PhysioNatal Colchester Antenatal & Postnatal

25/01/2026

My firstborn, premature and jaundiced. 2 weeks in SCBU trying to establish breastfeeding, going home at night without my baby.
Motherhood was not the easy transition I imagined. As an experienced physio I was not prepared for the changes pregnancy and birth wrought on my body or the complete lack of knowledge I had about it! I looked for support and was lucky to find it.
This is now my aim, to support women physically and emotionally through pregnancy, birth and their transition to motherhood.
I don't do this alone, I am grateful to be part of an amazing network of other women also working to support new mothers and parents

18/01/2026

My C section recovery package gives you the advice and support you need to heal from a Csection birth. You will get a Scarban silicon strip for optimal scar healing.
Be given a bespoke exercise plan to recover abdominal strength, tone and function.
Be taught self massage techniques to do at home and receive abdominal and scar massage treatments in the clinic to help reduce overhang, tension, numbness and discomfort from the scar.
The package is valid for a year from booking.
Book yours here: https://copfordphysio.janeapp.co.uk/

14/06/2025

I’m adding a Scaban kit to my Csection recovery package. The kit contains a silicon strip, strip cleaning and maintenance soap and an information leaflet.
Silicone is a gentle and effective way to treat scars. Scars lose more moisture than the healthy skin around them, which makes your body ramp up production of scar tissue that can lead to raised, hard scars like hypertrophic or keloid ones.
Using a silicone sheet or gel helps your scar retain moisture at the same level as the rest of your skin, so your body stops making that excess tissue. It will also help reduce redness, itching and pain.
You can start wearing the strip as soon as your scar has healed and it’ll last you about 4–8 weeks.

02/06/2025

Did you come to B2WN on Saturday? If you couldn't make it, I didn't want you to miss out! I have extended my event offers until Friday. Generous discounts on both a Mummy MOT and my C-Section scar package. Buy for yourself or as a gift voucher. If you are pregnant, you don't need to miss out, as once purchased they are valid for a year from when you give birth. DM me or contact me via my website to buy.

31/05/2025

30/05/2025

3 reasons to come and visit my stand at BTWN tomorrow! I have goody bags! Who doesn't love a freebie? Inside there are some product samples to help look after your intimate areas during pregnancy and afterwards, including a packet of soothing a**l wipes generously provided by along with some samples. Two - you can purchase Mummy MOT and CSection scar recovery packages with a substantial event discount. Buy tomorrow for yourself or a loved one - a great baby shower gift and they are valid for a year. Three - I will be on hand all day to answer your questions about pregnancy, birth prep and postnatal recovery, or anything else! Don't be shy, come and have a chat. See you there!

08/05/2025

If touching your Csection scar directly makes you feel squeamish or is uncomfortable in some other way, then try this. Find a quiet time where you can focus on the sensation and explore where it is OK to touch, belly? ribs? hips? through clothes? Can you send your breath down to your hands? Be curious about how the rest of the body reacts to your touch. Is there tension? Can you let it go? Do emotions bubble up? Can you let them through? Do you feel comfort and/or support from your hands? Can you allow that in?
The aim is to start to feel a sense of calm, safety and acceptance, to start to reconnect to an area that you may feel dissociated from. To build the foundation of long-term healing.
Let me know how you get on 😊

02/04/2025

It can feel like a leap of faith booking in with a new therapist. You may be wondering if I can actually help you, whether you'll click with me, how many sessions you'll need, what treatment options there are...To help you with the decision I now have a free, no obligation, video consult booking option. Book in, chat with me online and ask me anything you want to know! Link in bio

31/03/2025

The sunny weather may make you think about getting outside to run. If you've recently had a baby you may also be wondering if your body is ready. Perhaps you've already tried and it didn't feel so good. Perhaps you know you're not ready but are unsure what exercises you should do to prepare. If you want help with any of this, then consider booking a with me at PhysioNatal. I can give you a bespoke programme and treatment so you can get back to enjoying your running

06/02/2025

29/01/2025

Starting the New Year doing something I love, being a teaching assistant. This time, visceral manipulation for the pelvis.

25/12/2024

A big Merry Christmas and a huge thank you for your support this year.

Have a wonderful day!

Tanya.