Question 1

Is prenatal physiotherapy safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for uncomplicated pregnancies. A DHA-licensed women's-health physiotherapist modifies positions and load by trimester and defers to your obstetrician on any medical decision.

Question 2

When in pregnancy should I start prenatal physio?

Accepted Answer

Any trimester is reasonable for uncomplicated pregnancies. Many women start around weeks 20 to 24, when ligament changes begin to show as back or pelvic pain.

Question 3

Can prenatal physiotherapy help with lower back or pelvic girdle pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Manual therapy, posture work and targeted strengthening are well-established for lumbo-pelvic pain in pregnancy, which affects around half of pregnant women.

Question 4

Can I do prenatal physiotherapy at home in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BestDOC sends a DHA-licensed women's-health physiotherapist to your address across Dubai. Sessions run around 60 minutes, with the same physio kept on your case.

Question 5

Will the same physiotherapist continue after I give birth?

Accepted Answer

Where the rota allows, yes. Continuity into postnatal recovery, diastasis check, pelvic floor return, sits with the same clinician.

Question 6

Are female physiotherapists available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gender-matched clinicians are available on request.

Question 7

When should I stop a session and call my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding, leaking fluid, severe headache, vision changes, reduced fetal movement, regular contractions before 37 weeks, or persistent dizziness. Stop the session and contact your obstetrician.