Delivery debrief - opportunity to discuss how your delivery went andreceive the support and reassurance that you need Managing any bladder or bowel concerns - e.g. constipation,incontinence, altered sensation, pain Abdominal ultrasound (if possible) to ensure good bladder sensation andto see if your pelvic floor can lift Managing acute pain and commencing early rehab for perineal stitches,swelling / bruising and caesarean wounds Body aches and pains - we give those aching shoulders, back and neck agentle release and some TLC! Abdominal muscle separation - tailored advice surrounding compressiongarments and ergonomics in addition to prescription of specific exercisesBreastfeeding dysfunction - early identification & management of blockedducts, engorgement, mastitis, nipple trauma & attachment concerns

Physiotherapyafter having a

baby

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s e e i n g y o u r p h y s i o t h e r a p i s t f r o m 2 w e e k sp o s t d e l i v e r y .

@ 2 W e e k s

Pelvic Floor Assessment - usually involving a gentle internal vaginalexamination and abdominal ultrasound. An internal examination will giveus all the information that we need in order to rehab your pelvic flooreffectively - enabling you to return to exercise, intercourse, everydaytasks and work in a safe and timely fashion. We will be assessing:

StrengthTone Prolapse (if present + severity)Healing of internal stitches 

Abdominal muscle separation re-assessment & activity advice / exerciseprescription or progressionManaging body aches and pains + exercise rehabilitationManaging any breastfeeding concerns Managing any bladder / bowel concerns Managing painful scars or stitches + self management programme

@ 6 W e e k s

Alice MackenzieDirector &

Physiotherapist

Ocean KabiqwaWomen's, Mens &

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Zoe MillsPhysiotherapist

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@ 0-2 weeksSometimes, you may have concerns soon after your baby is born. You can seeyour physiotherapist before the 2 week mark to have these concernsaddressed and commence your rehab early.

From 6 weeks Pelvic Floor rehabilitationAbdominal muscle separation rehabilitationMusculoskeletal strength and conditioning including back, pelvis, core Ongoing management of perineal stitches / pain, painful sex Ongoing management of body aches and pains Return to exercise advice and programming e.g crossfit, running, gym,pilates etc Ongoing management of breastfeeding concerns Return to work programming / planning

The length and frequency of your rehab will be determined by your specificconcerns and goals. Typically, from 6 weeks we are progressing exercises in line with your goalsand managing any acute ongoing concerns. Most postnatal rehabprogrammes involve:

The po in t to wh i ch you recover to , i s yours ta r t ing po in t fo r your nex t baby o r the s ta r t ing

po in t fo r the re s t o f your l i f e .It is never too late to see a women's health physiotherapist for improvement in your symptoms. Most pelvic floorconcerns however are progressive and can worsen over time if they aren't addressed effectively. So, the sooner

you address them, the faster your progress or the better your outcome will be.