The Mummy MOT

The Mummy MOT The Mummy MOT® is a 1-hour postnatal assessment from six weeks onwards. It will check your posture, breathing, tummy gap and pelvic floor strength.

The Mummy Mot is detailed postnatal physiotherapy assessment of the abdominal and pelvic area. You will receive a report of the findings on the day. Following the assessment an appropriate safe exercise programme will be prescribed.

Join us LIVE tomorrow with Hannah, an amazing Women’s Health Physio & C-section scar specialist for a powerful conversat...
20/04/2026

Join us LIVE tomorrow with Hannah, an amazing Women’s Health Physio & C-section scar specialist for a powerful conversation every mum deserves to hear. 🎤

We’ll be sharing key insights, practical tips you can start using straight away, and the latest research around C-section recovery and scar care. 🤰🏻

Whether you’re newly postpartum or years down the line, this is your chance to feel informed, supported and empowered. ✨

Save this, share with a mum who needs it, and set your reminder 🤍

05/04/2026

There’s something about this time of year… 🌸

A sense of renewal in the air.
Longer days, softer light, everything beginning to bloom again.

For many, Easter is a time of hope, reflection, and new life.
And even beyond faith, spring reminds us that change is always possible.

Your body is no different.

After pregnancy, birth, or simply the weight of life, your body deserves patience — not pressure.
Space to rebuild. Time to reconnect. Support to feel strong again.

This season, we’re celebrating:
✨ gentle recovery
✨ rebuilding strength
✨ honouring the power of the feminine body

Because “new life” doesn’t just mean babies —
it means you, too.

Wishing you a peaceful and hopeful Easter, however you’re spending it 💛

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🎗️And it’s time we spoke louder and listened better. 📢Endometriosis is a conditio...
31/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🎗️

And it’s time we spoke louder and listened better. 📢

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body, affecting organs like the ovaries, bladder and intestines.

For many women, it brings chronic pain, fatigue, fertility challenges, and a long road to diagnosis – often 7–8 years.

That has to change.

At we focus on what’s often overlooked.

Up to 90% of women with endometriosis experience an overactive pelvic floor, contributing to pain with everyday functions – from going to the toilet to intimacy.

Through specialist pelvic health physiotherapy, we support women to:
✨ Release tension and improve blood flow
✨ Reduce pain and restore function
✨ Feel more in control of their bodies again

Helen’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and hope.

Her symptoms began as a teenager – by just 16, she was experiencing periods every other week. What followed was years of escalating pain, repeated A&E visits, and a decade-long wait for diagnosis

She went on to undergo multiple surgeries, face fertility challenges, and at one point was taking over 25 tablets a day just to cope. The condition impacted every part of her life — including her ability to work, with significant financial and emotional strain

At her lowest, the pain was so intense she described burning herself just to distract from it.

“I just became a kind of messed-up mummy. It was a living hell.”

Today, Helen is a mum of two, and through working with pelvic health physiotherapist Maria Elliott, her life has been transformed.

She now experiences a significant reduction in pain and is no longer relying on pain medication around her cycle – something she describes as “a noticeable difference” in how she lives day to day

Alongside this, Helen now volunteers with .uk using her voice to advocate for earlier diagnosis, better education, and improved care for women

Her journey was also featured in documentary Breaking the Taboos, helping bring this often misunderstood condition into the public conversation.

More in comments 👇🏻

Motherhood is never just one woman’s journey. 🩷It’s the mums who carry and nurture babies.The midwives and birth workers...
15/03/2026

Motherhood is never just one woman’s journey. 🩷

It’s the mums who carry and nurture babies.
The midwives and birth workers who help bring them safely into the world.
And the practitioners who support a mother’s body and mind as she recovers.

Today we celebrate the entire circle of care around motherhood. 🤍

✨ This Mother’s Day, tell someone you appreciate them.

Tag a mum, midwife, practitioner or friend who has supported you through pregnancy, birth or recovery. Let’s fill this space with gratitude for the women who show up for mothers every day.

Finish this sentence in the comments:
✨ “One person who supported me during pregnancy or postpartum was…”

We’ll be quietly sending a little something to three women mentioned in the comments – just as a small thank you for the care they give. 🤍

This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the power of Give to Gain. 💜At a time when so many women feel unhear...
08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the power of Give to Gain. 💜

At a time when so many women feel unheard in their health journeys, our practitioners are there every day doing something incredibly powerful – listening, supporting and helping women reconnect with their bodies after birth.

Through their work, they give women knowledge, reassurance and the confidence to understand their bodies again.

But this work is never one-sided.

Because in supporting women through recovery, our practitioners gain something too – perspective, purpose and the privilege of witnessing women rediscover their strength.

