THE MUMMY MOT
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What is a Mummy MOT?
The Mummy MOT is a thorough post natal assessment by a women's health physio specialist. It is designed to support post-birth recovery and to help prevent any long-term childbirth-related complaints. It will also prepare your body for another pregnancy.
The Mummy MOT comprises detailed post-natal rehabilitation treatment for every new mother, whether it is your first baby or your third, or more. It's an ideal procedure any time from 6 weeks postpartum for women who have had a vaginal delivery, or 8 weeks after a Caesarian.
It can be of great benefit at any other time after a woman has given birth, even if it's many years later. Whether you have had a vaginal birth or a C-section, the Mummy MOT will help you to recover from giving birth and to rebuild your body and achieve any postpartum health and fitness goals you have.
In a detailed examination, a specially-trained women's physiotherapist will assess your posture and breathing as well as the strength and function of your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles to ensure that healing is progressing as it should. Your womens physio will also assess any episiotomy, tear or C-section scar that you may have.
Your physiotherapist will then recommend interventions needed to speed up your recovery and to deal with any discomfort or pain you might still be experiencing.
What Happens at a Mummy MOT?
You can expect your Mummy MOT appointment to be 90 minutes' duration. There will be a comprehensive examination conducted by a specially trained post natal physio women's health practitioner. She will conduct an in-depth assessment of all matters relating to your pregnancy and childbirth experience. Your posture and pelvic floor muscles will checked for postnatal problems, and your abdominal muscles will be assessed for diastasis so that appropriate treatment can be recommended, such as strengthening exercises. Any scarring will be examined, such as from a C-section or tearing. You will also be given an ultrasound scan if necessary.
The Mummy MOT includes an internal pelvic examination, and you will need to remove the bottom part of your clothing for this element. If you're uncomfortable about this part of the assessment, it isn't mandatory. However, it's highly recommended so that your pelvic physiotherapist can fully understand your problems and your needs to make the best recommendations for you.
If you are experiencing any discomfort or pain as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, your therapist will recommend interventions such as exercises and other treatment methods to help manage your symptoms and get you back to your full fitness.
What Does the Mummy MOT Treat?
The Mummy MOT will treat a wide range of gynaecological and other physical conditions caused by pregnancy complications or by giving birth. Pregnancy and labour can have a significant negative impact on your body. Those issues can last a long time after your baby has arrived and long after you might feel you should have fully recovered.
Your specialist Mummy MOT physio South London will treat and help you rehabilitate a range of pregnancy-related problems such as
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Diastasis recti (separated abs, otherwise known as tummy gap or mummy tummy)
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Incontinence
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Prolapse
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Painful intercourse
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Scar rehabilitation
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Caesarian section recovery
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Pelvic girdle pain
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Blocked ducts
In addition to the Mummy MOT post natal assessment, the Mummy MOT South London clinic also offers a full range of women's health physio treatments for a variety of antenatal and postnatal conditions such as scar management from episiotomy or tearing, urinary or bowel incontinence, pelvic pain and breastfeeding issues. To find details of all the problems we treat, and information about the treatments we can offer, please have a look at the main PelviCare website.
How do I know if I need a Mummy MOT?
Some women sail through their pregnancies and labour with ease, and some have more difficulty. But all new mums can benefit from the dedicated expertise of a Mummy MOT performed by a physiotherapist who specialises in all types of pregnancy-related women's issues such pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, menstruation pain, caesarian rehabilitation or problems with tearing.
Pregnancy, labour and giving birth can have a significant impact on your body, and some women suffer with post natal conditions for a considerable time after giving birth. Your Mummy MOT will be conducted by a specialist women's health physiotherapist at PelviCare, who provide post-natal treatment and rehabilitation for women in and around South London, East London, Essex and Kent.
Even women who experience no adverse symptoms following the birth of their babies can benefit from a professional postnatal assessment to ensure everything is healing as it should and to help you regain your confidence in yourself and in returning to fitness after giving birth.
“Knowledgeable, friendly and professional"
I came to Magdalena for Pregnancy MOT where she was able to give me a very specific tailored approach to support me throughout my pregnancy, plus so many extra tips and tricks to ensure comfort and support movement and longer-term health!
Magdalena is extremely knowledgable, friendly and professional. She truly takes a holistic approach and encourages techniques to support long-term outcomes. This is such an empowering service during a time of massive change, I truly feel lucky to have access to Magdalena and her wisdom!
Saronya F, Greenhithe
Who will be doing my Mummy MOT?
Your Mummy MOT assessment and treatment will be conducted by our highly skilled and experienced women's health physiotherapist, Magdalena. You can find out more about Magdalena on our About Us page.