Mummy MOT: Post-Natal Physical Health Check
What is a Mummy MOT?
Mummy MOT is an essential health exam for all women who have given birth and are experiencing postnatal problems, such as pelvic floor weakness, lower back pain, constipation or pain during sex. None of these issues are “normal” so you shouldn’t feel like you have to learn to live with them.
1 hr postnatal assessment including:
- Full Postural Screening
- Pelvic Floor muscle assessment with screening for pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Abdominal muscle exam to check for any separation
- Screening for bladder/ bowel/ sexual dysfunction
- where applicable- C-section/ Episiotomy scar checked
- Internal examination (not compulsory)
Follow-up:
- Education and advice on safe activities to do such as lifting baby/ pushing buggy
- Bespoke rehabilitation program with your goals and lifestyles in mind
- Written report of findings
A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and C-section deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after childbirth. Your Mummy MOT therapist will provide you with gentle exercises and treatment to help with your recovery – and get you back on track with your fitness goals.
Maria Elliott, Physiotherapist – Founder of The Mummy MOT®
What should I wear?:
Your practitioner will be asking you to bend, squat and lift as part of your assessment to determine what exercises to recommend for you. Please wear either leggings or loose, comfortable clothing and footwear so you can do this.
What else should I bring?
Please bring a large towel to your session.
How soon after having my baby can I do this?:
Between six and eight weeks for vaginal delivery and 12 weeks for a caesarean.
When is it too late to have a Mummy MOT?
It’s never too late! You can do this even years after having a baby
