Comprehensive Postnatal Check (Mummy MOT®)
The postnatal check you deserve
Up to half of all postnatal people experience difficulties in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy, and up to a third have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth. This can lead to the development of pelvic and/or back pain, and/or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction.
It's also very common for back or shoulder pain to develop, as your body is adjusting to the new challenges of parenthood.
New parents need to bend, squat and lift daily, so we provide postnatal clinical care and at-home exercise programmes in order to feel strong and efficient in these movements.
What does a Postnatal Check involve?
Your Postnatal Check includes:
- Full postural screen
- Screening for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction
- Checking the healing of abdominal (C-Section) or episiotomy scars
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment
- Abdominal muscle exam to check for any diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)
- Education and advice on activities such as lifting your baby or pushing a buggy
- Bespoke rehabilitation programme with your goals and lifestyle factors in mind
- A written report of the findings of your assessment
Cheryl also utilises Low Level Laser Therapy and LPG Endermologie® to help any scars heal to their best potential.
If it has been over 2 years since your last pregnancy, please book a Pelvic Health appointment instead.
A holistic, tailored approach
Not just hands-on treatment
Cheryl is also a trained and certified Restore Your Core® teacher - trained in guiding you towards feeling strong and confident in your body again. She integrates this movement therapy approach into Postnatal sessions.
Your body is a system - Restore Your Core® movement therapy understands this.
RYC® understands that all movement is connected, and inefficient movement patterns in other places contribute to core and pelvic floor difficulties. We work with the whole of you to heal your core.
RYC® is the proven method for regaining your strength and confidence, long term.
- uncover unhelpful movement patterns that are contributing to your symptoms without you knowing
- take back your power
- get intentional about your movement
- build whole-body strength that begins in your core
The RYC programme is available online - a 12 week core-healing programme with pelvic health at its heart.
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5-Star Reviewed Service
I had a fantastic Mummy MOT from Cheryl following my c-section 10 months ago. I was struggling with pelvic floor issues and tightness on my scar. She gave me a scar tissue massage and used a special machine to help soften the scar tissue, I can already feel a difference with it and will be booking a follow up appointment. Cheryl is very friendly and professional, she listened to all of my concerns and made sure I had a good understanding of the treatments. I would highly recommend Cheryl!