Mummy MOT in Redhill, Reigate and Horley
A specialist postnatal check after childbirth
A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal assessment for women after both vaginal and caesarean births. At Sara Gordon & Associates, we offer the Mummy MOT for women in Redhill, Reigate and the surrounding area who want expert support with their recovery after pregnancy and childbirth. The assessment looks at how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and abdominal muscles are recovering, helping you understand what is normal, what may need support and how to move forward safely and confidently.
The Mummy MOT includes a review of a pre-assessment form sent to you by email, a face-to-face assessment and treatment session, and a report after your appointment with clear advice and recommendations.
Is a Mummy MOT right for you?
You may benefit from a Mummy MOT if you have had a baby and:
- experience back pain or pelvic pain when walking, lifting your baby or pushing the buggy
- have noticed weakness in your pelvic floor or some urinary leakage since giving birth
- want to return to exercise but are worried about injuring yourself
- feel that your tummy muscles are weak and are concerned about separation of the abdominal muscles, known as diastasis recti
If any of these sound familiar, a Mummy MOT can help you understand how your body is recovering and what you can do to support it.
What does the Mummy MOT involve?
Your appointment includes a full postnatal assessment, which may include:
- a postural screen to identify muscle weakness or imbalance that may contribute to lower back pain or pelvic girdle pain
- an abdominal muscle check to assess for separation
- a pelvic floor muscle assessment
- screening for bladder, bowel or vaginal pain or dysfunction
This gives a clear picture of your postnatal recovery and helps guide the most appropriate advice and treatment.
How the Mummy MOT can help
Following your assessment, you will be given personalised advice, strategies and exercises based on your needs. This may include:
- exercises to help relieve post-pregnancy lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain
- functional exercises to make lifting and caring for your baby easier
- guidance to support a safe return to sport, running or the gym
Our aim is to help you feel stronger, more comfortable and more confident in your body after childbirth.
Postnatal physiotherapy with Bethan Cannon
Bethan Cannon is an experienced and caring women’s health physiotherapist who offers the Mummy MOT in a private and supportive setting. As a mother of two active boys herself, she understands how important it is to feel fit, strong and well from the earliest stages of motherhood.
Mummy MOT appointments near Redhill and Reigate
The Mummy MOT is a one-hour appointment and costs £115. For women in Redhill, Reigate and nearby areas, it is a valuable investment in your health, recovery and long-term wellbeing.
