Before we meet, you'll complete a detailed questionnaire covering your pregnancy, symptoms, movement and exercise history, previous injuries or births, and how you're feeling about birth. 

This gives me a clear picture of your individual circumstances before our 75 minutes together, so we can make the best use of our time.

You'll also receive simple guidance on what to wear, how to position your camera and anything you'll need for the session.

Your 75-minute assessment takes place via video call, from the comfort of your own home. 

We'll talk through your questionnaire and I'll guide you through the movement and functional assessments that are most relevant to you. This may include simple movements such as squats and lunges, alongside looking at your breathing, core, pelvic floor connection and mobility.

Nothing needs to look perfect. I simply need to be able to see how your body naturally moves and responds.

Your session will also be recorded, so you'll have access to the recording afterwards.

Wear something comfortable that you can move freely in, but ideally avoid loose or baggy clothing as this can make it difficult for me to see how your body is moving. 

Leggings or fitted shorts with a fitted vest top or sports bra work really well.

During some breathing or core assessments, I may ask whether you're comfortable showing your bump, as this allows me to see your breathing mechanics, ribcage movement and core function more clearly.

This is always completely optional. If you don't feel comfortable, you absolutely don't have to.

You'll receive your personalised follow-up plan, including your individual priorities, what I recommend focusing on within AlignBirth and any additional exercises or recommendations specific to you. 

You'll then have two weeks of implementation support to ask questions, make adjustments and get support as you put everything into practice.

You'll also have access to the recording of your assessment to refer back to.

Assessment Clinic appointments are currently available on Tuesdays. 

Once you've joined AlignBirth Personalised or Ultimate 1:1 Support, you'll receive details to book your 75-minute appointment.

You can book your Assessment Clinic at any stage of pregnancy once you've joined AlignBirth. 

There doesn't need to be a problem before you book. Some women come earlier in pregnancy because they're experiencing symptoms or want guidance around their training, while others book later as their focus moves more towards preparing their body and mind for birth.

Your assessment will be tailored to where you are in your pregnancy and what you need at that point.

No. The Assessment Clinic isn't only for women experiencing pain or pelvic floor symptoms. 

You may be feeling physically well but want individual guidance around your movement or training, a better understanding of how your body is functioning, more personalised preparation for birth, or simply reassurance that you're focusing on the right things for you.

Yes. Your assessment considers how you're feeling about birth as well as how your body is functioning. 

If you're experiencing fear or anxiety, or have had a difficult previous birth, we'll explore what may help you feel more supported and identify the areas within AlignBirth that will be most valuable for your physical and emotional preparation.

The Assessment Clinic isn't psychological or trauma therapy, and where additional specialist support would be beneficial, I'll always encourage you to seek it.

From experience, an assessment alone isn't enough. 

The Assessment Clinic helps us identify your individual priorities, but you also need the education, movement and birth preparation to put those recommendations into practice.

That's why every Assessment Clinic is provided alongside the complete AlignBirth Prenatal Programme, through AlignBirth Personalised or Ultimate 1:1 Support.

You won't leave with a list of recommendations and wonder what to do next — you'll have the tools, programme and support to put them into practice.

The AlignBirth Prenatal Programme is the complete foundation of your support. 

It's an on-demand programme designed to help you support your body through pregnancy, prepare physically and emotionally for birth, and lay the foundations for recovery.

You'll work through education and guided movement covering your pelvis, core, pelvic floor, breathing and nervous system, before bringing those systems together as you prepare your body and mind for birth.

With AlignBirth Personalised, you'll receive the complete Prenatal Programme alongside your Assessment Clinic, so your individual recommendations can be put into practice within a comprehensive approach.

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