The Facts
Pregnant and postnatal women:
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1 in 5 women experience pelvic girdle pain
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Most pelvic girdle pain experienced during pregnancy will go within the first 3 months, but for the small few the pain can persist
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100% of women experience ‘tummy gap’ during pregnancy (this is normal to allow room for the baby to grow) however 45% of women continue to have ‘tummy gap’ at 6months and 33% 12months
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50% of those still with a tummy gap are likely to have some pelvic floor dysfunction.
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In 2022/23 1 in 4 of all UK births were c – section. With induction rates increasing, intervention rates increasing and births increasing it is expected this number to quickly become 1 in 3.
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85% of vaginal deliveries sustain perineal trauma during labour
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45% of women continue to have urine incontinence 7 years post-natally
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50% of post-natal women will have a degree of prolapse
Women:
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1 in 3 women have pelvic organ prolapse
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50% of menopausal ladies will have symptoms of prolapse +/- leaking exaggerated by oestrogen changes
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1 in 4 women (without having children) who practice higher impact/ volume training are also associated with leaking
Women's Health Initial
This is for ladies that may leak or have symptoms of prolapse (heaviness, bulging, dragging sensation).
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What the assessment includes:
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Pelvic floor assessment with the option to use ultrasound scanning.
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Screening for underlying bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction
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General function and core assessment
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Tummy gap assessment if appropriate
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Scar assessment if appropriate
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Tailored exercise and manual therapy for your symptoms and findings
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Advice around bladder retraining, prolapse and incontinence aids
The MummyMOT®
The hour long first session aims assess and guide women through post-natal recovery. The MummyMOT® is suitable for any Mum who has had their 6-8 week post-natal GP/ midwife check. This includes women who may have given birth years ago.
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​See the MummyMOT page for more info.
Scar Therapy
Scar Therapy at B&A combines a thorough assessment with the appropriate advice, hands on treatment and LymphaTouch to help manipulate your scar and in turn improve symptoms associated with them.
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We see a lot of c-sections but also treat other scars such as post knee replacements, skin grafts, mastectomies.
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For more information check out the Scar Therapy Page.
