What is a Mummy MOT?

The Mummy MOT is a specialist post-natal assessment recommended for all women following delivery – whether 6 weeks or many years after. Already part of every new mother’s standard post-natal rehabilitation in France, trained specialists assesses the strength and function of the tummy and pelvic floor muscles to help prevent long-term childbirth related complaints.

What does the Mummy MOT include?

  • 1-hour post-natal assessment with a Specialist Post-natal Health
  • Physiotherapist
  • In depth check of pelvic floor strength and tummy gap
  • Assessment of any physical problems arising from pregnancy and birth
  • A bespoke post-natal recovery programme devised especially for you, your lifestyle and fitness goals. This includes specific and safe post-natal exercises to improve stability, posture and core strength 

Cost: £110 including Assessment and Rehab programme

Who needs a Mummy MOT?

After having a baby, half of all women have a weakness in either their tummy or pelvic floor area – over a third suffer with complex pelvic pain. This can create instability and weak core strength and results in altered transfer load, back pain, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel weakness.

A Mummy MOT helps women avoid these distressing and often embarrassing symptoms. The assessment by a specialist physiotherapist of the tummy gap and pelvic floor will enable the creation of a bespoke her lifestyle and fitness goals, including specific and safe post-natal exercises to regain stability and optimum function.

Who does the Mummy MOT?

Elaine Walpole MCSP, Women’s Health Specialist and specialist in the Treatment of Complex Pelvic Pain Syndrome. Elaine is a fully qualified Mummy MOT practitioner. 

We are fully accredited with all major insurance companies: