Why You Should See a Women’s Health Physio in the Postpartum Period
Your body has done something truly incredible, now lets give it some love.
The postpartum period can come with it’s own specific challenges. Not only has your body grown a baby over nine months. It is now dealing with changing hormone levels, the monumental experience of birth, reduced sleep and trying to feel comfortable in itself again. A women’s health physiotherapist has additional training to specifically understand the hormonal and physical changes which occur over pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
It can sometimes be hard to know what is safe to do in this time period and what isn’t. We are here to help guide you during this time.
What is Postpartum Recovery?
Postpartum recovery is the process of your body healing and adjusting after childbirth. Postpartum isn’t a narrow six week period. Postpartum is forever and its never too late to work with a women’s health physio for postpartum recovery. Recovery can include re-building strength of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles as well as guided return to exercise.
How a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Can Help
A pelvic health physiotherapist specialises in caring for the body after childbirth. They can:
Assess your pelvic floor: Strengthen weakened muscles, improve bladder and bowel control, and reduce pelvic pain.
Improve your core: Address diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and restore core strength.
Manage postpartum pain: Relieve discomfort in your pelvic, lower back, and perineal areas.
Educate and support you: Provide information about postpartum changes, self-care, and emotional well-being.
Create a personalized exercise plan: Help you gradually regain fitness while supporting your body's healing.
Guide you back to sport: We have specific guidelines that have been created to guide women back to sport. Often people are told by their care provider after six weeks they are good to go. In reality our guidelines suggest waiting between 3-6 months after delivery to return to impact (running). Women’s health physiotherapists are trained to gradually get you back into what you love doing.
When to Seek Help
Consult a pelvic health physiotherapist:
If you experience pelvic pain or pain with sex
Experience incontinence of bladder or bowels
Want guidance on return to exercise following delivery
Want postpartum specific exercises to get moving again
Take the First Step
Investing in your postpartum recovery is an investment in your overall well-being. A women’s health physiotherapist can guide you through this transformative time. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your healing journey.
