Josie Marshall Josie Marshall

What Is a Mummy MOT® And Do You Need One?

If you've recently had a baby and you're not quite feeling like yourself, you're not alone. Back pain, pelvic discomfort, leaking, or a tummy that doesn't feel right are far more common that you’d think and none of it is something you simply have to put up with.

The Mummy MOT® is a specialist 75-minute postnatal assessment designed to look at the full picture of how pregnancy and birth have affected your body. Find out what it involves, when to book, and whether it's right for you.

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Josie Marshall Josie Marshall

5 Tips on healing after birth

I’ve written this blog post to explain how pelvic health physiotherapy supports women after childbirth, covering common problems such as pelvic pain, urinary leakage, and diastasis recti. It outlines what some of the most common problems new Mums have after giving birth.

It talks about what to expect from a Mummy MOT appointment (assessment of pelvic floor function, posture, and abdominal separation) and emphasises practical, evidence-based treatments including tailored exercises, pain management strategies, and activity modifications.

Please do reach out to a health care proficer early rather than waiting for symptoms to resolve.

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