AL WOMEN'S HEALTH
Post-Partum Review
(6 months+)
A dedicated postnatal assessment for women who are 6 months or more after birth, whether you have ongoing symptoms, want support returning to activity, or simply feel it is time to focus on your own recovery.
POST-PARTUM REVIEW · 6 MONTHS+
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE
Your recovery still matters.
Life can feel very busy after having a baby, and it is common for your own health to take a back seat. Being months — or longer — after birth does not mean you have missed your opportunity to address pelvic health, pain, strength or recovery concerns.
This appointment gives you dedicated time to understand how your body is functioning now and decide what support, if any, would be useful moving forward.
AT A GLANCE
Your review is shaped around you.
Time to discuss any symptoms, concerns and goals that matter most to you now.
Musculoskeletal assessment of areas affected by pregnancy, childbirth or your return to activity.
Pelvic floor assessment, including an internal vaginal examination with your consent where appropriate.
Assessment of abdominal separation, breathing mechanics and core function where relevant.
Caesarean scar assessment where applicable.
Personalised advice, rehabilitation and clear recommendations based on your assessment findings.
MOVEMENT & COMFORT
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Your assessment can include areas of pain, discomfort or movement difficulty that may have developed during pregnancy, after birth or as you returned to everyday activity and exercise.
If you have several areas you would like help with, we will prioritise them together according to your symptoms and goals. The areas having the greatest impact on you can be explored first, with further assessment or treatment planned if required.
PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH
Pelvic Floor Check
Where appropriate, an internal vaginal examination may be offered to assess how your pelvic floor is functioning following childbirth.
This can provide information about strength, tone and coordination and can be particularly helpful where there are bladder or bowel symptoms, pelvic pain or signs of prolapse.
An internal examination is only carried out with your full consent. If you would prefer not to have one, your appointment can still be adapted around your needs.
ABDOMINAL WALL
Tummy & Diastasis Check
Pregnancy can result in separation of the abdominal muscles, known as diastasis recti.
We can assess the abdominal wall and consider how it is functioning alongside your breathing, core and pelvic floor. Where appropriate, targeted rehabilitation can then be used to support function, strength and recovery.
CAESAREAN RECOVERY
C-Section Scar Check
If you have had a caesarean birth, your scar can be assessed for healing, mobility and function.
We can also consider whether the scar may be influencing other aspects of your recovery, including abdominal movement, breathing or pelvic floor function, so rehabilitation takes the wider picture into account.
BREATHING & CORE
Breathing Mechanics
Pregnancy and childbirth can influence breathing patterns, which in turn may affect the way your abdominal wall, core and pelvic floor work together.
Where relevant, breathing mechanics can be included as part of your assessment to better understand how these systems are functioning together.
YOUR SUMMARY
Clear recommendations to take away.
Following your appointment, you will receive a report by email outlining your assessment findings and recommendations for ongoing management and rehabilitation.
POSTNATAL CARE AT AL WOMEN'S HEALTH
Ready to focus on your recovery?
This review is for women who are 6 months or more postpartum. Whether your baby is 6 months old or your birth was much longer ago, you are welcome to seek support for ongoing postnatal pelvic health and recovery concerns.