Mummy MOT

A Mummy MOT is a specialist one-hour postnatal assessment that examines your pelvic floor (internal and external), pelvic alignment, musculoskeletal health and any abdominal separation (diastasis recti). It is carried out by a specialist women’s health physiotherapist or osteopath, and results in a bespoke postnatal recovery programme tailored to your lifestyle and fitness goals.

A Mummy MOT is recommended from around 6 weeks postnatally, but it is never too late — whether you gave birth 6 weeks or many years ago, the assessment can identify and help resolve postnatal issues. The check is recommended for all women following delivery, regardless of whether you have symptoms.

Yes. A Mummy MOT is recommended after any type of delivery, including caesarean. Pregnancy itself places significant strain on your pelvic floor, abdominal wall and posture, so the same assessment applies. We also offer specific C-section scar therapy as part of the recovery plan if required.

Your one-hour appointment includes: a full postnatal assessment with a specialist women’s health practitioner, an in-depth check of pelvic floor strength and abdominal separation (tummy gap), an assessment of physical problems arising from pregnancy and birth, and a personalised postnatal recovery programme with safe exercises to improve stability, posture and core strength.

After having a baby, around half of all women have weakness in either the tummy or pelvic floor area, and over a third experience complex pelvic pain. This can cause instability, weak core strength, back pain, pelvic pain, and bladder and bowel weakness. A Mummy MOT helps identify and treat these issues early so they don’t become long-term problems.

The Mummy MOT was founded by Maria Elliott, who developed it after her own postnatal experience while based in France, where postnatal rehabilitation is part of every new mother’s standard care. MEPS is home to Mummy MOT® HQ, and the assessment is now delivered by certified practitioners across the UK and internationally.