You’ve just done something incredible. You grew a human. You birthed them. Now, whether you’re feeling exhilarated, exhausted, or somewhere in between… your body has been through a lot. Let’s be honest: there’s a myth that postpartum recovery “just happens” with time. But that’s kind of like telling an athlete to sit still after a marathon and expect to bounce right back. It doesn’t always work that way, and your body deserves better. Postpartum physical/occupational therapy is about giving new moms the support, tools, and personalized care they deserve to recover fully, feel confident, and reconnect with their bodies.
Your Pregnancy Changed Everything, Literally.
Think of what your body’s been doing for the past 9 months:
- Your abdominal muscles stretched to make room for your baby, sometimes leaving you with separation (aka diastasis recti).
- Your pelvic floor supported extra weight while also preparing for birth.
- Your posture changed. Your joints softened. Your breathing shifted.
Basically, every system stepped up in some way.
After birth, whether vaginal or C-section ,your body needs to remember how to move, breathe, and stabilize again. Postpartum PT/OT helps guide you through that process. It’s not just about “healing.” It’s about reclaiming strength and function.
How Postpartum Physical/Occupational Therapy Helps
A pelvic floor therapist is like the body coach you didn’t know you needed. Our goal is to be someone who listens, investigates, and helps you truly recover. Here’s how:
- Pelvic Floor Rehab (for bladder, bowel, intimacy, and more)
Your pelvic floor muscles take center stage in pregnancy and birth. And afterward? They might be stretched, tense, weak, or just confused.
We help you:
- Stop the pee-leaks because “just in case” trips to the bathroom aren’t normal.
- Ease pelvic heaviness or pressure
- Promote pain-free, enjoyable intimacy
- Coordinate your breath with your pelvic floor for true strength and health
- Healing Diastasis Recti + Restoring Your Core
Forget crunches for now. Your core is a team diaphragm, abdominals, pelvic floor, and back muscles and if they’re not on the same page, everything feels off. We assess how that team is working together and teach you how to reconnect with your core, breath, and posture… gently at first, then progressively stronger.
- Scar Care. Yes, It Matters!
Whether you had a cesarean or a perineal tear during birth, scarring can affect how you move and feel including pain, tightness, or numbness. We gently work on your scar to improve mobility, reduce sensitivity, and make sure it doesn’t interfere with how you’re walking, bending, lifting, or living.
- Posture & Alignment: Because Feeding Positions Are No Joke
The “newborn hunch” is real—and so are the compensatory habits that follow, such as hip shifting while holding your baby or back discomfort from prolonged standing. We focus on retraining posture and movement patterns to promote efficiency, strength, and support, helping your body feel resilient and stable rather than strained or stiff.
- Safe Return to Fitness.
Ready to get moving again? From walking to weight training, from yoga to CrossFit we’ll guide you safely, step by step. No pressure. No shame. No guessing.
When to Start? Whenever You’re Ready.
A lot of moms think they need to “wait it out” or “just get through it.” But here’s the truth: you can start healing now. Many women begin breath work in the early weeks and have a full evaluation around 4-6 weeks postpartum. Even if it’s been 6 months or 6 years it’s never too late.
You Deserve to Feel Strong and Supported.
Postpartum physical/occupational therapy isn’t a luxury, it’s the care your body deserves. Ignoring symptoms like pain, leakage, heaviness, or weakness doesn’t make them go away. It just makes you work harder to live your life. This is your reminder: you matter too. Your healing is worth the time. And reconnecting with your body is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your family. Let’s help you feel strong again. Book a postpartum pelvic floor PT/OT session today.
