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How a Mummy MOT Can Prevent Long-Term Pelvic Floor Problems

Issues with the pelvic floor are highly common with new mothers. You might experience a leaky bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, or ongoing discomfort, which are often seen as an inevitable part of life after childbirth. However, that doesn’t have to be the case.

With the right postnatal care, these issues can often be prevented or greatly improved. This is where the Mummy MOT, a post natal assessment, comes in.

What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Does It Matter?

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments and connective tissues that support your bladder, bowel and uterus. During pregnancy and birth, whether vaginal or caesarean, these muscles are placed under immense strain. If they don’t heal or strengthen properly, problems such as incontinence, prolapse or pain can develop.

Unfortunately, many women aren’t given the opportunity for an in-depth check of their pelvic floor after birth. In the UK, the routine six-week GP check rarely includes a thorough pelvic floor assessment. This means potential issues can be missed until they become more serious.

How the Mummy MOT Helps

The Mummy MOT® is a specialist postnatal assessment carried out by trained women’s health physiotherapists. At PelviCare in Greenwich, London, this 75-minute appointment is designed to identify any pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction early. Our experts give you a personalised recovery plan before problems escalate.

A Mummy MOT includes:

  • Testing the strength of your pelvic floor to check for any weakness or excessive tightness.
  • Core muscle assessment to identify abdominal separation (diastasis recti) and its impact on pelvic stability.
  • Reviewing your posture and the way you move. This helps us spot any habits that may be putting unnecessary pressure on the pelvic floor.
  • Tailored rehabilitation programme, with safe exercises to help bring you back to your old self and prevent long-term issues.

Preventing Long-Term Problems

By addressing concerns over the pelvic floor early, a Mummy MOT can help to:

  • Reduce or prevent incontinence through targeted exercises to strengthen this area. 
  • Lower the risk of prolapse 
  • Relieve pain and discomfort, including back pain, pelvic pain and discomfort during sex.
  • Support a safe return to activity, from everyday lifting to running and high-impact sports.

Even if it’s been months or years since you gave birth, a Mummy MOT can still be beneficial. We also offer a Menopause MOT to women going through this important time in life. 

Why Choose PelviCare if You’re Based Near Greenwich?

At PelviCare, we believe every woman deserves gold-standard postnatal care. Our founder, Magdalena, is a certified Mummy MOT practitioner with extensive experience in women’s health physiotherapy. 

We work with mothers from across London, creating personalised recovery plans that support their lifestyle, fitness goals and long-term wellbeing.

Find out more about the Mummy MOT or contact our team today.