The demands of pregnancy and childbirth can have long term impacts on your pelvic floor, especially for women with multiple births, instrumental births (forceps etc.), a long second stage of labour (1hr +), severe perineal tearing or babies over 4kg. A pelvic floor assessment post birth can reduce the risk of prolapse and other pelvic related issues later in life.

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Our women’s health physios are specifically trained in the management of pregnancy and postnatal related:

• Pelvic pain
• Lower back Pain
• Neck and shoulder pain – this can often be from carrying a new baby around and positioning during breast feeding
• Leaking from the bladder and bowels
• Frequent urination
• Prolapse (often described as a ‘heaviness’ or ‘dragging’ sensation)
• Abdominal separation following pregnancy
• Preparing the pelvic floor for birth
• Pelvic floor and abdominal rehabilitation
• Safe exercise programs during pregnancy (individual and group sessions available)
• Return to exercise assessment following child birth