{"id":5290,"date":"2026-02-03T17:06:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/?p=5290"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:06:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:06:40","slug":"pregnancy-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/pregnancy-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy pain: the benefits of osteopathy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-2sjq1o-ce998777404e06dac87e17a8e8647400 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2iwfqc-f618446ada2e503699d6e41aff422161 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4926 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1783-e1737108651607.jpeg\" alt=\"Pregnancy pain\" width=\"1280\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1783-e1737108651607.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1783-e1737108651607-300x149.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1783-e1737108651607-1030x510.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1783-e1737108651607-768x380.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1783-e1737108651607-705x349.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>Pregnancy pain: the benefits of osteopathy<\/h1>\n<p>Many women<b> consider pain during pregnancy to be normal, waiting and enduring the suffering <\/b>until the end of the pregnancy to feel relief.<\/p>\n<p><b>This is not correct;<\/b> in fact, in many cases, these issues <b>can be managed and relieved through an <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/osteopathy-lisbon\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Osteopathic<\/em><\/span><\/a><b> approach.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/#osteopathypregnancy\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Osteopathy and Pregnancy<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/#Cause\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The cause of pain during pregnancy<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Help\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How osteopathy helps<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/#Treatment\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">When to see an Osteopath<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/#Preparation\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Preparation for childbirth<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/#Postpartum\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Postpartum period<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/#Newborn\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The newborn<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='osteopathypregnancy'  class='avia-section av-2fgq10-ec75c01cfc3d7e73ddc92d9c989316cf main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-28hrb0-16b9c98c1028a9295383bfe57f392516 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4929 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1784-e1737109043699.jpeg\" alt=\"Pregnancy pain\" width=\"533\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1784-e1737109043699.jpeg 533w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1784-e1737109043699-300x162.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>OSTEOPATHY AND PREGNANCY<\/h2>\n<p>During pregnancy, the <b>mother&#8217;s body undergoes continuous changes<\/b> over a very short period due to the baby&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n<p>These changes are influenced by the growth of the fetus, which increases in size and weight over time.<\/p>\n<p><b>One of the most important hormones for a woman during pregnancy is Relaxin.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This allows the ligaments and tendons to soften and stretch, <b>helping the posture adapt to the baby\u2019s growth.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Generally, the human body has the<b> ability to adapt well to these changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>However, sometimes the body may have difficulty coping with these alterations, and the<b> excessive strain can overload the back, neck, and shoulders, consequently causing pain during pregnancy.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='cause'  class='avia-section av-259i4c-3613e073a7e8e5acedbe3cc06a5f8d74 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1x8g98-3a1ffa3be7a9a179267cf4412c3ab54d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The cause of pain during pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>The most frequent types of pregnancy pain are due to the baby&#8217;s increase in weight and volume, which causes <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/visceral-osteopathy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">visceral<\/span><\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/structural-osteopathy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">structural<\/span><\/em><\/a>, and hormonal changes in the mother.<\/p>\n<p><b>These changes alter the posture <\/b>and, consequently, the postural gravitational axis also shifts, <b>increasing the load on the spine.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The body\u2019s possibilities to adapt and find its new balance are manifold, but <b>sometimes the body cannot adapt to the change<\/b>, resulting in a compensation that can be very uncomfortable, lingering, and painful.<\/p>\n<p>By reducing the possible adaptations, both the mother and the baby can suffer from this loss of comfort.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pregnancy pain can be caused by anomalous positions that the fetus assumes to escape tension.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The goal of Osteopathy during pregnancy is to maintain or restore an efficient functional balance<\/b>, helping the woman\u2019s body adapt to the physical demands of pregnancy and minimizing the stress caused by the growing uterus and the baby&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n<p><b>Through specific treatments, Osteopathy revitalizes the tissues, making them more elastic, and maintains joint mobility<\/b>, particularly in the pelvis and the lumbar spine.<\/p>\n<p>Through these physiological treatments, a perfect state of health is promoted, creating a safe and comfortable environment for mother and child to grow together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='help'  class='avia-section av-1pckck-a4c87b50a92bd453156112eef30da9f4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1ib8r0-b27fcb9daa8e8f74fe17e0844e35e9c3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pregnancy pain &#8211; <\/span>How osteopathy helps<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-851\" src=\"http:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-5.jpg\" alt=\"dolori in gravidanza\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-5.jpg 780w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-5-705x397.jpg 705w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-5-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Pregnancy pain<\/b>, as previously mentioned, <b>is quite frequent<\/b>, and the most common dysfunctions that<b> can be treated Osteopathically<\/b> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Back pain, lower back pain (lumbago)<\/li>\n<li>Sciatica<\/li>\n<li>Neck pain (cervicalgia)<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder and upper back pain<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/hip-pain\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hip pain<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sacrum and coccyx pain<\/li>\n<li>Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) \/ Pubic pain during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Lymphatic circulation disorders, heavy legs<\/li>\n<li>Wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also other conditions that an Osteopath can address related to the visceral system, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Digestive issues and reflux<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath and breathing difficulties (diaphragm mobility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='treatment'  class='avia-section av-1dda44-d8d5c6becb9aafeae4a67bb291c96d5f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-18zt4s-913f8b1517ccea0c5dd10481f028547d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pregnancy pain \u2013 when to see an Osteopath?