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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.

27/08/2025

A note from our amazing COO, Kirstie 🩷

After a week of sandy toes, sticky ice-cream kisses, endless snack negotiations, and memory-making in the sun, I’m back in the office, where at least no one’s asking for snacks every five minutes! 😂

I’m so grateful for the pause, the chaos, and the beautiful reminder that my most treasured role is being a mummy. 🙏🏻

As we step into a new season, I feel energised and focused on two things:

➡️ Ensuring mums get the postnatal care and support they truly deserve
➡️ Growing our incredible network of Mummy MOT practitioners

Whether you’re a mum looking for a postnatal check-up or a women’s health practitioner keen to upskill, our DMs are always open. 📥

Thank you for being part of this amazing community. Let’s keep building, advocating, and creating change for women everywhere. 🙌🏻

30/07/2025

Zara’s Story – Upper Re**us Diastasis & Whole-Body Recovery. 🩷
Image shared with permission.

Did you know 1 in 3 mums still experience diastasis recti 12+ weeks after birth?
Without targeted, integrated care, symptoms can persist long after the early postnatal period.

Zara presented with an upper re**us diastasis, as well as:
🦶 Foot pain
💧 Fluid retention in the legs
⚡ Neural tension in the hands

Her recovery wasn’t just about closing a gap, it was about restoring deep, functional integrity to the whole system.

We used a multi-layered approach:
✔️ Targeted rehab for the deep core, upper body, and lower limbs
🫁 Breathwork to support pressure regulation, diaphragm-pelvic floor synergy, and vagal tone
🤲 Visceral work to address abdominal tension, improve organ mobility, and restore fascial glide
🧠 Manual therapy to release restrictions around L3–L4 and stabilise the sacral-spinal junction

✅ The results?
🌟 Improved tensioning and closure of her upper diastasis
🌟 Better coordination of breath and core control
🌟 Reduced fluid retention and foot sensitivity
🌟 Full resolution of neural symptoms

This is why we teach practitioners to view diastasis as a whole-body issue, not just a separation in the abdominal wall.

💡 Want to learn how to assess and treat complex postnatal cases like Zara’s?
Whether you’re a physio, osteopath, midwife, or GP, the Mummy MOT Practitioner Training gives you evidence based tools to make a real impact.

🔗 Join over 900+ trained professionals across the UK and beyond.

📅 September 2025 OR November 2025, Practitioner Training – Central London
⚡ Early Bird 20% OFF – Limited spaces remaining!
📩 Link in bio or email help@mummymot.com to apply

’sHealth

24/06/2025

It takes just 5 minutes but could save your life. 🩷
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Cervical screening prevents up to 75% of cervical cancers and saves around 4,500 lives a year in the UK. But nearly 1 in 3 eligible women don't attend.
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At The Mummy MOT®, we know how easy it is to put yourself last, especially after having a baby. But your health matters too. Your little one needs you well. 🙏🏻
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Feeling nervous? You’re not alone. We’re here to support and empower you to take that step.
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Book your smear test. ☑️
Encourage a friend to do the same. 🥰
Talk about it. 🗣️

Let’s look after mums as well as babies! 🤲🏻

15/06/2025

This Father's Day, let's talk about men’s health. ♂️

Behind every strong mum is often a strong partner, and his health matters too. This Men’s Health Week, we’re encouraging women to open up the conversation. 🗣️

Men are less likely to seek help when something feels off, physically or mentally. That’s where we come in. As partners, sisters, daughters and friends, we can help remove the stigma and normalise looking after all aspects of health. ✔️

The postpartum period can take its toll on dads too, with up to 1 in 10 new fathers experiencing postnatal depression, and many facing disrupted sleep, hormone shifts, and increased stress. However, these challenges are often overlooked.

This Father’s Day, give the men in your life the nudge they might need. Whether it’s booking that check-up, joining you for a walk, or simply asking “How are you, really?” – you might be the reason they take the first step.

Let’s lift each other – because family health is a team effort. 🙌🏻

13/06/2025

Let’s talk about something too many women suffer with in silence: prolapse.

June is Prolapse Awareness Month, and it’s time we break the silence around a condition that affects millions of women, yet is still widely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and dismissed.

