From the Physio
Postnatal Recovery Blog
Evidence-based articles to help you understand your body, navigate your recovery, and return to the activities you love - written by a registered pelvic health physiotherapist.
The 6-Week Check: What It Covers (And What It Misses)
The 6-week postnatal check is an important milestone, but it is not a clearance for all activity. Here is what your GP assesses - and the significant gaps that often go unaddressed.
Why You're Still Leaking at 3 Months (And What to Do)
Stress incontinence after birth is common, but common is not the same as inevitable or permanent. Understanding why leaking happens - and why Kegels alone often fall short - points the way to real improvement.
Diastasis Recti: The Tummy Gap Explained Simply
A gap between your abdominal muscles after birth is extremely common. Here is what it actually means, how to check for it yourself, and - critically - which exercises help versus harm.
Returning to Running After Baby: When Is It Safe?
Running is one of the activities new mums most want to return to - and one of the most commonly rushed. Evidence-based guidelines changed significantly in 2019. Here is what the current thinking actually says.
Pelvic Girdle Pain After Birth: You Don't Have to Just Live With It
Pelvic girdle pain is one of the most underdiagnosed postnatal conditions. It is not just 'hip pain from pregnancy' - and physiotherapy can make a significant difference.
The Truth About Kegel Exercises (And When They Can Make Things Worse)
Kegels are the most universally recommended postnatal advice. They help many women - but they are not the right prescription for everyone, and doing them incorrectly can make symptoms worse.
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