We believe everyone should be supported in the postnatal period by their pelvic health physiotherapist.
Your body has done something truly incredible growing and birthing a baby (whether they arrive vaginally or via c-section.)
Here's how a pelvic health physiotherapist can support you:
Aches and pains related to postural changes and changes in demands on the body. We can treat this and provide strength and mobility exercises to support you in this time.
DRAM support: Have concerns about diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)? All women who carry to term will have some degree of separation. We can assess and manage DRAM to help optimise healing. DRAM is best addressed in the first year following pregnancy.
Scar management advice: Perineal or abdominal scar? We can provide advice for best scar healing.
Returning to Activity: Often women are told at their 6 week check that they are good to go. However, we know that returning to activity after pregnancy and birth is a lot more complex than that. We can provide a tailored and gradual plan to help return to activity after birth. We understand the physical and hormonal changes that occur in the postpartum period and consider this in your postpartum rehab.
Intimacy After Delivery: Confused about resuming intimacy after birth? We can provide guidance for return to intimacy.