Pelvic physio after childbirth – when to start?

Your Six-Week Checkup Isn’t the Finish Line — It’s Just the Beginning

Whether you had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, here’s the truth most people aren’t told:

Pregnancy and birth change your body — and pelvic physio should be part of your recovery plan.

At YFS (Your Form Sux), we help new moms reconnect with their core, rebuild confidence, and heal properly after one of the most intense physical events a body can go through. And one of the first questions we hear is:

“When can I start pelvic floor physio after giving birth?”

✅ The Short Answer: As Early As 3–4 Weeks Postpartum (With Clearance)

You don’t have to wait months — and you shouldn’t.

If your healing is progressing normally and there are no complications, you can start gentle pelvic floor physio around 3–4 weeks postpartum — before your six-week OB checkup.

But every birth is different. So we tailor your start time based on:

• Vaginal vs. C-section delivery
• Perineal tearing or stitches
• Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms
• Pain, bleeding, or scar healing
• How you feel, physically and mentally

👉 If you’re unsure, we start with a movement + breathing assessment, not an internal exam — and build from there.

🧠 Wait — What Even Is Pelvic Floor Physio?

Pelvic physio isn’t just Kegels.

It’s a science-based approach to helping your:

• Pelvic floor (the sling of muscles that supports your bladder, uterus, and rectum)
• Core + deep abdominal muscles
• Diaphragm + breathing mechanics
• Posture and alignment (which shift big time during pregnancy)

At YFS, we assess how everything moves together — so we can treat issues like:

• Leaking (yes, even a “little bit” is fixable)
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Low back or tailbone pain
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
• Pain during sex
• Core weakness or instability
• Difficulty returning to exercise

🕒 Why You Don’t Need to “Wait for Everything to Feel Normal”

Waiting until everything “goes back to normal” is outdated advice.

Your body just did something incredible — and recovery is allowed to be proactive, not just reactive.

In fact, the longer you wait, the more likely you are to:

• Develop compensations that cause pain later
• Delay your return to movement, intimacy, or sport
• Normalize symptoms like leaking or pain that are common but not normal

Early pelvic physio is about guiding your recovery, not rushing it.

🤱 Can You Still Do It If You’re Tired, Nursing, or Overwhelmed?

Yes — and you shouldn’t have to be “fully back on your feet” to get support.

Our sessions are:

• Gentle
• Low-pressure
• Customized to your pace and energy
• Baby-friendly (yes, you can bring them)

We’ll meet you where you’re at — not where society says you “should” be.

Final Word: You Deserve Better Than “Just Give It Time”

You wouldn’t ignore a knee injury for six months and hope it heals on its own.
So why do we expect that from postpartum recovery?

At YFS, we don’t accept “new mom pain” as normal.
We assess, listen, support, and rebuild — with pelvic physios who get it.

Want to feel strong, supported, and symptom-free again?
Book your Postpartum Pelvic Recovery Session at YFS. No referrals. No shame. Just real help, when you’re ready.