailed all the appointments we recommend at each trimester, from physiotherapy, to midwifery and obstetrics to naturopathy and doulas.
This is to ensure all women are make informed choices design their journey to health in this beautiful time.
Our physios help expectant mothers with these common symptoms…
Pelvic girdle pain
Pubic symphysis pain
Lower back pain
Urinary incontinence
Increased pelvic tension
Pain with intercourse
Constipation and straining
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Our Naturopaths and Chinese Medicine Doctor help with these common symptoms…
Energy deficiency and fatigue
Poor circulation
Gut health
Postpartum depletion
Constipation and Bowel dysfunctions
Birth stimulation
Lactation nourishment
Hormonal imbalance
Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists, Naturopaths and TCM work as a team to ensure you are getting what you need, and feel empowered throughout your time with us.
Over 500 women have been through our Embrace Pregnancy and Postpartum care in our sister clinic in Leichhardt.
We are thrilled to bring this level of support to our Newtown community.
What to expect when you book a consultation?
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Getting to know you
During your initial session, we will truly understand your unique story and concerns. We take time to delve into various aspects, such as obstetric history, sexual background, physical activity and musculoskeletal health and pelvic floor function.
We understand these questions are of a personal nature. Every piece of information you provide is crucial for us to provide the best possible treatment and support.
2
Pelvic Floor and
Functional Assessment
To accurately assess your pelvic floor function, we may conduct an internal vaginal examination.
During this examination, we carefully evaluate pelvic floor tonicity, activation of superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles, strength, touch sensitivity, and assess for any prolapse symptoms. Your comfort and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout this process.
We might also use diagnostic ultrasound during the session.
3
Peace of Mind
Following the assessment, we will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your condition and develop a personalised treatment plan to manage your symptoms.
Have peace of mind that we follow a structured approach (Embrace Guideline) to care, and will do everything we can to ensure you have a smooth and joyful pregnancy.
Book an appointment
For all new mamas, please book an Initial Physiotherapy Appointment with our Women’s Health Physio so we can start creating a healthcare treatment plan to help you kickstart your health journey.
Any questions, please see our FAQ page!