AL WOMEN'S HEALTH
Post-Partum Review
(6 weeks–6 months)
A dedicated postnatal assessment for women from 6 weeks to 6 months after birth, designed to understand how your body is recovering, address any symptoms or concerns, and support a confident return to everyday activity and exercise.
POST-PARTUM REVIEW · 6 WEEKS–6 MONTHS
WHEN TO BOOK
From 6 weeks to 6 months after birth.
This review is designed to be booked from around 6 weeks postpartum. This allows time for the early stages of natural recovery and for postnatal bleeding to settle before a more detailed assessment.
If you are already 6 months or more postpartum, there is a separate Post-Partum Review designed specifically for the later stages of recovery.
AT A GLANCE
What your review may include.
A detailed discussion about your recovery, symptoms, lifestyle and individual goals.
Pelvic floor assessment, including an internal vaginal examination with your consent where clinically appropriate.
Assessment of abdominal separation, breathing mechanics and musculoskeletal factors relevant to pregnancy and birth.
Caesarean scar assessment where applicable.
Personalised rehabilitation and advice to support recovery and return to everyday activity or exercise.
A clear summary of findings and recommendations following your appointment.
MOVEMENT & COMFORT
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Pregnancy and childbirth can affect the way your body moves and loads. We may assess areas such as the pelvis, lower back, hips, upper back or neck depending on your symptoms.
If you have more than one area of discomfort, the assessment will be prioritised around the symptoms having the biggest impact on you.
PELVIC FLOOR RECOVERY
Pelvic Floor Check
Where appropriate, an internal vaginal assessment may be offered to understand how your pelvic floor is functioning after childbirth.
This can help assess strength, tone and coordination and may also provide useful information where there are bladder or bowel symptoms, pelvic pain or signs of prolapse.
This assessment is only carried out with your full consent. If you would prefer not to have an internal examination, the session can still be adapted around your needs.
ABDOMINAL WALL
Abdominal Separation Check
After pregnancy, some women develop a separation of the abdominal muscles known as diastasis recti.
We can assess the abdominal wall and consider how it is functioning alongside your breathing, movement and pelvic floor, then advise whether targeted rehabilitation may be helpful.
CAESAREAN RECOVERY
C-Section Scar Check
If you have had a caesarean birth, we can assess how your scar is healing, including its mobility and how it feels during movement.
We can also consider how the scar may be influencing abdominal movement, breathing or pelvic floor function so that rehabilitation addresses the wider picture.
BREATHING & CORE
Breathing Mechanics
Pregnancy and childbirth can influence breathing patterns, rib movement, abdominal function and pressure management through the trunk.
Where relevant, we may look at how your diaphragm, ribs, abdominal wall and pelvic floor are working together to support recovery and movement.
YOUR SUMMARY
Clear guidance to take away.
Following your appointment, you will receive a detailed report by email summarising your assessment findings, treatment recommendations and personalised rehabilitation plan.
POSTNATAL CARE AT AL WOMEN'S HEALTH
Ready to book your Post-Partum Review?
This appointment is designed for women between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum. If you are 6 months or more after birth, please choose the separate 6 Months+ Post-Partum Review.