Empower Pelvic Health

21/05/2026

These are the seven layers of tissue that are either moved apart/out of the way or an incision is made into when performing a c-section birth.

That’s right. SEVEN layers.

❤️‍🩹 skin
❤️‍🩹 subcutaneous fat
❤️‍🩹 fascia
❤️‍🩹 abdominals (moved apart)
❤️‍🩹 peritoneum
❤️‍🩹 uterus (bladder moved out of the way)
❤️‍🩹 amniotic sac

Social media is full of so much information (as one of our patients said yesterday), and it can feel overwhelming knowing where to start.

Our top tips for c-section recovery (from qualified and registered specialist pelvic health physiotherapists) are:

💜 keep yourself hydrated and keep your protein intake up to help with healing

💜 shower (not a bath) in your first 6 weeks and gently pat your scar dry after

💜 look after your posture - support your body with a pillow behind your head and cushions under baby (to raise baby up to you) and under your elbows

💜 if your scar has healed and has no sign of infection, openings, stitches or signs of irritation, start gentle scar massage using a product like or Alhydran cream. If you’re not sure how to massage, book in with a c-section scar specialist ❤️‍🩹

💜 silicon!! Get a silicon patch from either or to help with healing

💜 book in for a postnatal check to give you support and treatment plan to rehabilitate after birth

We provide c-section scar assessments and treatment as a part of Mummy MOTs, and you can message us or use the link in our bio to book 🩷

We’re going to do a whole other post on rest in c-section recovery, and the best way to manage this when you’re solo parenting, juggling other young children or working out your new normal with a newborn!

06/05/2026

🏋🏼‍♀️As well as wearing her physiotherapist hat, did you know that Kirsty is also a qualified personal trainer, with nearly 10 years experience, and a specialism in pre & postnatal fitness?

This is the perfect blend of skills to enable her to use her fitness knowledge during pregnancy, in your postnatal rehab or when returning to your favourite fitness activities, be that running, strength training, horse riding or something else!

She offers 1:1 or small group coaching at or can start your training at the clinic. Drop us a DM to find out more 🩷

30/04/2026

What a way to finish c-section awareness month with this fab result! Swipe through to see her c-section scar healing journey ❤️‍🩹

Kirsty first saw this patient in June 2025 and then again in August 2025. This patient has been fab at self massaging, using the techniques taught in her sessions. She came back again for a check and more treatment and is so happy with how her scar is looking and feeling ❤️‍🩹

This was achieved just using manual scar therapy techniques, and shows how much of a difference you can make with your scar by treating it.

If you’d like to book your scar appointment, head to the link in our bio or DM us

29/04/2026

🌟 How scars can heal with scar therapy 🌟

April is c-section awareness month, and we thought we’d celebrate this by showing you how scar treatment can really help 🩷

This amazing patient came to see us at 6 weeks +1 for a postnatal check when we started treating her scar. She has been following our massage advice to treat a hypertrophic scar (feels and can look a bit like a strawberry lace sweet!), using our recommended Alhydran and silicon gel, and a silicon patch from

She has been documenting her scar journey, and has allowed us share her images:

🌟 5 days post c-section (no treatment at this stage)
🌟 5 weeks +4 post c-section (no treatment at this stage)
🌟 15 weeks +1 post c-section (before treatment)
🌟 15 weeks +1 post c-section (after treatment)

You can see how after our treatment her scar has softened, looks more even and has blended into the skin more than the before photo 🩷

The effects of this aren’t temporary and it’s not just about appearance. We’re working to reduce pulling sensations and to keep the scar mobile and not pinning to tissues underneath.

Key things to remember:

❤️‍🩹 wait until your scar is healed (6 weeks) before beginning massage directly on it

❤️‍🩹 if there are any openings, signs or infection or stitches, you will need to wait for those to resolve before having treatment

❤️‍🩹 if you have had antibiotics in those first 6 weeks, wait until you are 8 weeks postpartum before treating your scar (it affects the healing timeline)

You can get 20% off initial scar assessments for any that are booked by the end of April (discount applied at appointment) by using the link in our bio or DM us (the appointment can be taken at any time after April).

24/04/2026

It’s c-section awareness month ❤️‍🩹

3 things we want all our c-section mamas to know:

🌟 moisturise your scar 🌟

We don’t mean with bio oil (that can get in the bin)

Use something ideally like Alhydran (evidence based and gentle enough that it is used to help burns) or Nadaya.

🌟 silicon is THE BEST 🌟

And not just any old from Amazon! Ideally you want medical grade - Scarban or Frida Mom (you can buy in Boots) are our go to.

Silicon not only provides a barrier if your scar is itchy or sensitive, but it is a humectant. So you put your moisturiser on, let it absorb and pop your silicon on top and it retains the moisturiser.

It also acts as compression which is really important for hypertrophic or keloid scars, and can help with a barrier to clothing if it’s feeling a bit sensitive 🩷

🌟 you can improve your scar years later 🌟

Scars mature at around 2 years old, and so working on them from 6-8 weeks postpartum (if there’s no infection or openings) is the best way to get started.

But, this doesn’t mean you can’t make changes later on - they just may take a bit longer to see ❤️‍🩹

You can book in to see us for a c-section scar massage with 20% off all bookings made by the end of April (the appointment doesn’t have to be in April!).

We also treat your scar as a part of the Mummy MOT 🩷

DM us to book your discounted c-section scar therapy so we can arrange the discount for you!

21/04/2026

Can we give a massive happy birthday to Lizzie!!

A lover of cake and a panad, easy to talk to, always approachable, a fab sense of humour, absolutely amazing at what she does and the best friend anyone could ever ask for 💜

Penblwydd Hapus Lizzie!

17/04/2026

We’ve had a few new followers recently (thank you!) and we thought it would be a great opportunity to showcase one of our (and becoming popular!) services:

The Mummy MOT!

Kirsty is our practitioner and explains what you can expect in your Mummy MOT and how to book yours 🩷

16/04/2026

We’ve absolutely loved seeing the response to our new postnatal check and the feedback we’re getting is showing all the love for it too 🩷

The Mummy MOT is a full postnatal check that includes:

🌟 a full postural screen
🌟 abdominal assessment with check for separation
🌟 pelvic floor check and assessment
🌟 assessment and treatment for your c-section scar

You can book your Mummy MOT in with Kirsty via the link in our bio or send us a DM 💜 we also have gift vouchers available too!

® postnatalrecovery

13/04/2026

31/03/2026

Think you are alone with this? NOPE! Around 1 in 2 ladies will have prolapse if they have had a va**nal delivery. Prolpase can be scary. Especially if you are not sure how to manage it or if something is going to make it worse. Don't write life off because of your prolapse. Go and find a great pelvic health physio. We coach ladies through this to make decisions that are right for them. We can teach you and help you feel in control again and we can get you STRONG again. 💪💪💪💪

27/03/2026

💛 Public Cervix Announcement 💛

Your va**na is not made of concrete.

There seems to be this misconception that your va**na is or should be completely rigid.

🌟 Newsflash 🌟

It is not and should not be rigid.

It’s meant to be elastic and change - how the chuff are you meant to get a babi out if it wasn’t?