Postnatal Recovery Programme

A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries for any mum be it 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years later.

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 as a result of having a baby.

MM Physio Mummy MOT assesses how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after pregnancy. Providing exercises and treatment to help return you to full activity.

This in-depth assessment includes:

• Postural screen
• Pelvic floor assessment
• Abdominal muscle check for any separation (diastasis recti)
• Screening for bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction
• Education and advice on safe activities
• A bespoke exercise program with manual treatment if necessary, tailored to your postnatal goals
• A written report of the findings of your assessment.

Your MOT will help you learn to:

• Reactivate your pelvic floor and deep core
• Realign and rebuild in the correct sequence
• Regain your core and return to activity sports you love

More info is available at themummymot.com 

Please also see our Acupuncture for Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) service, during pregnancy and after birth. Treatment focuses on specific acupuncture points to help ease pain, reduce muscle tension and improve comfort and movement.