The reality:
▪️ More than 1 in 2 postnatal women have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), whether symptomatic or not (Hagen & Stark, 2011)
▪️ By age 80, 1 in 10 women will need surgery for prolapse, something that may be preventable with early diagnosis and support (Memon & Handa, 2013)
▪️ According to NICE, over 50% of all women will be affected by prolapse in their lifetime

💬 So why don’t we talk about it more?

Symptoms can include:
⚠️ A feeling of heaviness or dragging in your lower tummy or va**na
⚠️ A bulge or lump in or coming out of your va**na
⚠️ Discomfort or numbness during s*x
⚠️ Problems peeing – like incomplete emptying or leakage
⚠️ Or… no symptoms at all until an internal check

Too often, women are told it's “just part of motherhood.”
It’s not.
You deserve answers. You deserve care. You deserve to feel strong again.

At The Mummy MOT, we support women with specialist postnatal care – assessing pelvic floor function, core strength, and creating personalised recovery plans.

🤍 You are not alone
🩺 You can recover
💪 And you deserve better care

Let’s end the stigma. Let’s start the conversation.

✨ Find your nearest practitioner via the link in our bio and book your check today, or tag someone who needs to hear this.

We’re creating a future where every woman feels seen, supported, and strong. 💪🏻

💬 Have you experienced prolapse? Share your story in the comments – you never know who it might help.

06/05/2025

✨✨ Collaborations and Big Steps Forward at The Mummy MOT !✨✨

A huge thank you to the brilliant team at Giraffe Vision for their dynamic, creative, and efficient partnership in helping us develop and grow even further. With exciting projects already underway, Giraffe Vision has played a pivotal role in initiating our collaboration with CT Medical Sales, a partnership that will allow us to deliver more focused diagnostics and treatment to many more women.

It’s a transformative time at The Mummy MOT, with several initiatives lined up that will expand opportunities for our dedicated MMOT practitioners and further elevate the care we offer.

We’re energised and ready to optimise, **now’s the time!**

Thank you again to the entire team at Giraffe Vision. We can’t wait to see what we achieve together next.

02/05/2025

We’re really excited to announce that CT Medical is now an official sponsor of Mummy MOT! 💥

CT Medical shares our passion for women’s health and understands how vital postnatal care is—not just for recovery, but for long-term wellbeing. Their support will help us continue to grow and reach even more mums who need expert guidance and reassurance during one of the most transformative (and sometimes overwhelming) times of their lives.

At Mummy MOT, we believe every mum deserves access to high-quality postnatal care, and with CT Medical by our side, we’re one step closer to making that a reality for more women across the country.

Huge thanks to the team at CT Medical for believing in what we do. We can’t wait to see what we achieve together!

22/04/2025

Feeling incredibly thankful and proud that *The Mummy MOT* has been nominated for **Organisation of the Year** by the *Active Pregnancy Foundation*.

We’ve always believed in empowering women through every stage of pregnancy and beyond, and to be recognised by a foundation that does such vital and inspiring work is a true honour.

A huge shoutout to our amazing community of **700+ Mummy MOT-trained practitioners** across the UK and internationally — your dedication to improving outcomes and wellbeing for pregnant and postnatal women is what this nomination is all about.

Thank you to the *Active Pregnancy Foundation* for this recognition, and for everything you do to promote safe, supported movement and recovery for all mums.

This nomination is for all of us!

06/03/2025

Happy World Book Day! 🌍📚 At the clinic, HQ of , our current fav read is ‘Rumi: Poet of Joy and Love’ by Rashin Kheiriyeh.

This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a journey through the wisdom of Rumi’s timeless teachings, reminding us of the importance of joy, love, and self-discovery. Just like Rumi’s words, we hope that each step in your postnatal journey brings you closer to your own inner peace and strength. 💖

To all the incredible mums out there—may you find moments of joy, love, and rest in every day. You’re doing amazing! ✨

Let us know in the comments what you’re currently reading! 👇🏻

28/02/2025

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Things that have REALLY helped me through out my pregnancy ❤️

1. The pregnancy, birth and beyond book by I started reading this as soon as I found out I was pregnant and I learnt so much! Hiiighly recommend.

2. ‘Is it normal’ podcast with - honestly have listened to this the whole way through my pregnancy and I am still re-listening to loads of the relevant episodes. It really puts your mind at ease week on week when your questioning symptoms and what the hell is going on!

3. My pre-natal supplements. These Enhanced Fertility have been my go-to through out pregnancy and are suitable for post-partum too so will continue taking them!

