A Post Natal Assessment is a specialist one hour examination involving an intensive assessment,  followed by individually tailored integrated treatment plan, for mums in the postnatal period from their six weeks check up onwards or indeed many years after given birth.

This specialist treatment is very beneficial for mums whether they had a vaginal birth or a C section, and indeed after consecutive pregnancies as every pregnancy is a unique experience and may challenge the body in different ways.

Assessment involves a thorough evaluation of posture, abdominal muscles (diastasis recti or “tummy gap”) pelvic floor assessment and screening for bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction.  Education on how mum is recovering and advice on lifestyle patterns will be offered.  The focus will be on helping women achieve health and balance through manual therapy, acupuncture, targeted exercises and lifestyle changes.

The practitioneers at Westport Physiotherapy clinic  are invested in helping women achieve optimal health, balance and well-being and aims to educate, support and empower women.   At the moment, the Post Natal Asssessment service is not available at the clinic in Westport, we are hoping to have it available again in the near future.