Pelvic and Perinatal Physiotherapy

We offer 1:1 appointments for include:

• stress urinary incontinence (leaking when coughing, sneezing or exercising)
• urge incontinence (needing to get to the toilet quickly and sometimes leaking beforehand
• prolapse (heaviness or dragging in pelvic area)
• faecal or wind incontinence
• constipation
• difficulties emptying bowels
• vaginal pain and pelvic floor tension
• From 20 weeks pregnant we see women who have a first degree relative (mother or sister) who has incontinence or prolapse. Please refer yourself for a telephone appointment to help reduce your higher risk due to family history.

We offer small group sessions or 1:1 appointments for:

• pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP), hip or back pain or sciatica
• pregnancy related carpal tunnel syndrome
• diastasis recti (separating of the tummy muscles)
• We also treat any of the above Pelvic Health conditions if pregnant or in the first year postnatal, as a 1:1 appointment

You should be automatically referred following the following birth type: forceps or ventouse, shoulder dystocia, O/P (back-to-back), or after twins with a combined weight of over 8lb 7oz. You may be invited to our small Postnatal education session.

If you have not heard anything by 6 weeks after your birth, please contact the Physiotherapy department

How do I get a referral?

If you are pregnant or in the first year postnatal with any of the above conditions your midwife or GP can refer, or you can refer yourself using our online form.