Having a baby creates enormous changes in your life, your mind, and your body. Pregnancy and childbirth have far-reaching effects on how your body moves and functions. You may be left with many questions.
- If I get the all clear from my GP at the 6-week check is that it?
- How do I even exercise my pelvic floor?
- Can I return to every exercise that I did before?
- When do I get my pre-baby body back?
- Can I run?
- Can I do cross-fit?
- What if my baby is heavy and it hurts my back?
- What if I’m still leaking, have heaviness or soreness in my perineum?
- If I’ve been given the all clear why don’t I feel back to normal in my tummy or my perineum?
- Why have I got a tummy gap?
- Is this how I will look forever now?
You may be experiencing the following symptoms:
- Low back pain
- Hip pain
- Pelvic pain
- Difficulty standing on once leg
- Stiffness in your back, hips or pelvis
- Inability to run
- Leakage of urine
- Inability to completely empty bowels
- Heaviness in the perineum or vagina
Unfortunately, post-natal care in the UK is fairly minimal compare to many other countries, new mothers in France get upwards of 10 session of pelvic floor rehabilitation. You may not have been given any real opportunity or time to discuss your post-natal worries. So, Dr Google come to the rescue, but how do you know that the answers are from reputable source, how do they apply to you as a unique individual. Why do we always find the worst-case scenarios when googling?
I have found that post-natal mums benefit from having a reassuring, safe space to come and ask all those scary questions. Get some really honest advice on returning to exercise. Plan a recovery exercise program or experience some hand on care to help with finding those muscles again. I will take you through a 6-month care package to restore your confidence. Your body and give you back the freedom to move and exercise without fear of injury.
The post-natal package includes:
8 sessions spread over 6 months
Initial assessment at 6 weeks
I am happy to see women earlier than 6 weeks, please feel free to call me to have a chat about this is you have any concerns before 6 weeks.
The initial session will be an hour and we will come up with a comprehensive plan for achieving your goals.
Weekly follow-up sessions for 2 weeks
7 weeks post-natal and 8 weeks post-natal
Fortnightly follow-up sessions for 4 weeks
10 weeks postnatal and 12 weeks
Monthly follow up sessions
4 months, 5 months and 6 months post-natal
Total of these 8 sessions would be £540
Discounted to £495
Added Bonus free follow-up at 12-month post-partum