Many mums focus on the wellbeing of their babies but often forget to look after themselves.
New mums often face a range of physical challenges as their body recovers from pregnancy and childbirth.
The MummyMOT® and visceral osteopathy can be incredibly effective in addressing these issues by targeting the deep structures of the body and aiding the recovery of pelvic health, digestive function, and post surgical healing.
The “tummy gap” or diastasis recti, which occurs when the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy, is one of the most common concerns. The MummyMOT®, a comprehensive physical assessment that includes manual therapy and exercises, helps assess and restore core strength, and function. Specialised techniques work to close the gap between the abdominal muscles, improve posture, and alleviate back pain, helping to restore confidence and physical function.
Visceral osteopathy, which focusses on the internal organs and connective tissue surrounding them, can be particularly helpful in addressing the residual effects of pregnancy on the body. As the growing baby displaces the organs, many women experience bladder issues, digestive disruptions, or even difficulty breathing. Visceral osteopathy uses gentle techniques to mobilise the organs, improve circulation, and release tension in the abdominal cavity, helping restore normal function.
Assessment and treatment of your C-section scar or episotomy scar is also important to consider as this can cause discomfort or restrictions in the abdominal and pelvic areas and can be a cause of lower back pain.
Together, these therapies help restore balance to the body, ease common postpartum discomfort, and promote overall well-being, enabling mothers to feel more like themselves again as they recover from childbirth.
