What is a Mummy MOT and How Can it Help?

As a new mum, you’ve just come home with your new baby, excited, yet your body doesn’t feel like it used to be before pregnancy. Your body went thought many changes and also a delivery journey. Moreover, between nursing, carrying your child, and the everyday juggle, your body is under many new stresses. This is where a Mummy MOT comes in—a specialised postnatal checkup designed to address mothers’ unique physical concerns after childbirth. This assessment, conducted by a professional osteopath, targets your posture, core strength, and overall physical well-being to help you recover more effectively and regain confidence in your body’s capabilities.

What is a Mummy MOT?

A Mummy MOT is a comprehensive postnatal assessment designed for women after childbirth. Originating in the UK, this tailored checkup is carried out by a specialised physiotherapist or osteopath who assesses the mother’s physical health, focusing on posture, pelvic floor strength, and abdominal muscle integrity. This evaluation is crucial regardless of whether the delivery was vaginal or cesarean, as it aids in identifying issues such as pelvic and back pain or bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. The goal is to ensure a safe and informed recovery, helping new mothers regain their physical health and adapt to the demands of motherhood.

How Can a Mummy MOT Help?

At Encourage Movement, we understand the physical challenges that come with motherhood. That’s why we offer the Mummy MOT, a service that supports mothers in their postnatal recovery. Here’s how a Mummy MOT can help:

• Early Detection: We identify potential recovery issues early on, preventing them from becoming long-term problems.
• Customised Exercise Plans: Our specialists develop personalised exercise plans that focus on strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles, which are crucial for a solid recovery.
• Improved Control: We help improve bladder and bowel control, significantly reducing the risk of incontinence often experienced after childbirth.
• Pain Relief: Our approach addresses common postpartum discomforts such as back pain and pelvic pain, easing your transition into motherhood.
• Enhanced Wellbeing: With tailored guidance, mothers can safely return to their pre-pregnancy fitness levels and improve their overall wellbeing.
• Long-term Health: We highlight the importance of pelvic floor health, ensuring long-term benefits and a better quality of life.

Through the Mummy MOT at Encourage Movement, we empower mothers to regain their strength and confidence as they embark on the rewarding journey of motherhood.

Who Should Consider a Mummy MOT?

Whether you’re a new mum or it’s been a while since you had your baby, a Mummy MOT at Encourage Movement could benefit you. This service is tailored for any mother who feels she has unresolved physical issues postpartum, such as discomfort, weakness, or incontinence.

It’s important to know that addressing these concerns is always possible. Many women experience significant improvements in their quality of life even years after childbirth by undergoing a thorough postnatal assessment and following a personalised recovery plan. If you need clarification on whether a Mummy MOT is suitable for you, feel free to contact us at Encourage Movement for more information. We’re here to help every mother enjoy a healthy, active life with confidence.

Conclusion

In summary, a Mummy MOT is invaluable for mothers seeking to address postpartum physical issues. Focusing on comprehensive assessments and personalised recovery plans enhances pelvic and core strength, reduces discomfort, and improves overall well-being.

We at Encourage Movement urge all mothers to prioritise their recovery and well-being after childbirth. This step can significantly improve their quality of life and their ability to care for their families.