Pregnancy and motherhood is an incredibly exciting and special time filled with joy, anticipation, and—naturally—a lot of physical change (and sometimes a few tears too).
At Phyx., our caring team of Physiotherapists and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists have a special interest in postnatal care. We provide safe, evidence-based treatment, education, and exercise guidance to support you through every stage of your journey.
Postnatal Support
We are here to support you through your journey into motherhood and commonly see women for
- Abdominal Separation (Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Muscle – DRAM)
- Mastitis
- Back, Neck, Shoulder Pain
- Posture Pain or Worries
- Returning to Exercise and Running
- Pelvic Floor (external examination)
- Wrist Pain
- Core Strength
- Pilates
From 4 Weeks Postpartum – Postnatal Physiotherapy
This appointment focuses on early recovery.
You can expect:
- Functional assessment of your postpartum body
- Checking abdominal separation and providing a personalised plan
- Gentle, safe exercises to reconnect with your core and rebuild strength
- Guidance on when you’re ready to start Mums & Bubs Pilates
From 6 Weeks Postpartum – Pelvic Health Physio
Your pelvic health check provides:
- Full birth and labour history review
- Internal pelvic floor assessment
- Treatment to support healing and recovery
- Education on returning to exercise, sex, and daily movement safely
Physiotherapy Treatment Options
Your maternal health physio may use a variety of treatment methods to help reduce your pain, such as;
- Massage
- Joint mobilisation
- Dry needling
- Myofascial cupping
- Myofascial release
- Postural help
- Taping
- Ultrasound for mastitis
- Strategies to help you manage breastfeeding postures
- Prescription of supports and braces (eg Postnatal Recovery Pants (eg SRC), wrist braces, posture braces)
- Exercise Prescription
- Education
Our physiotherapists regularly undertake further education and training in maternal health conditions.
