The Mummy MOT in Worthing and What is it?

The Mummy MOT is a detailed Post-natal Physiotherapy assessment of the abdominal and pelvic area, 6 weeks after a vaginal birth & 8 weeks after a C-section (though still beneficial years later!)

We believe your body deserves to receive as much care & attention as your baby's.

It will check your posture, breathing, tummy gap and pelvic floor strength.

Following the assessment, you will receive an appropriate safe exercise programme tailored to you, and a report of the findings and advice given.

Who needs The Mummy MOT?

In brief, most Postnatal women would benefit from a Mummy MOT!

It is very common for women to have postural changes, and weakness in their tummy or pelvic floor muscles after having had a baby. These weaknesses create instability, muscle imbalances, and poor core strength around the pelvis, which can cause back pain, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel weakness (leaking) and pelvic organ prolapse.

Identifying these muscle imbalances as early as possible can help avoid or reduce these symptoms.

Many women also feel that they want their body checked before returning to sport postnatally.

What does The Mummy MOT include at Sussex Physio Pilates?

  • A 75 minute, detailed post-natal assessment of your abdominal and pelvic area with a fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapist and Mummy MOT Practitioner.

  • Check of your posture, breathing, tummy muscles, including any tummy gap (RAD – Rectus Abdominis Diastasis) and your pelvic floor strength (including optional internal assessment)

  • Assessment of any physical problems of these areas from pregnancy and birth

  • Advice and tailored safe post-natal exercises to improve stability, posture and core strength

  • A Written Report of findings and advice.

The Mummy MOT logo and a mum and baby looking into each others eyes

Appointment Information

  • Appointments are available from 6 weeks after a vaginal birth and 8 weeks after a C-section (after your GP check).

  • The appointment will last for 75 minutes.

  • The cost is £125, which includes the written report.

  • You are asked to fill in a pre-screen health questionnaire at least 24 hours prior to attending (so your Physio can gain information about you).

  • Information regarding internal (vaginal) pelvic floor assessment will be sent to you prior to your appointment.

  • You are welcome to bring your baby with you if needed, but you may find your focus is reduced.

  • Please feel free to bring a chaperone along with you if you wish.

 

If you feel that you already have an issue such as pelvic pain, prolapse, or incontinence, please don’t hesitate to book a Women’s Pelvic Health appointment.