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-850\" src=\"http:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-11.jpg\" alt=\"dolori in gravidanza\" width=\"998\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-11.jpg 998w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-11-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-11-768x325.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-11-705x298.jpg 705w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pregnant-11-450x190.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>During the first months\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><b>Osteopathy<\/b> can provide relief as early as the<b> first trimester of pregnancy<\/b>, when nausea is frequent.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the Osteopath works by<b> balancing the innervations of the autonomic nervous system<\/b>, which are closely linked to the viscera that control nausea.<\/p>\n<p>The sensation of nausea is thus calmed. By applying <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/cranial-sacral-osteopathy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">craniosacral<\/span><\/em><\/a> techniques and <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/biodynamic-osteopathy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">biodynamic osteopathy<\/span><\/em><\/a>, it is possible to resolve a typical pregnancy issue without resorting to medication or special diets.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8230;and the final months<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the aforementioned pregnancy pain, <b>during the last months<\/b>, as the belly becomes more voluminous, it becomes harder to find the correct position to fall asleep.<\/p>\n<p>The<b> recommended sleeping position during pregnancy is on the left side<\/b>, with the legs bent and the left knee supported by a pillow.<\/p>\n<p>This is to avoid compressing the liver, an important organ that facilitates venous return.<\/p>\n<p>Osteopathy does not act directly on sleep problems, but if it can <b>restore the musculoskeletal structure and stabilize the associated innervations<\/b>, the mother-to-be will also regain her sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='preparation'  class='avia-section av-10zjtg-57a2347f1da9a8bb372c1bb1e52be9e5 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-yqlgs-1dfecaa5a13830f4282f46481ab73aa8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Preparation for childbirth \u2013 pregnancy pain<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4934\" src=\"http:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1786.webp\" alt=\"Dor na gravidez\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1786.webp 800w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1786-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1786-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_1786-705x441.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the founding principles of Osteopathy concerns the importance of movement; <b>good biomechanical function of the woman&#8217;s body<\/b>, and especially her pelvis, <b>has very positive consequences for the birthing process<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>During pregnancy, a healthy <b>pelvis increases its volume by up to 30%<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this natural increase, the necessary space is still considered tight, and any additional space will be useful.<\/p>\n<p>Traumas to the pelvis, coccyx, hip, or sacrum can restrict the bones&#8217; ability to separate and move during childbirth.<\/p>\n<p><b>Osteopathy is able to assess and treat potential restrictions in the pelvis and lumbar spine<\/b>, making the pelvic floor as elastic as possible, resulting in a less difficult delivery and reducing the use of episiotomies.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, as Osteopathy focuses on the nerve centers and the <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/cranial-sacral-osteopathy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">craniosacral<\/span><\/em><\/a> system, various tissue activities are stimulated or inhibited: this treatment favors a more comfortable delivery and supports muscular activity during labor.<\/p>\n<p>All treatments aim to make childbirth as natural as possible and avoid trauma for both the mother-to-be and the baby.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='postpartum'  class='avia-section av-ot6yc-805f2685e563dab1fa9544730a2f12ec main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jeljw-566367f41360c6f90612e6dd038443d7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Postpartum Period \u2013 pregnancy pain<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-855\" src=\"http:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/postpartum-perineal-pain-722x406.jpg\" alt=\"dolori in gravidanza\" width=\"623\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/postpartum-perineal-pain-722x406.jpg 623w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/postpartum-perineal-pain-722x406-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/postpartum-perineal-pain-722x406-450x215.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although childbirth is a natural process, it is physically demanding and can require great effort.<\/p>\n<p>The<b> position of the pelvis and the sacrum is easily altered during labor <\/b>due to the state of ligament relaxation caused by relaxin.<\/p>\n<p>This can not only create local, short-term pain in the lumbar region and pelvis but <b>can also have long-term implications for other parts of the body <\/b>due to the compensation of this imbalance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Postpartum pain is quite similar to pregnancy pain<\/b>, with the addition of discomfort related specifically to the act of giving birth, such as:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Back pain, lower back pain (lumbago)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pain in the symphysis pubis and pelvis<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/hip-pain\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hip pain<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sacrum and coccyx pain<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Incontinence<\/p>\n<p><b>And pain related to breastfeeding:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Neck pain (cervicalgia), headaches<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Shoulder and upper back pain<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome<\/p>\n<p>One of the most common issues to treat and resolve is<b> incontinence and pelvic floor pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It is necessary to train the perineal muscles and perform pelvic rehabilitation before or during pregnancy to reduce these problems that generally occur in the postpartum period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='newborn'  class='avia-section av-fkv7w-13f876b45145fdcd1b86e30c4f02e9e3 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5290'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-a6hj8-ceceb4e827c26091a4330592b700d4ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>The newborn<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/pediatric-osteopathy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Osteopathy for newborns<\/span><\/em><\/a> is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, many hospitals include an Osteopath in their neonatology teams because, thanks to their specialized skills, they can restore the child&#8217;s correct functionality whenever possible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Read the articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/pediatric-osteopathy\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>P<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">edia<\/span>tric osteopathy<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/osteopathy-during-pregnancy\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Osteopathy during pregnancy<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopatalisboa.pt\/en\/baby-flat-head-treatment\/\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How to treat flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) in newborns<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Osteopath Lisbon \u2013 Pediatric Osteopath<br \/>\nSebastian Guzzetti<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i>Article written by Sebastian Guzzetti<br \/>\nPediatric and adult Osteopath in Lisbon, with over 10 years of experience in Italy. 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