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Postnatal recovery

Helping you feel stronger, more confident and more like yourself again

Pregnancy and birth bring extraordinary changes to the body.

While many of these changes are a normal part of becoming a mother, recovery is not always straightforward. Yet many women receive very little guidance about what to expect after birth or how to support their recovery in the weeks, months and years that follow.

Perhaps you’ve been told everything is normal, but you still don’t feel quite right.

You may be experiencing:

  • Weakness through your tummy or core
  • Pelvic floor symptoms such as leaking, urgency or heaviness
  • Back, pelvic or hip pain
  • Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
  • Difficulty returning to exercise
  • Ongoing discomfort following birth
  • A feeling that your body doesn’t move or function as it once did
  • Uncertainty about what is normal and what isn’t

If so, you’re not alone.

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Postnatal recovery

Recovery is about more than healing

The female body is remarkable.

Throughout pregnancy it adapts to support and nourish a growing baby, making space for new life while preparing for birth and motherhood.

After birth, your body begins another period of adaptation and recovery.

For some women this process happens smoothly. For others, symptoms can persist long after the six-week check has passed. Changes to the abdominal wall, pelvic floor, breathing patterns, posture, movement and nervous system can all influence how you feel and function.

Every woman’s recovery is unique, which is why a personalised approach is so important

My role is to help you understand what is happening in your body and support your recovery with confidence.

As a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I combine physiotherapy with advanced training in Visceral Manipulation, scar therapy and Somatic Experiencing to provide a more complete understanding of postnatal recovery.

Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

  • Assessment of abdominal and core function
  • Diastasis recti assessment
  • Pelvic floor assessment and advice
  • Movement and exercise rehabilitation
  • Scar assessment and treatment
  • Visceral assessment where appropriate
  • Hands-on treatment
  • Guidance for returning to exercise and daily activities

Some women need reassurance, advice and a clear plan. Others benefit from ongoing treatment and support to address more persistent symptoms.

Recovery after birth is not simply about getting back to where you were before.

It is about helping you feel comfortable, capable and confident in your body as it is now.

Whether you gave birth six weeks ago or several years ago, it is never too late to seek support.

Many women leave feeling relieved to better understand what their body has been trying to tell them and reassured that there is a way forward.

Ready to take the next step?

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Mummy MOT

A specialist postnatal assessment designed to help you understand your body and recover with confidence

Having a baby is one of the most profound experiences a woman can go through, yet once the baby arrives, the focus often shifts away from her recovery and onto the baby.

Many women tell me they feel as though they no longer matter. Everyone asks how the baby is doing, but fewer people ask how they are coping physically, emotionally and mentally.

Pregnancy, birth and early motherhood bring enormous changes to the body. While some recovery challenges are common, many women are left wondering what is normal, what isn’t, and whether the symptoms they are experiencing will ever improve.

A Mummy MOT® provides the opportunity to focus on you.
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PhysioNatal® C-Section recovery programme

For women who would like structured support and guidance through their recovery, I offer the PhysioNatal® C-Section Recovery Programme.

This comprehensive programme combines specialist assessment, hands-on treatment, scar therapy, rehabilitation and education to help you recover with confidence and reconnect with your body after Caesarean birth.

The programme includes:

  • Comprehensive scar and abdominal assessment
  • Five treatment appointments
  • Scarban® Recovery Kit
  • Scar therapy and scar massage treatment
  • Assessment and support for abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
  • Personalised exercise programme for core recovery and strengthening
  • Self-massage and scar care guidance for home
  • Ongoing support tailored to your stage of recovery
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PhysioNatal® pregnancy care programme

For women who would like ongoing support throughout pregnancy, I offer the PhysioNatal® Pregnancy Care Programme.

Designed for women from the second trimester onwards, this programme provides continuity of care throughout the second and third trimesters, helping you stay comfortable, active and prepared as your pregnancy progresses.

The programme includes:

  • Initial Pregnancy Assessment (60 minutes)
  • Four Follow-Up Treatment Sessions (45 minutes)
  • Dedicated Birth Preparation Session
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Pregnancy support

Supporting you to move, feel and prepare well throughout pregnancy

Pregnancy is an extraordinary time of change.

The female body is remarkably adaptable, constantly adjusting to support and nourish a growing baby while preparing for birth and motherhood. Muscles, ligaments, posture, breathing patterns and movement all change as pregnancy progresses.

While these changes are normal, they can sometimes lead to discomfort, pain or uncertainty about what is happening in your body.

You don’t have to simply put up with it.

You may be experiencing:

  • Pelvic girdle pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Hip or rib pain
  • Sciatica-like symptoms
  • Pelvic floor concerns
  • Difficulty exercising comfortably
  • Concerns about preparing for birth
  • Questions about what is normal during pregnancy

Many women are told that aches and pains are simply part of being pregnant. While discomfort can be common, there is often a great deal that can be done to help you feel more comfortable, confident and supported throughout your pregnancy.
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C-Section recovery & scar therapy

Healing after a C-section goes deeper than the scar alone

A Caesarean birth is major abdominal surgery, yet many women receive very little support once the wound itself has healed.

Months — or even years — later, you may still experience:

  • Numbness or tightness around the scar
  • Pulling or discomfort in the abdomen
  • Weakness through the core
  • Pelvic floor symptoms
  • Lower back or pelvic pain
  • Discomfort during exercise
  • Feeling disconnected from your body
  • Anxiety about movement or recovery
  • Ongoing emotional effects from your birth experience

Many women are told this is simply something they need to “put up with” after having a baby. But ongoing discomfort, tension or disconnection after a C-section is common — and support is available.
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Persistent pain & complex symptoms

Helping you feel understood, make sense of your symptoms, and find a way forward

Living with ongoing pain or persistent symptoms can be exhausting.

Perhaps you’ve seen several practitioners, had tests or scans, tried different treatments, yet you’re still searching for answers. You may have been told that everything looks normal, that nothing more can be done, or that you’ll simply have to learn to live with it.

Many of the people I work with arrive feeling frustrated, confused and unsure where to turn next. One of the things I hear most often is:

“Sorry, my story is complicated.”

The truth is, I don’t mind complicated.
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