Why Every New Mom Should See a Pelvic Floor PT
In many countries, postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation is standard care. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or C-section, your pelvic floor has been through significant changes. Early assessment and treatment prevent long-term issues.
Understanding Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pregnancy and birth change your body in ways that don't always resolve on their own. Postpartum physical therapy helps you recover from those changes: diastasis recti (the gap in your abdominal muscles), pelvic floor weakness or tearing, C-section scar tightness, urinary leaking, back pain, and the feeling that your core just doesn't work the way it used to. Whether you delivered vaginally or by C-section, your pelvic floor carried the weight of pregnancy for nine months and needs rehabilitation.
The standard six-week checkup clears you for exercise — but it doesn't assess whether your body is actually ready. That's why so many new mothers leak when they run, feel heaviness in the pelvis, or can't get rid of the "mommy tummy," which is often diastasis recti, not fat. Physical therapy for diastasis recti is one of the most common reasons women come to us. We use real-time ultrasound imaging to see and track the gap closing as your core reconnects — because guessing isn't good enough.
C-section physical therapy is just as important. The scar can limit your abdominal muscle function and cause pain, and the pelvic floor still needs retraining even when delivery wasn't vaginal. We treat women from Montclair and across North Jersey — whether you're six weeks or six years postpartum, it's never too late to recover.
Signs & Symptoms After Childbirth
If you experience any of these after having a baby, pelvic floor physical therapy can help:
- • A visible gap or bulge between your abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- • Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, jump, or run
- • Heaviness, pressure, or a feeling of "something falling out" in the pelvis
- • Low back, hip, or pelvic pain that started after pregnancy
- • A C-section scar that feels tight, raised, or painful
- • Weakness or "doming" in your core when you sit up or lift
- • Pain with intercourse after delivery
- • Difficulty returning to exercise without leaking, pain, or heaviness
How I Treat Postpartum Recovery
Your first visit is a full postpartum assessment — not just your pelvic floor, but your posture, breathing, scar mobility, and core strength. I use real-time ultrasound imaging (RUSI) to show you your pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles working in real time, so you know exactly what's happening. If you have diastasis recti, I measure the gap both with my hands and on the ultrasound screen, then track it closing as your core reconnects.
See real ultrasound biofeedback in action on Instagram @pelvicptplusTreatment is hands-on and progressive: manual therapy for tight tissue and C-section scar mobilization, targeted core and pelvic floor strengthening, pressure management strategies, and a guided return to exercise so you can run, lift, and live without leaking or pain. Whether you're six weeks or six years postpartum, we move at your pace — it's never too late to recover.
What We Treat Postpartum
From the early weeks after birth to years later — it's never too early or too late to address postpartum pelvic floor concerns.
Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation
Assessment and treatment of abdominal separation after pregnancy. We use targeted core exercises and RUSI imaging to restore function and close the gap safely.
Perineal & Vulvar Pain
Treatment for pain from perineal tears, episiotomy scars, or vulvar discomfort after delivery. Scar tissue mobilization and desensitization techniques.
Postpartum Incontinence
Bladder leaking after vaginal or cesarean delivery. Pelvic floor retraining with real-time ultrasound biofeedback to restore control.
C-Section Recovery
Scar mobilization, core reconnection, and gradual return to activity after cesarean birth. We address adhesions that can cause pain and restriction.
Return to Exercise Program
Safe, progressive return to running, lifting, and fitness after birth. We assess readiness and build a program that protects your pelvic floor.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Heaviness or pressure after delivery? Prolapse is common postpartum. We use pessary fitting guidance, strengthening, and lifestyle strategies.
When to Start
2–6 Weeks
Early Recovery
Gentle breathing, posture guidance, and scar care. Safe to begin even before your 6-week checkup.
6–12 Weeks
Rebuilding
Pelvic floor assessment, RUSI biofeedback, core strengthening, and gradual return to activity.
3+ Months
Return to Fitness
Progressive loading, running readiness assessment, and sport-specific training.
Frequently Asked Questions About Postpartum Recovery
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