Postnatal Appointments
How to get an appointment (Postnatal)
We accept referrals from GPs, midwives and health visitors for up to 1 year post birth.
If you were seen by a physiotherapist during your pregnancy, then you can phone 01142713090 to make another appointment up to 3 months after giving birth.
Postnatal care
Did you know that:
Pregnancy and childbirth can lead to problems for the pelvic floor muscles especially if you have had an assisted vaginal birth, an episiotomy or significant tear or a very large baby. It is important to do your pelvic floor exercises regularly during pregnancy and after having your baby, to reduce the risk of have future problems with incontinence
We treat postnatal women who have the following:
- Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.- ” Pregnancy Related pelvic girdle pain” leaflet
- Back pain. “Back care in pregnancy” leaflet
- Carpal tunnel symptoms. “Carpal tunnel" leaflet
- Abdominal diastasis – separation of the abdominal muscles.
- Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation. “pelvic floor" leaflet. Post-natal exercises
- Third degree tears – “Third Degree Tear” leaflet
- Over Active Bladder - when you suddenly have to rush to the toilet and sometimes leak before you get there
- Prolapse - a feeling of heaviness or a bulge in the vagina
- Bowel problems – constipation, urgency, leaking stool (poo) or difficulty controlling wind
- Painful sex
Leaflets and Further Information
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