Outpatient Locations

Obstetric PT Services

Locations

Duke Clinic 1E, on Trent drive off of Erwin Road

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital, on Erwin Road

Duke Health Center at Patterson Place

Duke Obstetrics Clinic at the Duke Women‘s Health Association

In Chapel Hill at 1512 East Franklin Street (Wednesday mornings only)

Hours are 8-4:30, Monday through Friday except where otherwise noted.

Phone: (919) 684-2445 or (919) 684-0873

Overview of Services

Duke Physical Therapy has specialists equipped to assist in all of your musculoskeletal needs during pregnancy and after the arrival of your child. We look forward to working with you and your physician with the common goal of ensuring a healthy, active, and comfortable pregnancy!

Physical Changes Associated With Pregnancy:

Pregnancy, childbirth, and child care are all happenings that result in important physical changes and new stresses on a woman’s body.

For example, increases in blood volume can cause swelling while hormonal changes can contribute to foot and back pain. Incontinence can be the result of stress to the pelvic floor during labor and delivery. Musculoskeletal issues can become a greater problem as new baby care introduces stressors into the new mother’s routine.

Effective and safe interventions are available through Duke University Hospital to both prevent and treat these issues.

At Duke, we provide a number of Women’s Health Services to treat the following:

Incontinence
Pelvic Pain
Back and Neck Pain
Sacroiliac Pain
Headaches
Leg and Foot Pain
Hand and Wrist Numbness or Swelling

After a thorough musculoskeletal examination, your physical therapist may recommend and provide some of the following interventions:

Therapy Ball Exercises
Massage
Aquatic Therapy
Muscle Energy Techniques
Pelvic Floor Strengthening
Stabilization Exercises
Education Regarding Positioning and Body Mechanics

Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy

Services are also available for pregnant women who have not experienced any musculoskeletal complaints. Intervention for women with problem-free pregnancies include:

Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Prescription
Musculoskeletal Screens
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Education Regarding Positioning and Body Mechanics

Appointments

Obstetric Physical Therapy Services require a physician’s referral and approval by your insurance carrier. Appointments can be made by calling (919) 684-2445 between the hours of 8 AM-5 PM, Monday through Friday