04/10/2026
New mum? You don't have to wait until 6 weeks to get postnatal support 💜
The 6-week check has become the default time to see someone after birth. But if you're having bladder, bowel, breast or musculoskeletal concerns, you can book in with our Women's Health Physio team at any stage postpartum.
Before 6 weeks, we can:
💜 Do an external perineal assessment to check how your pelvic floor is activating and relaxing, and how any scars are healing
💜 Use real-time ultrasound to guide your pelvic floor and abdominal rehab
💜 Start gentle early abdominal and functional leg exercises, even with bub in your arms or in a carrier
💜 Teach early desensitisation and stretches for a Caesarean scar
💜 Pick up bladder, bowel or pain concerns early so treatment can start sooner
Internal pelvic floor assessments can be done once your lochia (postnatal bleeding) has finished, usually around 6 weeks.
Can't make it into the clinic in the early weeks? Postnatal telehealth appointments are available for birth debriefing, early bladder, bowel or prolapse symptoms, perineal, vaginal or Caesarean scar pain, or recovery advice, even if you're currently symptom-free.
We also offer breast laser and ultrasound appointments, and lactation support with Best Start Lactation Consultancy, so your postnatal care is all under one roof.
Find out more and book here: https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/postnatal-physiotherapy/
