Thrive and Shine Women's Wellness
Pregnancy and Postnatal MOTs
Specialist women’s health physiotherapy for pregnancy, birth recovery, and pelvic health in North Somerset.
Why You Should Have a Pregnancy or Postnatal MOT
Pregnancy and birth place significant demands on your pelvic floor, core, joints, and posture. Even if you feel well, your body may be compensating in ways that aren’t obvious yet. A specialist Pregnancy or Postnatal MOT helps identify early changes, weakness, or tension so you can address them early and prevent issues from developing later on.
If you are already noticing symptoms — such as pelvic discomfort, leaking, back or hip pain, heaviness, or changes after birth — an MOT is the ideal starting point. It gives you clarity about what’s happening, reassurance about what’s normal, and a personalised plan to support a safer, more comfortable pregnancy or postnatal recovery.
Pregnancy or Postnatal — Where to Start
Pregnancy MOT
A specialist assessment to support your pelvic floor, core, and joints during pregnancy. We help you stay comfortable, active, and confident as your body changes.
Postnatal MOT
A complete check of your pelvic floor, abdominal recovery, and movement patterns after birth. Ideal for understanding what’s normal, what needs attention, and how to safely rebuild strength.
Pregnancy MOT
A Pregnancy MOT is a comprehensive physiotherapy check-up to support your body as it adapts, whether you’re experiencing symptoms or simply want reassurance as your pregnancy progresses. We begin with a full history — including previous pregnancies, any complications, and current concerns such as back or pelvic pain, pelvic floor symptoms, or feelings of pressure — followed by an assessment of your posture, back, hips, pelvis, and movement. If needed, an internal pelvic floor assessment can be included.
Your session may include hands-on treatment, tailored exercises to support your pelvic floor and core, and practical guidance on positions, daily activity, and preparing your body for labour. We also discuss helpful equipment such as maternity support belts and provide personalised advice on sleep, stress, and lifestyle factors that influence comfort in pregnancy. You’ll leave with clarity, reassurance, and a treatment plan, including any recommended follow-up or ongoing support where needed.
Postnatal MOT
A Postnatal MOT is a complete physiotherapy check-up designed to support your recovery after birth — whether you have symptoms or simply want reassurance that everything is healing well. From six weeks onwards (and up to around a year postnatal), we begin with a full history of your pregnancy, birth, symptoms, and general health before assessing your posture, back, hips, pelvis, abdomen, and movement patterns. Where appropriate, this includes checking for diastasis recti, pelvic floor function, and C-section scar mobility.
Your session may include hands-on treatment, tailored exercises to support your pelvic floor and core, and guidance on returning to daily activities and movement safely. We also discuss lifestyle factors, breastfeeding-related postural changes, and any ongoing discomfort from pregnancy or birth. You’ll leave with clarity about your recovery and a personalised treatment plan, with recommendations for follow-up and ongoing support where needed.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're pregnant or postnatal, the best place to begin is with a specialist MOT. From there, we can guide you through your next steps.
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Thrive and Shine Women's Wellness Studio
Corner House
Woodborough Road
Winscombe
BS25 1AQ
07862620259
Thrive and Shine Women’s Wellness provides physiotherapy for women, including support during menopause and midlife, helping with pelvic health, joint pain, stiffness and movement changes. Based in Winscombe, supporting clients across Weston-super-Mare, Cheddar, Axbridge and North Somerset.
Also offering pregnancy and postnatal support, Pilates, and remedial hypnosis (CONTROL Method).
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