What is a Mummy MOT®?
The Mummy MOT® is a specialist postnatal assessment carried out by a trained women’s health physiotherapist. Over a comprehensive 60–90 minute appointment, it looks at how your body has recovered after pregnancy and childbirth — going far beyond a simple pelvic
floor check.
Your physiotherapist will assess your pelvic floor muscle function, any abdominal muscle separation (Diastasis Recti), core strength and breathing, posture and movement, and your back, pelvic and hip function. Where appropriate, and only with your consent, they can also
assess a caesarean or perineal scar.
From there, you’ll receive an individual treatment and rehabilitation plan built around you— helping you return safely to exercise, work and everyday activities. Postnatal symptoms are far more common than many women realise, and far more treatable than many expect,
even months or years after having children.
Who is a Mummy MOT® for?
A Mummy MOT® is suitable for anyone who has had a baby — whether you had a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, and whether it’s your first baby or you’ve had several pregnancies.
It’s especially helpful if you’re experiencing symptoms such as:
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Urinary leakage or urgency
- Pelvic heaviness or prolapse symptoms
- Abdominal separation (a “tummy gap”)
- Back, pelvic or hip pain
- Pain during intercourse
- Ongoing postnatal discomfort
You don’t need to have symptoms to book. Many women come to check their recovery and make sure they’re ready before returning to exercise
