Mummy MOT® is postnatal physiotherapy for women following both vaginal and C-section deliveries. I will assess how your posture, pelvic floor and stomach muscles are recovering, and create a bespoke treatment plan to rehabilitate anything that needs a little extra help.
Why should you have a Postnatal MOT?
Carrying and giving birth to a baby is an amazing achievement! However, it does take its toll on the body. The changes we go through during pregnancy can leave a lasting physical impact if not addressed. You can do so much to address those postnatal concerns and prevent other issues from arising. I can help you heal your diastasis, stop the bladder leaking, get your core and posture strong again.
When should you have it?
The ideal time to have a Mummy MOT® checkup is around 6-12 weeks postpartum. However, It's never too late to work on restoring your body, and so it is still helpful to come for your Mummy MOT® even if you had your baby years ago.
How I will help you stay on track
Getting overwhelmed is a common reason people give up on rehab when they still have so much healing potential. Being a busy mum myself, I understand the challenges of fitting physiotherapy exercises into your day. I will work with you to balance what you need to do to fit around your other activities.
A dedicated practice may take less than 15 minutes per day. I can also incorporate your usual daily activities, turning simple tasks such as washing your hair or pushing your baby buggy, into opportunities to work on strength and conditioning. To help you remember how to do your exercises, I will make sure you have clear instructions and videos to follow at home.
What does postnatal physiotherapy help with?
Why should you have a Postnatal MOT?
Carrying and giving birth to a baby is an amazing achievement! However, it does take its toll on the body. The changes we go through during pregnancy can leave a lasting physical impact if not addressed. You can do so much to address those postnatal concerns and prevent other issues from arising. I can help you heal your diastasis, stop the bladder leaking, get your core and posture strong again.
When should you have it?
The ideal time to have a Mummy MOT® checkup is around 6-12 weeks postpartum. However, It's never too late to work on restoring your body, and so it is still helpful to come for your Mummy MOT® even if you had your baby years ago.
How I will help you stay on track
Getting overwhelmed is a common reason people give up on rehab when they still have so much healing potential. Being a busy mum myself, I understand the challenges of fitting physiotherapy exercises into your day. I will work with you to balance what you need to do to fit around your other activities.
A dedicated practice may take less than 15 minutes per day. I can also incorporate your usual daily activities, turning simple tasks such as washing your hair or pushing your baby buggy, into opportunities to work on strength and conditioning. To help you remember how to do your exercises, I will make sure you have clear instructions and videos to follow at home.
What does postnatal physiotherapy help with?
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Tight pelvic floor
- Diastasis Recti (tummy gap)
- Core weakness
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Scar tissue adhesions
- Pelvic organ prolapse (I deal with Grade 1 and Grade 2)
- Constipation
- Bladder leaking
- Urinary urgency
- Back/ neck/ hip pain
- Postural problems
- Vaginal pain
- Safe return to sport
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This massage treatment will release the muscular tension associated with the physical impact of being a new mum. It can also help with mobilising C-section scar tissue. A postnatal massage is a great opportunity for you to get some downtime and self-care. Your session will work on restoring mind-body balance. You can relax to some soft music or even take a nap if you want.
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The difference between massage and physiotherapy services, is that massage is fully dedicated to hands-on treatment rather than a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation plan.