Becoming a mum is a miracle.
A beautiful, messy, body-bending miracle.
Between the hormonal hurricanes, the backaches, and the “I-think-my-hips-are-screaming” kind of mornings, your body is doing a lot.
Luckily, osteopathic practicioner has your back. And your pelvis. And your perineum. And your spine. Lucile Delorme, located in Vancouver and master of gentle hands and warm smiles, explains how her holistic osteopathy helps mums feel more like themselves — one vertebra at a time.
Before Baby: Supporting Pregnancy With a Holistic Approach
Because growing a human is no small feat
During pregnancy, your body transforms. Organs shift, your pelvis widens, your abdominal muscles stretch (hello, diastasis recti), and your spine curves to keep everything upright — even when you feel like tipping over like a Jenga tower.
Meanwhile, your hormones (especially relaxin) soften your joints and ligaments to prepare for birth. Great in theory, but in reality? It can trigger:
- Pelvic pain
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck and shoulder tension
What osteopathy does during pregnancy
Lucile uses gentle manipulations, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy to:
- Improve mobility and posture
- Reduce tension on ligaments and fascia
- Relieve pressure on the sacrum and coccyx
- Support hormonal balance and digestive comfort
“Before I saw Lucile, I couldn’t sit without wincing. After two sessions, I could sit, stretch, and even laugh without feeling like my pelvis might detach.”
— Clara, future mum & belly queen, 35 weeks
After Baby: The Art of Postpartum Recovery
New baby, new body, new pains
Once baby arrives (yay!), the real fun begins. Your uterus shrinks, your pelvic floor is recovering from either an Olympic-level workout or a surgical extraction (hello, C-section), and sleep is just a distant memory.
Add to that:
- Urinary leakage
- Headaches from night feeds
- Fatigue that rivals exam week
- Postural imbalance from baby-wearing
- Breastfeeding discomfort (from hunched shoulders)
Why postpartum mums need osteopathy more than ever
Postpartum recovery is not just about waiting it out. It’s about being supported. Lucile’s sessions are built around rebalancing techniques, visceral manipulation, and manual therapy to:
- Reconnect your abdominal muscles and address diastasis recti
- Promote perineal healing and pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Ease neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Restore mobility and confidence
“It’s like Lucile knew where my body was holding tension I didn’t even know I had. Her touch is so gentle — yet I walked out of the clinic taller, lighter, and able to sneeze without fear.”
— Emma, mum of 2, hero of bedtime routines
What Happens During a Session?
Lucile’s approach isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. Each session is unique. After all, no two pregnancies — or babies — are the same.
Here’s what you can expect:
Initial consultation:
- In-depth questions about your pregnancy, birth, and current symptoms
- Assessment of posture, alignment, pelvic floor, and abdominal muscles
- A few laughs (possibly about poop or nipples — it’s a safe space)
Treatment:
- Soft-touch, precise manual therapy
- Gentle myofascial and craniosacral techniques
- Visceral manipulation (yes, it’s a thing — and it feels amazing)
“I don’t crack bones. I listen to the body and help it do what it’s already trying to do — heal itself. Gently. Kindly. With care.”
— Lucile Delorme
Why Choose Osteopathy Over Google?
Sure, you could Google “why does my pelvis feel like it’s splitting in half?” and land on a rabbit hole of alarming forum posts. Or, you could let an experienced professional assess the joints, ligaments, and hormonal aftermath of birth with actual training and, you know, a table.
Three reasons why osteopathy (especially Lucile’s) beats late-night Googling:
- It addresses root causes, not just symptoms
- It supports the body and mind — because healing is emotional too
- It’s safe, gentle, and non-invasive (Lucile’s golden rule)
For more on postpartum body changes, see Mayo Clinic’s postpartum recovery guide.
Lucile’s Magic: The Gentle Holistic Touch
Lucile doesn’t just treat symptoms — she treats you. Her holistic approach takes into account your emotional state, your birth experience, your energy levels, and even your relationship with your own body.
This is care, not correction.
- You’ll leave feeling:Aligned (not like a crooked IKEA chair)
- Grounded (even if your kid has exploded peas across the ceiling)
- Supported (in body, mind, and boobs)
Want to know more about the science behind osteopathy during motherhood? Check out OsteopathyBC for validated sources and treatment benefits.
Ready to Book? Here’s Why You Deserve It
Being a mum is hard. You carry the world (and a diaper bag heavier than a kettlebell). You give, hold, feed, love — all day, every day. You deserve to feel whole in your own body again.
Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or six months into motherhood and still peeing a little when you laugh — Lucile’s here for you.
And she has follow-up sessions to guide you at each stage, with compassion, precision, and a good sense of humour.
Before & After with Lucile Delorme
“Before: I was sore, exhausted, and slightly terrified of sneezing.
After: I feel supported, pain-free, and honestly... a little taller. My body works again.”
— Lucile’s client testimonial
In Their Own Words
“I didn’t think osteopathy could help. I thought it was just gentle touchy stuff. Turns out, gentle is powerful. Lucile helped me stand tall again — and sit without wincing.”
— Jess, new mum & snack supplier to a 4-month-old
“I was skeptical, but Lucile made me laugh while aligning my sacrum. I didn't even know I had a sacrum before pregnancy.”
— Elodie, 28 weeks pregnant, warrior of swollen feet
Your Next Step
Let your body feel supported — not just by stretchy leggings and caffeine, but by real, hands-on care. Book your prenatal or postpartum session with Lucile Delorme today. Your pelvis, perineum, and sanity will thank you.
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