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A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and C-section deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after childbirth.
In Expert Hands with Midwife Pip
Midwife Pip
Midwife Pip is a practicing Midwife Sister, Podcaster, Researcher and Mum. Currently working as a Delivery Suite Sister, she has a wealth of experience supporting thousands of women and parents to be through all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Pip has worked and trained at some of the leading maternity units, has continued to study through a masters programme and is passionate about all things women's health and wellness.
Pip is on a mission to improve postnatal care and pelvic health for women, she is a certified Mummy MOT Practitioner and qualified in Pelvic Floor Assessment as well as being qualified in Pre and Postnatal Exercise so you are in great hands seeing Pip for your Mummy MOT assessment.
A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after birth. And if they’re not, then I can provide you with exercises and treatment to help in your recovery and to return to exercise safely.
REMEMBER THIS:
Your body undergoes huge change during pregnancy and birth that requires assesment and rehabilitation. Our pelvic floor is weakened and injured by pregnancy and birth and these injuries need support to allow us to return to full function, free from symptoms and to prevent longer term injury.
KEY PIECES OF THE MUMMY MOT POSTNATAL JIGSAW
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Postural
Assessment
Abdominal
Assessment
Pelvic Floor
Assessment
Scar Recovery
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THE IMPORTANCE
Pregnancy and Birth by whatever means cause injury to a woman's body. If this injury was on any other part of your body you would have it assessed, rehabilitated and work on recovery. Time alone doesn't provide us optimal healing and our pelvic health postpartum needs attention.
YOU DESERVE THIS
50% of postpartum women experience and are living with a pelvic organ prolapse.
Over 50% of women with lower back pain have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
Over 50% of women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction have a Diastasis Recti.
We deserve a thorough postnatal check and to prioritise our bodies.
FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE
Your life long physical wellbeing is extremely important for your health as a women. An individual assessment ensures you know how your body is recovering from the injuries, changes and adaptations during pregnancy and birth and are empowered to return to full function and the activities you love. We can have a life running after our children and jumping on trampolines without symptoms.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Here is a sneak peek into what you can expect ...
During your Mummy MOT assessment we will:
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Understand your history and any symptoms or concerns you may have
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Conduct a full postural assessment - this is often compromised postpartum due to changes during pregnancy
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Asses Pelvic Floor function - internal examination is recommended with your consent
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Assessment of Diastasis Recti
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Scar assessment and optimisation (Caesarean or Vaginal)
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Ascertain your goals and aims and plan how we can get you there
"A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after birth. And if they’re not, then we can provide you with exercises and treatment to help in your recovery and to return to exercise safely."
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