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Postpartum hand & wrist care

Relief for the hands that do so much.

Specialized care during pregnancy and after birth—brought to your home.

Feeding, lifting, pumping, carrying, and caring for a baby can place new demands on your hands and arms. Riviera provides one-on-one treatment for thumb and wrist pain, numbness, weakness, and overuse symptoms—without adding another trip to your schedule.

Every visit is provided by a Certified Hand Therapist.

Common concerns

Does this sound familiar?

Postpartum hand and wrist symptoms are common, but you do not have to simply work around them.

Thumb-side wrist pain Pain with lifting your baby, fastening clothing, or gripping.
Numbness or tingling Symptoms in the hand that may be worse at night or during feeding.
Weakness or fatigue Difficulty carrying, opening containers, pumping, or completing daily tasks.
Arm and elbow strain Discomfort related to prolonged holding, positioning, and repetitive use.

How we can help

Care built around your symptoms and daily routine.

Treatment is tailored to your diagnosis, stage of recovery, goals, and the activities that are placing the greatest demands on your hands.

01

Thorough assessment

Evaluation of pain, motion, strength, sensation, swelling, and everyday hand use.

02

Custom orthoses

Individually fitted splints to support painful areas and make daily activities more comfortable.

03

Hands-on treatment

Manual therapy, guided movement, and progressive exercise based on your needs.

04

Taping and compression

Supportive options that may help manage pain, swelling, and sensitive tissues.

05

Positioning guidance

Practical adjustments for feeding, pumping, lifting, carrying, and sleep.

06

A realistic home plan

Simple strategies and exercises designed to fit into life with a new baby.

Care that comes to you

Your home is part of the assessment.

Mobile care lets your therapist see the positions, equipment, and routines that are contributing to your symptoms. Together, we can make specific changes that work in your real environment—not only in a clinic.

Practice safer, more comfortable ways to lift and carry your baby.
Adjust feeding and pumping positions using the setup you already have.
Receive a custom plan that accounts for your schedule, symptoms, and priorities.

Start with a conversation

Let’s make caring for your baby easier on your hands.

Tell us what you are experiencing. We’ll answer your initial questions and help determine whether an in-home evaluation is the right next step.

Request a consultation