4. I had an amazing pregnancy MOT with which I HIGHLY recommend for anyone who is pregnant and wants to check if everything is ok. We discussed my pelvic girdle pain, looked at my pelvic floor, general alignment and my carpel tunnel and was then given a range of exercises & plan to improve eveything. I am definitely going to go back after birth for a Mummy MOT aswell!

5. We did the private first aid course with a few friends with and it was so insightful and really helped us feel more prepared.

6. A birthing ball, to prepare for labour and for general comfort. I literally use it all the time. I just got mine on Amazon.

7. Breathwork for birth session with This was such a great session , we learnt so much about the power of breathing through labour and birth and different techniques to help. Felt a lot more confident after this.

8. Comfy maternity wear is a must, but I feel like loads of them don’t actually look that great. is both comfortable and stylish ✨

9. I have loved the flexibility of doing online Pilates throughout, especially when my pelvic girdle pain was becoming too much of an issue, doing specific classes online made me feel more at ease. has amazing pre-natal workouts I’ve been doing throughout.

10. My elasticsted black trousers. Literally haven’t taken them off. I sized up to a 14 and am still wearing them. Link in my FEB highlights.

20/01/2025

🎉 BEAT BLUE MONDAY WITH A MUMS’ NIGHT OUT GIVEAWAY! 🎉

New mums, we see you – and we know how important it is to take time for yourself. That’s why we’re giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the hilarious in her brand-new stand-up show, Pinotphile! 🍷

Joanne’s unfiltered, laugh-out-loud storytelling is the perfect escape, with tales of life’s ups and downs delivered in her signature “terrifyingly funny” style (London Evening Standard). Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights or just need a breather, this is a chance to enjoy a well-deserved evening of laughter and connection.

📅 Pinotphile London Dates:
📍 Eventim Apollo
🗓️ Friday, 26th September 2025 – 8:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, 27th September 2025 – 8:00 PM

💬 To enter, simply:
1️⃣ Like this post.
2️⃣ Tag a fellow mum who could use a night out!
3️⃣ Share a moment that made you smile recently (big or small!) in the comments.

Let’s make Blue Monday a little brighter – because laughter truly is the best therapy. 💙

T&Cs apply. Giveaway closes [31/01/25]. Winner announced shortly after.

11/01/2025

Attention Women’s Pelvic Health Professionals! 🌟

Are you a physiotherapist, osteopath, midwife, or GP ready to expand your expertise in women’s health? Whether you're already working in pelvic health or want to transition into this vital field, our Basic Pelvic Health Assessment Course is your perfect starting point.

🩺 Why Join Us?
This in-person course is tailored for professionals passionate about supporting postnatal mums, equipping you with:

✅ Core skills to assess and support pelvic floor health.
✅ Practical techniques to aid postpartum recovery.
✅ The confidence to help mums regain strength, well-being, and quality of life.

✨ Join the Growing Community!
Today, we trained 12 amazing professionals dedicated to improving postnatal care – will you be next?

📅 Upcoming Training Dates

March 18 & 22nd, 2025 – London
November 4 & 8th, 2025 – London

Empower your career and transform the lives of postnatal mums. Book your spot now via the link in our bio!

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http://themummymot.com/

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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 s*xual 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.

A Mummy MOT® is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both va**nal and cesarean deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after birth. And if they’re not, then we can provide you with exercises and treatment to help in your recovery and to return to exercise safely.

All our practitioners are fully trained and licensed to carry out a Mummy MOT®.

The MummyMOT® System

The MummyMOT System combines the principles of a physiotherapy assessment with the practice of functional retraining. Following delivery, postural changes, muscle imbalances and altered alignment occur and persist. It is essential to correct and rebalance otherwise pain, prolapse, incotinence and/or diastasis (tummy gap) will persist. Left untreated, how can mums return to daily functionally activities safely?

The Mummy MOT® identifies muscle imbalances through the assessment and the restorative exercise programme corrects them, regaining stability and allowing optimal function.

Find a practitioner near you: http://themummymot.com/the-mummy-mot-practitioners/

Please note that any information given on our social media accounts or website is for guidance only - it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and does not replace advice given by your own health care professional. Always consult your personal healthcare professional for specific medical advice.

To book an appointment with our founder in, Maria Elliott of MEPS UK, call 0203 109 0201