What is a Postnatal Check?
A dedicated postnatal osteopathic check for mums from 6–8 weeks after birth up to two years and beyond.
The New Mum Postnatal Check is designed for women once they have had their 6-8 week postnatal check with their GP, up to 2 years postpartum (after you've had your child / children). Don't worry if you had your baby / babies longer ago, you can still come for this appointment.
Kibworth Osteopaths & Pilates is based in Tur Langton, within easy reach of nearby villages and towns including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Fleckney, Foxton, Great Bowden, Desborough, Corby, Kettering, Oadby, Wigston, Uppingham and Oakham.
We offer a dedicated New Mum Postnatal Check – a gentle osteopathic assessment and support after birth – welcoming women from across the local area who want kind, professional postnatal care close to home.
When it comes to women's health, we really do care.
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A Postnatal Osteopathic Check looks for stress, strain or injury from pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
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Treatment and tailored rehab can help ease pain, restore balance and support your recovery after birth.
Delivering your baby / babies is physically exhausting for your body. Whether you delivered vaginally or with a c-section, rehabilitation is key to your recovery. We also understand that the demands placed upon your sleep deprived body after having a baby are huge, from carrying your baby / babies to feeding (breast or bottle), this can place strain on your muscles, ligaments and joints.
An Osteopathic Postnatal Check ensures that the pregnancy and birth hasn't caused physical stress, strain or injury to the mother's body. Most of the time, women recover well from birth, whether they delivered vaginally or via c-section. However sometimes this isn't the case and your body may feel painful, imbalanced, or weak. Alongside the demands of motherhood, it can feel impossible to find the time to look after your body. It really can be done, and the New Mum Postnatal Check will help get you started.
Included in The New Mum Postnatal Check
Global spinal movement and pelvic alignment check.
Check for Diastasis Recti
What is diastasis recti? It is common when pregnant that the 2 muscles that run down the middle of your stomach separate at the centre (the Linea Alba) as your growing womb pushes against the muscles.
The amount of separation varies in individuals. Most of the time this separation is not an issue, however, if the gap in your midline is more than 2 fingers width you have a separation (diastasis recti), meaning abdominal rehabilitation is recommended. As an Osteopath and Pilates instructor I can rehabilitate and advise on this issue.
Feeding Postural Check (if relevant)
Suitable Pilates Exercises
Including abdominal (core) and pelvic floor rehabilitation, spinal strengthening and neck and shoulder stretching. These are all tailored to you and are gradually built up over time. Many of these exercises can be done during daytime feeds, so worrying about dedicating time is already taken care of.
Taking the time to do these exercises is really important as they keep help avoid injury when lifting your baby’s car seat, or lifting your baby out of the cot – both of which commonly do injure lower backs especially.
Information
All advice and exercises are emailed out to you on the day of your appointment. Please note if you are concerned about a vaginal or uterine prolapse this is not something I check for, so I will advise you to see you GP.
Should any physical stresses, strains or injuries be found this will be discussed and explained to you and Osteopathic treatment offered, which is included in the cost. If any further treatment is recommended this will be explained to you and you have the choice to book another session.
Whether treatment is needed or not, a follow up phone call (included in the cost) 2 weeks after your appointment will be booked in, to see how you are getting on with your exercises, and to provide you with an opportunity to ask any questions, or have your exercises updated!
Take the time to gently rehabilitate your body after birth. It has done something amazing - grown a baby and delivered it! It takes 9 months to support and welcome new life into this world, it takes approximately 9 months to recover from this process.
To make a booking online, choose the appointment type, who you'd like your appointment with, then pick an available date to make a booking.
Patient Information, Consent & Privacy
Osteopathy, like all forms of health care, offers considerable benefits, but may also include some level of risk. Research suggests Osteopathy is one of the safest forms of treatment (Bagagiolo et al, 2022). We require every patient to make an informed decision before beginning treatment.
At the appointment
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During your consultation at Kibworth Osteopaths, a health history will be established and a physical examination will be conducted. These examinations are performed to assess your specific condition, determining if Osteopathic Treatment is needed and can help.
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The patient/patient advocate understands that sometimes it is necessary to expose and palpate certain areas of the body for diagnosis and treatment.
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Every effort is made to preserve modesty and keep you comfortable. Please tell or signal to the Osteopath if you have any concerns during your appointment and if you ever feel uncomfortable please do not hesitate to say so.
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Before any manipulation is given, the Osteopath will explain the need and obtain your verbal consent and the patient has the option to opt out at any time.
Adverse Reactions
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The physical response to treatment varies and cannot always be predicted, as every individual is different.
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Whilst rare, some patients may experience short-term aggravation of symptoms – up to 72 hours.
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It is important to follow the advice of the Osteopath to reduce any chance of adverse effects from treatment and should you be concerned please contact us.
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