To our incredible practitioner community, we’d love to hear from you.

What is one thing you give women through your work… and what do you gain from it?

Share yours in the comments below and let’s celebrate the power of women supporting women.

The findings of the independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services in England, led by Baroness Amos, hav...
27/02/2026

The findings of the independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services in England, led by Baroness Amos, have sent shockwaves through the maternity community and for many women, they simply confirm what they have been saying for years.

Key findings:
➡️ A system where safety concerns were not always acted upon quickly enough
➡️ Women and families were not consistently listened to
➡ Inequalities in maternity outcomes, particularly for Black and Asian women and those in deprived areas
➡️Workforce shortages and burnout impacting quality of care
➡️A culture where learning from mistakes has been too slow

On voices from the frontline echoed these realities.

Rachael McGrath, Chair of the Birth Trauma Association, said the findings reflect women’s lived experiences, describing her own traumatic birth as leaving her in a physical and psychological crisis. She spoke of the bravery of women coming forward and the urgent need for meaningful change – because harm can last a lifetime.

Midwife Leah Hazard highlighted that more than 700 recommendations from previous reviews have largely been ignored, describing a “vast industrialised and broken system” and calling for truly holistic, person-centred care.

We do not share this to scare mums-to-be – far from it. Birth can be a wonderful, empowering experience for many. But for those who do suffer harm, we stand by you and will continue to fight for you.

This is why we support the call by Theo Clarke and Louise Thompson for a UK Maternity Commissioner, a petition that will be discussed in the House of Lords on 4 March, when Baroness Gohir asks why one has not yet been appointed.

Every day, our practitioners deliver specialist postnatal checks focused on pelvic health, recovery and long-term wellbeing, helping women who might otherwise fall through the gaps after birth. We also train healthcare professionals across the UK to raise standards in postnatal care and ensure women are listened to, assessed thoroughly and supported to recover physically and emotionally.

We will be watching closely. Because mothers deserve a system that protects them, listens to them, and learns from them.

Change cannot wait

11/02/2026

Today, I walked to Parliament on behalf of with driven by the stories of new mums struggling after birth. 🙏🏻

We’re supporting the petition for a Maternity Commissioner - because every mum deserves care, guidance, and a voice.

The time is now. Let’s be changemakers for postnatal care.

👉 Sign now via the link in our bio. 

OASI Awareness Month | Why prevention, checks and postnatal support matterObstetric A**l Sphincter Injuries (OASI) are a...
23/01/2026

OASI Awareness Month | Why prevention, checks and postnatal support matter

Obstetric A**l Sphincter Injuries (OASI) are among the most serious birth injuries a woman can experience and when they are missed or poorly managed, the consequences can affect her health, dignity and quality of life for years.

This January marks OASI Awareness Month – a global spotlight on understanding, preventing and supporting women affected by these often-overlooked injuries.

Yet awareness, training and prevention practices still vary.

Maria Elliott, Founder of The Mummy MOT, explains:
“During the antenatal period, it’s vital to talk to women about OASIs and what can be done to reduce the risk. Just as importantly, thorough checks must take place after birth even when the perineum appears intact. A**l sphincter tears can sometimes be missed.”

For many women, birth is just the beginning – how they are cared for afterwards can shape their health for life.

That’s why the OASI Care Bundle is so important. It brings together four evidence-based steps proven to work best when used together:

Informing women antenatally about OASI and risk reduction
Hands-on perineal protection during birth where appropriate
Correctly angled episiotomy when clinically indicated
Careful post-birth examination, including a re**al check even if everything looks ‘fine’

And this is where The Mummy MOT plays a crucial role.

Postnatal pelvic health checks help identify symptoms that may have been missed, support recovery after perineal trauma and reassure women about what is and isn’t normal after birth.

Pain, leaking or discomfort after having a baby may be common – but it is not something women should simply live with.

👉 We support the call for a Maternity Commissioner – to champion consistent, evidence-based maternity care and ensure women’s voices are heard at every stage.
👉 We encourage contributions to the national Call for Evidence on maternity and neonatal services.
🔗 Support the petition and share your voice via the link in our bio.

Informed women. Evidence-based care. Proper checks. Ongoing support.

Because women’s long-term pelvic health matters.

🚨 The UK maternity care crisis is real and the data now confirms it. 🚨Recent national figures show that maternal deaths ...
16/01/2026

🚨 The UK maternity care crisis is real and the data now confirms it. 🚨

Recent national figures show that maternal deaths in the UK are around 20% higher now than they were a decade ago, with over 250 women dying during pregnancy or in the weeks after birth in the most recent reporting period. Thousands more women are living with avoidable birth injuries, trauma and long-term physical and psychological consequences that are too often dismissed as “normal”.

