The Mummy MOT®️ is a specialist postnatal examination recommended for all women following both a vaginal and caesarean delivery.
The Mummy MOT®️ is suitable from 6 weeks post delivery and many years after – once postnatal always postnatal !
What does the Mummy MOT include ?
- 1 hour postnatal assessment with a specialist physiotherapist
- Full postural screen
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment
- Abdominal muscle examination to check for any separation (tummy gap)
- Screening for any bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction arising from pregnancy and birth
- An effective postnatal recovery programme looking at posture, breathing and core activation.
Who needs a Mummy MOT ?
In an ideal world all women would be offered a postnatal screening. We know that after having a baby some women will have pelvic floor and abdominal muscle weakness and dysfunction.