Pelvic floor condition
Postpartum Recovery
Recovery isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about rising forward.
Your body has done something extraordinary. Postpartum pelvic floor PT helps you rebuild strength, restore function, and reconnect with your body — safely, intentionally, and at your own pace.
“This is not about rushing to your pre-pregnancy body. It’s about listening to your body and honouring what it has accomplished.”
What happens after birth
Your body has done something extraordinary.
The postpartum period is a time of incredible change, adjustment, and growth — both for your baby and for your own body. After carrying and delivering a child, your body has undergone major physical, hormonal, and emotional shifts. While many people focus on newborn care during this time, it’s equally important to focus on your own recovery.
From a pelvic floor physical therapy perspective, postpartum recovery is not just about “bouncing back.” It’s about rebuilding strength, restoring function, preventing complications, and reconnecting with your body in a safe, intentional way.
Common postpartum challenges
What you might be experiencing.
Signs pelvic floor PT can help
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse or pressure
- Pain with intercourse or touch
- Diastasis recti or core weakness
- Tailbone or pelvic pain
- Low back or hip pain
- Difficulty lifting, bending, or performing daily tasks
Even if symptoms seem mild, early intervention can prevent long-term complications and support a smoother recovery. And it’s never too late — we see patients six weeks postpartum and six years postpartum. Your recovery is valid at any stage.
What treatment includes
Rebuilding with intention and care.
A note on emotional wellbeing
Recovery is not just physical
“Physical recovery is closely tied to emotional wellbeing.”
Many individuals experience stress, anxiety, or frustration during postpartum recovery. Pain, functional limitations, and body changes can contribute to emotional strain. Pelvic floor physical therapy supports not only physical healing but also confidence, body awareness, and a sense of control over your recovery.
Postpartum recovery is not about rushing to your pre-pregnancy body. It’s about listening to your body, rebuilding strength, restoring function, and creating balance. Your body has done an extraordinary thing — it deserves to be honoured.
Related conditions
You might also be dealing with…
Pelvic floor conditions rarely show up alone. Here are some commonly related conditions we also treat at WildHer.
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