Postnatal Physiotherapy Assessment

Postnatal physiotherapy assessments aim to guide recovery from pregnancy and labour, focusing on your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles.

Your baby’s health is screened when they arrive and is closely monitored in the weeks after. We must not forget how important the health and wellbeing of our mums is. It’s just as important for you to have an assessment and the opportunity to discuss any concerns.

This type of assessment is targeted to those who have symptoms as a result of birth. You don’t have to wait until the 6-week mark to have your appointment. There is a lot we can assess and treat within this time to best maximise your recovery and get you feeling your best.

Congratulations, you are amazing!

Your postnatal physiotherapy check involves assessment of:

Pelvic floor

Prolapse

Lifestyle factors

Bladder and bowel concerns

Separation of abdominal muscles

Caesarean section healing

Muscles and joints of lower back or pelvic region

Dyspareunia (including vaginismus)

Any concerns with breastfeeding positions or blocked breast ducts

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Let's not forget about our new mums.

Our approach

There are risk factors with birth that are associated with developing pelvic floor muscle dysfunction that can result in symptoms developing or persisting in the postnatal period.

These risk factors include:

Use of vacuum or forceps in delivery

Episiotomy

Tear of the perineum

Large birth weight over 4kgs

Very fast or long active phase

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Explore Our Services

Postnatal Home Visits

Getting out of the house within the first 6 weeks of your birth can be hard. Let us come to you.

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Continence & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Having strong pelvic floor muscles gives us control over the bladder and bowel.

Return To Exercise Postnatal Assessment

Physical activity is an important part of life and wellbeing. Our assessments help you return with confidence.

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy aims to both treat and prevent pain and injury in muscles, joints and nerves.

Telehealth Physiotherapy

Telehealth physiotherapy can be a great way to receive care if you are unable to see us in person.

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Postnatal physiotherapy assessment

Postnatal physiotherapy assessments aim to guide recovery from pregnancy and labour, focusing on your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles.

Congratulations, you are amazing!