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Wendy Farren Physiotherapy

Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal

13/02/2026

Caesarean Section Recovery Checklist weeks 4-12

Week 4-5 Steadily progressing!
• Introduce gentle bridges, gentle Pilates exercises, squats and lunges if you feel stable
• Gently increase activities around the house
• Encourage toddler independence but spending quality 1:1 time with them too

Week 6 – Check-up time!
• A post- natal check up with your GP and local physiotherapist
• Gradual lifting engaging pelvic floor and breathing out as you do so
• Start scar massage 1 cm from your scar as shown by your physiotherapist if your scar is healed
• Increase low impact activities

Weeks 8-12- Doing more!
• Introduce swimming if your scar is healed and lochia has stopped
• If you want to return to sport, start to work with your physiotherapist to work on load and impact and strength training in preparation for higher impact activities
• Scar massage can be more intense at 12 weeks- take guidance from your physiotherapist

This post is for information purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice.

08/02/2026

Caesarean Section Recovery Checklist (with a toddler at home) weeks 1-3

Week 1- survival!

• No lifting your older child
• Log roll in and out of bed
• Use a pillow over your scar when you want to cough and sneeze
• Create a space downstairs where you have baby changing kit to avoid going up and down stairs too many times
• Take stool softener if needed
• Rest is needed
• Start pelvic floor exercises as soon as possible when your catheter is removed

Week 2- start gently!

• Start to walk slightly further
• Sit down to play with your toddler
• Get your toddler to climb up onto a chair to sit with you, don’t lift
• Ask your toddler to help with fetching nappies etc
• Take regular rests before any pain starts
• Try gentle pelvic tilts and engaging your lower abdominals

Week 3- Don’t overdo it!

• Still don’t lift your toddler- your scar hasn’t healed yet
• Light house tasks
• Start knee rolls, one leg stretches in lying and gentle head lifts
• Increase your walking distance

This guide is for information only and should not be considered medical advice. This information is not a replacement for seeing a health professional.

Look out for Weeks 4-12 on my next post!

04/02/2026

✨Post natal check ups

At six weeks to 8 weeks postnatal a physiotherapy check up is advised particularly if you have any of the following:
✔️ Scar discomfort
✔️ Feeling a bulge or a 'valley' down the middle of your abdomen when you lift your head when lying down
✔️Leakage of urine or faeces or aware of a prolapse
✔️ Have had a Caesarean section or instrumental delivery
✔️ Are struggling to do or feel a pelvic floor muscle contraction
✔️ Plan to return to exercise

If you would like a free 15 minute phone call prior to booking a postnatal check up please contact me https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

31/01/2026

✨A Caesarean Section is Major Surgery
✨ 42% of deliveries in 2023/24 were by Caesarean Section

Pain, tightness, weakness or scar sensitivity are common- and treatable.
Over the next week or two I will be focusing on Caesarean Section recovery and physiotherapy.

Physiotherapy can help to-
✔️Assist in scar management
✔️Reduction in pain and stiffness
✔️Restore strength in pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
✔️Improve posture
✔️Prevention of long term issues

If you would like a postnatal check up please contact info@wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk

28/01/2026

❤️I am very fortunate to now be a grandmother to four girls and one boy and it is a privilege to support my daughters after the birth of their babies:

How family can help a new mother in those early days postnatally-

1.Protect Her Recovery
~ Encourage rest without guilt
~ Don't rush her to '' get back to normal''
~ Encourage short, gentle walks

2. Help Out Physically
~ Lift, carry and reach
~ Hand the baby to her, especially if she has had a Caesarean Section
~ Help with cooking and cleaning can help to preserve her energy
~ Help out with older children's activities and play

3. Encourage Physiotherapy exercises, posture and movement
~ Create time and space for her to do her exercises
~Normalise rest days when she is sore and tired
~ Encourage good feeding positions- help set up pillows

If you would like to contact me about a postnatal assessment please reach out at https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

24/01/2026

✨Over the next few weeks I am going to focus on all things postnatal!✨
Postnatal physiotherapy can make a big difference for recovery, strength and confidence in getting back to doing the things that you love to do- especially if you are consistent.

I am going to focus on things like:
✔️ What to focus on in the early days in the post-natal period
✔️ How to progress an exercise programme
✔️ Tips to stay consistent while balancing everything else you've got going on

If you would like a postnatal physiotherapy assessment and treatment programme please contact
me at
https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

11/01/2026

It is wonderful when patients share their feedback with me. This lovely lady has really invested in her recovery, first from surgery, then by continuing to work on her fitness and seeking help for persistent pain.
Physiotherapy followed by clinical Pilates has helped her to get back to doing the things she loves!

04/01/2026

Over the last four months I have had the privilege of being part of a mentorship group ran by the wonderful Jilly Bond and Virginia Rivers Bulkeley from The Pelvic Pain Network. The mentorship group is designed to support physiotherapists who are treating patients with pelvic pain.
Pelvic pain can feel isolating, but you don't have to face it alone.
Chronic pelvic pain often stems from a mixture of physical, psychological and social factors. This complexity means that effective treatment must take a holistic approach, and this is where the role of a pelvic health physiotherapist is key.
If you are suffering with pelvic pain please get in touch. I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone call so that we can discuss your problems before you commit to an appointment.
You can contact me via https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

28/12/2025

I have been running my Breast Cancer Recovery Coaching service for one year now.

What Does This Coaching Include?
✨Rehabilitation: Rest is not best. Prior to starting treatment, particular exercises are an enabler to help your tolerance to cancer treatment.
✨Treatment Education: Gain clear, straightforward guidance to help you understand how your treatments affect your body.
✨Scar Management: I’ll guide you through effective strategies to improve scar mobility and support healing.
✨Cording management: I can help if you experience axillary web syndrome or cording after surgery
✨Sleep Support: I’ll share practical techniques to help you get the rest you need.
✨Confidence in Returning to Fitness: I’ll help you rebuild your strength with individualised progressions tailored to your stage of recovery.
To book your appointment or schedule your FREE 15-minute call, just click the link and submit the form with your details!
https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

20/12/2025

I have a space available in my balance, strength and mobility Pilates class. This class is aimed at people who find on and off the floor difficult. The class is done in sitting and standing and barres are available for support. We meet on Tuesdays 11-12 am.
Please let me know if you are interested in attending by contacting

https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

I take two other mat classes per week which both have waiting lists, but please let me know if you would like to join the list. These classes are on Thursdays 11.30- 12.30 and Fridays 10.45-11.45

14/12/2025

As we approach the end of another year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for trusting me to help you.
Wishing you a peaceful, healthy, and restorative Christmas!
Appointments are available over Christmas week and New Year week if needed!
Please just get in touch :
https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

10/12/2025

One of the Aha! moments during my recent talk to the lovely group of people at Move With Grace Pilates was the size of the bladder when it is filling normally. The yellow balloon in my right hand is filled up with 350mls water which represents the same amount of urine that would be contained in the bladder if it was able to fill to normal capacity. It is surprisingly heavy! This is the capacity that the bladder would normally hold in the daytime and at this stage most people are starting to feel a strong desire to empty their bladders.
The blue balloon is only containing 150mls water and represents a bladder that isn't able to fill fully due to low capacity. This can occur when someone is doing a lot of 'just-in-case' wees or the bladder is very sensitive.
If you are going to the toilet frequently or rushing to the toilet there are a variety of reasons why that might be.
Please reach out for help at https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

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The Health Hub, Fore Street
Kingsbridge
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Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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