The Mummy MOT

Pregnancy and giving birth takes a toll on the body. A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries.

The Postnatal Check You Deserve

Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and up to a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth. This can cause instability or poor core strength leading to women developing pelvic or back pain or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction.

These conditions should not be something you should just put up with as a result of having a baby.

It’s recommended that women have an initial assessment after their 6-8 week GP check, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues.

What to expect at your appointment

The Mummy MOT is a 60 minute thorough post-natal check performed any time from 6 weeks after delivery. The MOT is performed by Milly King, a specialist Chartered Physiotherapist registered Mummy MOT practitioner.

The assessment is in 2 parts and includes:

Background

★    A thorough review of medical and pregnancy/birth history, finding out your personal experience and goals

Practical

★    A detailed assessment of posture and breathing, flexibility and movement patterns

★    Assessment of abdominals, checking for any ‘tummy’ gap and the ability to engage functionally

★    Check of pelvic floor strength and control

Please do not feel any pressure to have an internal examination if you are at all uncomfortable, please do feel that you can talk to Milly about this!

Following the assessment we will work on an initial exercise program tailored specifically for you. This will be sent to you, including a report of our findings, after the session.

You are welcome to bring your baby with you, but you may find that your focus is reduced. This is often the first time mums leave the baby with another care giver, so in a way, it’s a nice time to get to focus on yourself! 

To book your Mummy MOT appointment with Milly please call reception on 01428 748748 or check availability and book online.