Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and up to a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth. This can cause instability or poor core strength leading to women developing pelvic or back pain or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. These conditions should not be something you should just put up with because of having a baby. Our Certified Mummy MOT practitioner is here to assess you to give you the post-natal check you deserve. 

 

It’s recommended that women have an initial assessment at 6-8 weeks postnatal, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues. 

 

A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after birth. From this assessment we can provide you with exercises and treatment to help in your recovery and to return to exercise safely. (Internal investigation is optional. If chaperone is required please let us know). 

 

 

A women’s health appointment is for any woman experiencing pelvic health symptoms regardless of whether they’ve given birth or not. With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction you may be suffering from pain, a lack of bladder or bowel control, or even pelvic organ prolapse. We will use various assessments to identify the cause of your pain and then form a pelvic floor treatment plan tailored to you. You will receive hands-on treatment and exercises specific to your needs and lifestyle. 

 

The appointment includes a full consultation including your medical history. Please inform us if an internal pelvic investigation is required and if a chaperone is also required. 

 

 

You can begin C Section massage therapy after your 6-week check-up, or sooner if the scar is considered well healed. Scar therapy massage uses advanced techniques of massage, soft tissue therapy and myofascial release aid release of the adhesions that build up around and under your scar. We target not only the scar but all the abdomen, back, hips and diaphragm allowing you to more freely and feel less restricted within your movement patterns. A minimum of 3 to 6 sessions are advised to see the best results. 

 

 

Our APPI trained Pilates teacher understands physiological changes during pregnancy and considerations for exercise. This will allow us to modify your Pilates during pregnancy. Having our expert with you can help you feel confidence in exercising whilst pregnant. 

 

 

Our APPI trained Pilates teacher will help you return to exercise after giving birth. The pilates exercises will help you with any pelvic girdle pain or weakness. This is an important part of your recovery and often ignored. This can also help pelvic girdle pain and with abdominal separation. 

 

 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage has become increasingly common, intending to reduce oedema and pain. This can be fantastic for those with swelling or following Orthopaedic Surgery. 

 

£45 (60min) 

 

Pregnancy massage is a specially adapted gentle and soothing massage tailored specifically for the mother-to-be. As a term, ‘pregnancy massage’ applies to any hands-on massage treatment for a woman during her pregnancy. For many women, pregnancy massage benefits include easing aches and pains, as well as facilitating relaxation and preparation for labour. 

 

 

Are you suffering from pain or an injury? Book in for a Musculoskeletal Assessment with our expereinced Osteopath and you will be given hands on treatment and exercises if required to help you with your pain.