Pregnancy MOT

A Pregnancy MOT is a one-hour prenatal assessment with a specialist women’s health practitioner. It includes a pelvic and musculoskeletal examination of your back, posture, pelvis and functional movement, an external pelvic health check, and a bespoke treatment plan to help you exercise safely, manage any pain and prepare for birth.

A Pregnancy MOT can be done at any stage of pregnancy. It is useful early on for preventative advice and safe exercise guidance, mid-pregnancy if you are experiencing back, groin, hip or pelvic pain, and in the third trimester to help prepare for labour and create your birth plan.

Yes. If you experience back, pelvic pain or other joint or muscular problems, we will assess these and discuss a treatment plan to help manage them. Your growing baby changes your centre of gravity, which affects posture and can cause pain — physiotherapy can help relieve symptoms and prevent them worsening.

Yes. You will be taught how to connect with, correctly strengthen and relax your pelvic floor muscles. This helps you stay leak-free during pregnancy and reduces the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction during and after birth.

Yes. Your practitioner can provide information for labour, including perineal massage techniques and help in creating your birth plan. They will also discuss what to expect during recovery and outline a plan for postnatal care.

Absolutely. The Pregnancy MOT is suitable both for women with pregnancy-related symptoms and for women who simply want a check-up with advice and preventative information to help them stay active and healthy throughout pregnancy.