Giving birth is an incredible experience — but it’s also a major physical and emotional event. Whether you had a vaginal delivery, caesarean section, or experienced complications, your body needs time and support to recover. While life with a newborn is a big adjustment, prioritising your own postnatal recovery is just as important.
At Recovery Physiotherapy in Rydalmere, we support mums across Ermington, Dundas, Silverwater, and Parramatta with expert postnatal physiotherapy tailored to your body, your birth, and your goals.
Why See a Postnatal Physiotherapist?
No two birth experiences – or recoveries – are the same. Whether you’re feeling pelvic pressure, dealing with abdominal separation, or unsure how to safely return to exercise, our women’s health physiotherapist is here to help.
We support women with:
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Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
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Pelvic floor weakness or heaviness
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Bladder or bowel leakage, urgency, or control issues
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Back, pelvic, hip, or knee pain
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Neck and upper back pain (from feeding or carrying your baby)
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Anxiety around returning to movement or exercise
You don’t have to wait until 6 weeks postpartum to start healing. If something doesn’t feel right, our team is here to guide and support you.
👉 Link to “Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Support Through Every Stage of Life” blog post
What to Expect at Your Postnatal Physio Appointment
Your first postnatal physiotherapy session usually happens around 6 weeks after birth, but earlier appointments are welcome if you have concerns.
At your session, we will:
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Discuss your birth and postpartum experience
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Screen for abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
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Assess pelvic floor function
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Check posture and movement patterns
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Help manage pain, discomfort, or physical limitations
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Create a safe, individualised recovery plan – including return to daily movement or exercise like walking, lifting, or running
👉 Link to “Physiotherapy During Pregnancy: Supporting Your Changing Body” blog post
Pelvic Floor & Core Rehab: Why It Matters
During pregnancy and birth, your pelvic floor and deep core muscles are stretched and strained. Without targeted rehabilitation, these muscles may remain weak — contributing to incontinence, prolapse, and ongoing pain.
Our postnatal physio services can help you:
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Reconnect with your pelvic floor
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Learn proper activation and relaxation
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Gradually rebuild strength and control
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Progress toward safe lifting, running, or returning to the gym
We support many new mums from Rydalmere, Ermington, Dundas, and Melrose Park with practical guidance and hands-on treatment that evolves with your recovery.
Stronger, Pain-Free Motherhood Starts Here
Motherhood is physically demanding — with feeding, lifting, carrying, and broken sleep placing constant stress on your body. You deserve to feel strong, confident, and supported in this chapter of life.
👶 Book a postnatal physio appointment today
Let our team at Recovery Physiotherapy in Rydalmere support your journey – from healing after birth to building strength for motherhood and beyond.
📞 0421 867 437
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📍 7 Brodie St, Rydalmere NSW 2116 — easily accessible from Ermington, Dundas, Silverwater, and Parramatta
