What is a Postnatal ‘Mummy MOT’?
Hello! If you have arrived on this blog, then I am guessing you are either a parent or supporting someone who has been through/is going through the birthing process… welcome!
I wanted to share a bit more about what our Postnatal Physio Appointment (Mummy MOT) is and why we offer this important service
Social media plays a larger role nowadays in our awareness of trends, products & services. Over the last few years, perhaps in keeping with the increase stress of modern lives & the awareness of amazing skills such as Mindfulness meditation, the focus for the birth period seems to be on 2 things; hypnobirthing & what products to buy. Very little is shared about what we can do physically to prepare our bodies for birth and most importantly what we might expect & how we can take care of ourselves afterwards
It can be a lonely & scary place to be not knowing if your symptoms are normal, but perhaps also dismissing symptoms because everyone jokes about things like not being able to jump on a trampoline or having ‘no core’. It shouldn’t be this way, so we are here to offer a chance for you to feel empowered, supported & informed
We offer an ante-natal service which supports you in preparing your body & mind for the birth process, offering information, advice & exercises on how you can feel strong & capable. You can get in touch & book an appointment with us here
We also offer a post-natal physiotherapy service (Mummy MOT), which is offered at around 6-8 weeks (usually post GP check). This appointment is designed to go through several areas:
Full postural assessment
Diastasis Recti (tummy gap) assessment
Pelvic Floor assessment
Screening for bladder/bowel dysfunction
Internal vaginal assessment (as indicated)
C-Section scar assessment (as indicated)
The aim of this appointment is to help identify areas we can support you with to improve you quality of life, physical & mental wellbeing. Often it is the first opportunity to really talk to someone about this life-changing experience & we make sure we have plenty of time to discuss any areas of concern with you
Following the appointment we will provide you with a summary of findings, including some homework to be doing & ongoing advice to help optimise your rehabilitation. Often we will see you again to progress you further & support you in getting back to specific sports, hobbies or lifestyle interested
The appointment is carried out by a fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapist in our private relaxing clinic.
If you would like to find out more, or to book a post natal Mummy MOT physiotherapy appointment, please get in touch, or visit our Pelvic Health page for more details.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Katie