Pregnancy and childbirth can put extra stain on your body, including increased pressure on your pelvic floor muscles, joints and ligaments. This may lead to discomfort or issues including tears, incontinence or prolapse. Our physiotherapist can assess for any birthing injuries and give you guidance on management throughout the postpartum period.
We recommend seeing us for your first post-natal appointment around 6 weeks to get an early start on treatment and management. However, you are welcome to book in at any point that you feel some guidance would be helpful.
We recommend seeing us for your first post-natal appointment around 6 weeks to get an early start on treatment and management. However, you are welcome to book in at any point that you feel some guidance would be helpful.
What we cover in a post-natal physio appointment
If you're recovering after having a baby, you may also find our guides on when to see a pelvic health physiotherapist and bladder leakage after childbirth helpful.
- Advice on recovery after birth
- Assess for abdominal separation and begin rehabilitation for this
- Assess for injuries or damage, and check pelvic floor strength
- Advice on returning to exercise and sex postpartum
- We also address any specific issues or concerns you are currently navigating
If you're recovering after having a baby, you may also find our guides on when to see a pelvic health physiotherapist and bladder leakage after childbirth helpful.
ACC Birthing Injuries
ACC began covering certain birthing injuries from October 2022.
The list of injuries eligible for cover are:
Read more on Maternal Birth Injury Physio here
ACC began covering certain birthing injuries from October 2022.
The list of injuries eligible for cover are:
- Anterior wall prolapse, posterior wall prolapse, or uterine prolapse
- Coccyx fracture or dislocation
- Levator avulsion
- Obstetric anal sphincter injury tears or tears to the perineum, labia, vagina, vulva, clitoris, cervix, rectum, anus, or urethra
- Obstetric fistula (including vesicovaginal, colovaginal, and ureterovaginal)
- Obstetric haematoma of pelvis
- Post-partum uterine inversion
- Pubic ramus fracture
- Pudendal neuropathy
- Ruptured uterus during labour
- Symphysis pubis capsule or ligament tear
Read more on Maternal Birth Injury Physio here
Initial Appointment (60 minutes)
Private: $170
ACC Maternal Birth Injury: $35
Private: $170
ACC Maternal Birth Injury: $35
Follow Up Appointment (30 minutes)
Private: $100
ACC Maternal Birth Injury: $10
Private: $100
ACC Maternal Birth Injury: $10
06 281 3511
|
216 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
|
|
Follow us
|