THE MERN MATERNAL METHOD

At MERN, our whole team works with the same shared approach—
the MERN Maternal Method.

Built from years of working closely with women through pregnancy and postpartum.

Not generic care.
Not one-size-fits-all.

But care that is:

• Thought through
• Tailored to your body
• Adapted to your stage

So no matter who you see, you’re supported by a team that understands.

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ESSENTIAL CARE FOR YOUR BODY

Gentle, hands-on care designed to support your body as it changes.

We help you:

• Ease tension and discomfort
• Improve movement and comfort
• Support pelvic balance
• Help your body adapt
• Reduce strain on your spine and nervous system

No cookie-cutter care. Just support that fits you.

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OUR STORY

MERN Maternal Care has been shaped through years of working closely with women during pregnancy and postpartum.

For Dr Laura Nuttall (Chiropractor), that journey began over 15 years ago,
in one of the first clinics she worked in, a chiropractic pregnancy and postpartum research clinic.

It was there she saw the difference the right support can make.

Women moved more easily.
Felt more comfortable.
And coped better with the physical demands of this stage of life.

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That experience stayed.

And over time, through continued hands-on work with pregnant and postnatal women, it developed into what we now use across the whole team—

the MERN Maternal Method.

A shared approach focused on how your body is changing,
and what it needs at each stage.

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When something doesn’t feel right, you want more than general advice, you want the right approach.

This isn’t physiotherapy.
It’s not massage.

And it’s not generic, one-size-fits-all care.

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It’s a specific way of working that’s helped so many women feel more comfortable in their bodies, through pregnancy and after baby arrives.

Today, women travel from across the area to experience the MERN Maternal Method,
because they want care that feels different, and makes a real difference.

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So when you come to MERN, you’re supported by a team that understands, and knows how to help.

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WHY WOMEN COME TO MERN

Because something doesn’t feel right.

Because they’ve been told it’s “normal”—but it doesn’t feel that way.

Because they want to:

• Move more comfortably
• Feel more like themselves again
• Stop thinking about every movement

And feel confident they’re in the right place.

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PREGNANCY CARE

“You Were Told This Was Normal…”

But it doesn’t feel normal.

• Turning in bed feels like a task
• Standing up takes effort
• Walking doesn’t feel comfortable

And it builds over time.

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What’s Happening in Your Body

Your body is adapting quickly:

• Your posture shifts
• Your centre of gravity changes
• Your joints become more mobile

This places extra pressure on your spine and pelvis,which is often where discomfort begins.

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How We Support You During Pregnancy

We focus on helping your body cope with those changes.

• Easing pressure through your back and pelvis
• Helping you move more comfortably
• Supporting your body as it adapts

So day-to-day life feels that bit easier.

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POSTPARTUM CARE

Postpartum Care That Supports Your Body

Not Rushes It

Your body has been through a lot.

Pregnancy, labour, and birth place real demands on your body, physically, hormonally, and mechanically. And recovery doesn’t happen overnight.

We don’t believe in “bouncing back.”
We believe in supporting you as your body adapts, heals, and finds its new normal.

When your body feels tight, sore, or out of sync, that’s your body asking for support.

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This Is When You Start Feeling It

The feeding.
The lifting.
The carrying.

Day after day.

And suddenly, your body starts to feel it.

• Tight neck and shoulders
• Ongoing back discomfort
• Reduced movement and ease
• Tingling, numbness, or weakness

Common? Yes.
Something you should just live with? No.

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How We Support You After Baby

At MERN, care is designed around how you’re actually living day to day.

We help you:

• Ease tension and discomfort
• Restore movement and comfort
• Support your body as it regains strength
• Feel more confident lifting and carrying your baby

 

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Why Women Choose MERN After The Birth

Because this stage is often overlooked.

You’re expected to just get on with it, even when your body doesn’t feel right.

At MERN, we do things differently.

• No one-size-fits-all care
• We take time to understand what your body has been through
• Support tailored to how you’re moving, feeding, lifting, and living

This is where the MERN Maternal Method makes the difference.

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Feel Like Yourself Again

Less tension.
More comfort.
A body that supports you—through this stage and beyond.

You don’t have to just put up with it.

Book your appointment →

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QUESTIONS WE OFTEN GET

Is It Safe During Pregnancy?

Yes.

Care is adapted for pregnancy:

• Specific Pregancy Cushion
• Comfortable, supported positioning
• Gentle techniques

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What If My Baby Is Breech?

We don’t turn breech babies.

If there’s tension through your pelvis, we can help reduce that, giving your baby more room to move naturally.

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When Should I Come In?

You can come in at any stage of pregnancy—first, second, or third trimester.

Some women come in early to stay comfortable as their body changes.
Others come when something starts to feel tight, sore, or not quite right.

There’s no perfect time.

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth getting checked.

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WHAT OUR MUMS SAY

“I genuinely thought I just had to get on with it…”

By the end of my pregnancy I could barely turn over in bed. After a few sessions, everything felt easier.
— Emma

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“I didn’t realise how much I was compensating…”

After having my baby my back and shoulders were constantly sore. Within weeks, I could move more freely again.
— Sophie

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“You just feel really looked after.”

Nothing felt rushed, everything was explained clearly, and I finally understood what was going on with my body.
— Rachel

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Feel like yourself again.

Less tension. More comfort. A body that supports you, through pregnancy and beyond.

With the right support, your body can move better, feel better, and adapt the way it’s meant to.

At MERN, that’s exactly what we’re here for.

Book your appointment →

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