What is a Mummy MOT?
The Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following birth vaginal and C-section deliveries. Your specialist physiotherapist Jessica Harrison will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after childbirth. Jessica will also provide you with gentle exercises and treatment to help with your recovery and get you back on track with your fitness goals.
Mum-To-Be MOT and Women's Health MOT are also available at Belmont House Clinic. Please see www.jessicaharrisonphysiotherapy.com for more information.
The Postnatal Check You Deserve
Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancyand up to a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post birth. This can cause pelvic instability or poor core strength leading to women developing pelvic or back pain or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. These conditions should not be something you should just put up with as a result of having a baby.
It is recommended that women have an initial assessment at 6-8 weeks postnatally, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues.
About The Mummy MOT
Postnatal Checkup -
All our Mummy MOT practitioners are fully trained in postnatal care and are licensed to carry out a Mummy MOT. Mums need to bend, squat and lift so we provide postnatal clinical care and functional exercises for female clients following birth (no matter how long ago).
60-90 Minute Assessment -
Your Mummy MOT session with Jessica Harrison Physiotherapy will last approximately 60-90 minutes. This is an in depth assessment that includes:
Full postural screen
Pelvic floor muscle assessment
Abdominal muscle exam to check for any separation
Screening for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction
Follow Up -
Education and advice on safe activities such as lifting your baby or pushing a buggy.
Bespoke rehabilitation programme with your goals and lifestyle factors in mind.
A written report of the findings of your assessment.
Prior to your appointment, Jessica will call you for an informal chat to run through the pre-screening questionnaire, details about the session itself as well as answering any queries you may have.
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About Jessica Harrison BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC POGP
After graduating as a midwife in 2007, Jessica worked for a number of years within the NHS and also the private sector. Aftre starting her own family and as a keen road cyclist and road runner, Jessicas passion for fitness, womens health and wellbeing grew, alongside her desire to set new challenges and life goals. Jessica went on to turn her passion into her livelihood by retraining as a physiotherapist at the University of The West of England.
Since graduating, Jessica has completed specialist post graduate training in physio-led pilates, acupuncture & dry needling, sports massage, visceral manipulationand has gone on to become an affiliated member of the Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy Organisation (POGP) and as part of her drive to educate women with research based and honest postnatal healthcare, Jessica has gone on to become a specialist fully licensed Mummy MOT practitioner to help women get back into exercise, sport as well as everyday life with the confidence they deserve.
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