Moms, you made it to your 6-week postpartum checkup. You were examined, asked a few questions, and maybe told that you’re “cleared.”
But have you had a postpartum pelvic floor evaluation?
Pregnancy and childbirth can impact so much more than what you can see. Your pelvic floor, core, breathing, abdominal muscles, mobility, strength, and coordination can all change during pregnancy and postpartum.
And while many postpartum symptoms are common, that doesn’t mean you have to accept them as your new normal.
If you’re experiencing bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, pain, weakness, or difficulty returning to exercise after having a baby, postpartum pelvic floor therapy can help you understand what’s happening and what your body needs.
What Does a Postpartum Pelvic Floor Evaluation Include?
A comprehensive postpartum physical therapy evaluation looks at how your body is recovering and functioning as a whole.
Your physical therapist may assess:
- Pelvic floor strength, coordination, and function
- Core strength and control
- Breathing mechanics
- Diastasis recti
- Mobility and flexibility
- Strength and movement patterns
- Bladder leakage and other pelvic floor symptoms
- Your readiness to return to exercise and physical activity
This individualized approach can help identify pelvic floor dysfunction and determine what your body needs to support your postpartum recovery.
Rather than giving every new mom the same exercises, pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on your specific symptoms, goals, and movement needs.
You Don’t Have to Have Symptoms to Benefit
Bladder leaks, pelvic pain, pelvic pressure, heaviness, or weakness are all reasons to consider a pelvic floor evaluation.
But you don’t have to wait until something feels wrong.
Maybe you want to get back to lifting weights after pregnancy.
Or you’re ready to start running again.
Maybe you want to return to your favorite workouts.
Or maybe you simply want to feel strong and confident while carrying your baby and chasing your kids.
A postpartum pelvic floor assessment can help you understand how your body is functioning and give you a clearer path toward your goals.
You Deserve More Than a Quick “You’re Cleared”
Your 6-week postpartum checkup is an important part of your healthcare, but being medically cleared doesn’t necessarily answer every question about your pelvic floor, strength, movement, or readiness to return to your favorite activities.
“Cleared” and “ready for everything” aren’t necessarily the same thing.
Your postpartum recovery deserves individualized attention.
You deserve to understand why you’re experiencing symptoms—not simply be told they’re “part of motherhood.”
And you deserve a plan tailored to your body and your goals.
Imagine exercising, running, playing with your kids, lifting, sneezing, or laughing without constantly worrying about bladder leaks.
With the right evaluation and support, you can take meaningful steps toward feeling more confident in your body.
Let Us Help You
If you’re experiencing bladder leaks after childbirth, pelvic pain, pelvic pressure, weakness, or other postpartum pelvic floor symptoms—or you simply want to better understand your body after pregnancy—our physical therapy team in Rochester Hills, Michigan is here to help.
We take the time to identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and create an individualized treatment plan based on your body, lifestyle, and goals.
Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call to learn more about postpartum pelvic floor therapy and how we can support your postpartum recovery.
Dr. Rach + Team