Pregnancy & Postnatal Care
Supporting You Before & After Birth.
Specialist pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy in Norwich, including the Mummy MOT. Compassionate, evidence-based care to help you feel strong and confident at every stage.
Care for your changing body, every step of the way
Pregnancy and birth bring enormous physical change. Whether you're preparing for birth or recovering afterwards, specialist physiotherapy helps you manage discomfort, prevent common issues, and rebuild strength safely.
The Mummy MOT is a comprehensive postnatal assessment, suitable after both vaginal delivery and C-section, that identifies and addresses any physical changes or concerns. Together we'll follow an evidence-based plan for returning to daily activities and the exercise you enjoy.
How I support you through pregnancy & beyond
Discomfort that hasn't settled since pregnancy doesn't have to be your new normal.
Pregnancy Aches & Pains
Managing pelvic girdle pain, back pain, and the musculoskeletal changes that come with pregnancy.
Postnatal Recovery
An evidence-based approach to returning to daily activities and exercise after birth, at your pace.
Mummy MOT
A full check of your tummy, pelvic floor, and posture to guide a safe, structured recovery.
Postnatal Bladder Issues
Assessment and treatment of leakage and urgency that can follow pregnancy and birth.
Tummy Gap (Diastasis)
Checking for and rehabilitating abdominal separation so your core can rebuild its strength.
Birth Preparation
Preparing your body for birth and reducing the risk of common postnatal complications.
Pregnancy & Postnatal Treatments
Pregnancy & Postnatal Treatments
Tailored assessments to support your recovery and prepare your body, before and after birth.
Mummy MOT
A comprehensive postnatal assessment designed to support your recovery after pregnancy and birth. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or C-section, this check helps identify and address any physical changes, discomfort, or concerns.
Pregnancy Check
A tailored assessment to support your body as it adapts to pregnancy. It helps manage discomfort, prevent common musculoskeletal issues, and prepare you for birth and postnatal recovery.
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Common Questions
What can physiotherapy help with during pregnancy?
Pregnancy physiotherapy can help with pelvic girdle pain, back pain, and other musculoskeletal changes. It can also provide guidance for staying active, preparing for birth, and planning postnatal recovery.
What is a Mummy MOT?
A Mummy MOT is a comprehensive postnatal assessment of your tummy, pelvic floor, posture, symptoms, and recovery goals. It is designed to guide a safe, structured return to daily activities and exercise.
Is a Mummy MOT suitable after a C-section?
Yes. A Mummy MOT is suitable after both vaginal birth and C-section. The assessment and recovery plan are tailored to your birth experience, current symptoms, and individual goals.
Can you help with bladder symptoms after birth?
Yes. Postnatal physiotherapy can assess and treat bladder leakage, urgency, and other pelvic floor symptoms that may follow pregnancy and birth.
Can physiotherapy help with abdominal separation?
Yes. Ellie can assess diastasis recti, often called a tummy gap, and create a rehabilitation plan to help rebuild abdominal and core strength safely.
Reclaim Your Comfort and Confidence
You don’t have to keep putting up with pain, discomfort or symptoms that hold you back. Whether you’re ready to book an appointment or would like to talk through your options first, I’m here to help you take the next step towards feeling better.