On 6 January 2026, published a new Maternal Care Bundle. While any renewed focus on safety matters, this approach is largely reactive, intervening after serious harm has occurred. It focuses on responding to risk once something has already gone wrong, rather than preventing injury, trauma and long-term damage in the first place.

What remains missing is consistent, proactive postnatal care, the kind that identifies issues early, supports recovery and ensures women are not left to cope alone once the baby arrives.

🧠 So what does proactive postnatal care actually look like?

A Mummy MOT, a specialist postnatal health check, is available from around 6 weeks after birth. It looks at pelvic health, abdominal separation, posture, movement and offers a mental wellbeing check-in, helping to identify issues early rather than normalising pain, incontinence or ongoing discomfort as “just part of motherhood”.

Early assessment and support can make a significant difference to recovery, confidence and long-term health and reduce the risk of problems becoming chronic or life-limiting.

💬 We know change is possible. In May 2021, we ran a petition calling for postnatal pelvic health to be prioritised. Over 15,000 people signed, showing just how many families are affected and how deeply this issue matters.

📢 We support the call for a Maternity Commissioner, led by Theo Clarke and Louise Thompson to bring accountability, oversight and long-term reform to maternity services across the UK.

💬 Now we want to hear from you.
If you’ve experienced gaps in maternity or postnatal care physically, emotionally or mentally, please share your story in the comments. Your voice matters. 📣

31/12/2025

As we step boldly and proudly into 2026 ✨

Let's pause to reflect on the year we’re leaving behind.

2025 has been a year of growth, connection and powerful collaboration. A year shaped by incredible partnerships, trusted practitioners and purpose-driven brands who believe deeply in better care for mums. To every collaborator who stood beside us and amplified this movement — thank you 🩷

And to every incredible mum: slow down and truly listen to your body. It has carried you through pregnancy, birth, sleepless nights and endless giving. It has held you up in ways no one else can see. Now, it’s time to give back — one breath, one stretch, one moment at a time.

As we move into the year ahead, let’s focus on regulating our nervous systems through simple, daily self-care.

Tune in.
Reset.
Be gentle with yourself — without guilt.
Be authentic.
Be loud.
Be bold.

You deserve to feel strong, supported and at home in your body. You deserve to be the healthiest, happiest version of you.

💫 To mums-to-be and new mums:
If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or quietly wondering “is this normal?” — please know you don’t have to figure it out alone. Listening to your body early and seeking support is an act of strength. Reach out. Ask the questions. Book the check-in.

Here’s to listening from the inside out and building something meaningful — together.

Let’s make 2026 the year mums don’t just survive — we thrive 🌸

30/12/2025

Betwixtmas is made up of the quiet moments in between 🤍

A hand resting on a bump.
A deep breath.
A pause before the next feed, the next nappy, the next plan.

For pregnant and postpartum women, these small moments matter. They’re invitations to check in with the body, to notice what feels different, what needs support, and what deserves care. 🤰🏻

You don’t need to rush this season.
You’re allowed to pause.
You’re allowed to ask for help.

If something doesn’t feel quite right – physically or emotionally – The Mummy MOT is here with practical, evidence-based support. 🥼

💌 Our inbox is open if you need us. 🩷

Because caring for yourself is not an afterthought – it’s essential.

Time Is the Greatest Gift 🎁Hold them a little longer.Watch them wobble… then steady themselves.Until one day, they take ...
25/12/2025

Time Is the Greatest Gift 🎁

Hold them a little longer.
Watch them wobble… then steady themselves.
Until one day, they take flight on their own.

Give your time – real, undistracted time.
Because the greatest gift a mother gives
(and receives)
is time.

Slow down.
When you feel that quiet moment of connection,
stay there.
Linger.
Let it land.

Through my work at The Mummy MOT, I see every day how much mothers give –
their time, their energy, their bodies – often without pause, and often without being asked how they are feeling.

So remember this too:
your body deserves care.
Your recovery matters.
And looking after yourself is not a luxury – it’s part of mothering.

This Christmas, don’t rush.
These moments are fleeting.
Being a mum is a gift – and so is being supported.

Open the presents slowly.
Breathe deeply.
Be present.

With love,
Maria Elliott
Founder, The Mummy MOT 🤍


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The Mummy MOT®

Our mission is to look after you and your body so you can look after your baby.

Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and up to a third still have a gap in their tummy muscles at 8 weeks post birth. This can cause instability or poor core strength leading to women developing pelvic or back pain or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. These conditions do not have to be something you should just put up with as a result of having a baby.

Mums need to bend, squat and lift so we provide clinical post-natal care and functional exercises for female clients following birth (no matter how long ago)

It’s recommended that women have an initial assessment after their 6-8 week GP check, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues.