Postpartum Physiotherapy
& Return to Exercise
Recover with confidence through personalised postpartum physiotherapy designed to support your body after pregnancy and birth. Whether you've had a vaginal birth or caesarean section, postnatal physiotherapy helps restore strength, improve function, reduce pain, and guide your safe return to exercise so you can feel like yourself again.
At Becoming You Health Coaching, we understand that every postpartum recovery is unique. Your assessment is tailored to your birth experience, current symptoms, lifestyle, and personal goals. Whether you're hoping to return to running, the gym, team sports, or simply lift your baby without discomfort, we'll create an individual rehabilitation plan that supports your recovery every step of the way.
Our evidence-based postpartum physiotherapy focuses on restoring core and pelvic floor function, rebuilding strength, improving mobility, and addressing common postnatal concerns before they become long-term issues. We take a whole-body approach to help you regain confidence in movement while respecting the demands of early motherhood.
Postpartum Physiotherapy Can Help With:
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Pelvic floor weakness and rehabilitation
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Urinary or bowel incontinence
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Pelvic organ prolapse
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Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
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Persistent abdominal weakness
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Low back, pelvic, hip, neck, and shoulder pain
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Caesarean section recovery and scar rehabilitation
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Perineal pain and birth recovery
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Pain during exercise or everyday activities
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Safe return to walking, strength training, Pilates, running, and sport
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Individual exercise progression after pregnancy
What to Expect
Your initial appointment includes a comprehensive postnatal assessment to understand how your body is recovering after pregnancy and birth. Depending on your goals and symptoms, your treatment may include:
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Pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation
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Core and abdominal muscle assessment
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Diastasis recti assessment and management
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Individualised strength and mobility exercises
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Hands-on physiotherapy treatment where appropriate
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Caesarean scar assessment and mobilisation if required
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Education on lifting, feeding posture, baby carrying, and everyday movement
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Progressive return-to-exercise programming
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Guidance for returning to running, high-impact exercise, or sport
Every rehabilitation plan is designed to progress at your pace, giving you the confidence to move safely while rebuilding strength and fitness.
Return to Exercise After Pregnancy
Returning to exercise after having a baby is about much more than getting back to your previous fitness level. Your body has adapted throughout pregnancy and birth, and it deserves a structured rehabilitation process that restores strength, supports pelvic floor health, and reduces the risk of injury.
Whether you're six weeks postpartum or several years after giving birth, it's never too late to benefit from postnatal physiotherapy. We help you rebuild your foundation, improve movement quality, and create a personalised plan that supports your long-term health and fitness goals.
At Becoming You Health Coaching, our goal is to help you feel strong, capable, and confident as you return to the activities you love. Through personalised postpartum physiotherapy and evidence-based rehabilitation, you'll receive the support you need to recover well, move without fear, and thrive in every stage of motherhood.
