Hi ... just thought I would add some info on why CT often occurs during pregnancy.

-One of the most common causes of carpal tunnel compression is due to fluid retention which increases the pressure within the compartment.
-Another common cause is related to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome where the mechanics of your neck, upper back, upper ribs and shoulders affect the structures (nerves and blood supply) going into and out of your arm causing the nerve to be more senitive to the compression and reducing the mobility of the nerve.
- In pregnant women the increasing weight and breast size can alter the posture and the mechanics of the above areas resulting in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel.

A great deal of success is often achieved by treating both carpal tunnel and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome using manual therapies (eg. Osteopathy). Treatment is aimed at releasing and stretching of tight muscles, improving circulation dynamics and neural mobility etc. Home stretches are often prescribed for maintenance!

Hope you find this helpful!