Supporting Your Recovery After Birth
The weeks and months after giving birth are a time of huge change – physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether you had a vaginal or caesarean birth, your body has been through an incredible process.
Postpartum physiotherapy can help you recover, rebuild strength, and feel confident in your body again.
Why See a Women’s Health Physiotherapist After Birth?
It’s common to assume you only need physio if something feels wrong – but in reality, every woman benefits from a postpartum check. Even if you feel well, subtle changes such as pelvic floor weakness, abdominal separation, or altered posture can affect how you move, exercise, and function day to day.
A postpartum physiotherapy session gives you a clear picture of how your body is healing and provides tailored guidance to support a safe and confident recovery.
Common Concerns We Help With
Every postpartum journey is unique, but some of the most common reasons women seek physiotherapy include:
- Pelvic floor recovery: improving strength, coordination, and bladder/bowel control
- Abdominal separation (diastasis recti): safe exercises to rebuild core strength
- Pelvic or lower back pain: easing discomfort and improving mobility
- Caesarean scar care: gentle massage and techniques to support tissue healing
- Perineal or vaginal discomfort: scar management, pain relief, and restoring function
- Therapeutic ultrasound: for fast, effective relief from blocked milk ducts
- Return to exercise: step-by-step guidance on what’s safe and when — from walking and Pilates to running and higher-impact activities
What to Expect in a Postpartum Physio Appointment
Your session will begin with a discussion about your birth, symptoms, and goals. We’ll assess your posture, breathing, abdominal wall, and pelvic floor function to understand how your body is healing.
From there, we create a personalised plan that may include:
- Targeted exercises for strength and stability
- Education on posture, lifting, and daily activity
- Ultrasound or manual therapy for tissue recovery
- Scar management and pelvic comfort strategies
- Guidance on returning to exercise safely
