What is a Mummy MOT®?
The Mummy MOT® is a specialist postnatal assessment (also known as a postnatal check-up or Mummy MOT check) designed for women after childbirth — whether vaginal or caesarean delivery. It's a thorough, one-to-one evaluation that helps identify how your body is recovering and provides personalised guidance to support safe, effective healing and strength rebuilding.
Inspired by postnatal care models in other countries and developed in the UK, the Mummy MOT® goes beyond the standard 6-8 week GP check. It's ideal from around 6 weeks postpartum (or sooner if needed) but beneficial even years later if you're still experiencing lingering issues.
At Bodyfix Clinic in Stoneleigh, Epsom our licensed Mummy MOT® practitioner (a qualified osteopath) combines osteopathic principles with functional postnatal retraining. We assess your whole body holistically to help you regain confidence, reduce discomfort, and return to daily activities, exercise, or whatever matters most to you.
What happens in a Mummy MOT® session?
Your session (typically 60 minutes) includes a gentle, detailed assessment tailored to you, covering:
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Posture and alignment
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Breathing patterns
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Abdominal separation (diastasis recti) and core strength
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Pelvic floor function and strength
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Scar tissue (from C-section or perineal tears)
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Overall musculoskeletal health and any related pain or tightness
We discuss your birth experience, symptoms, and goals, then create a bespoke plan with safe exercises, advice on returning to activity, and any recommended follow-up treatments.
Why choose Bodyfix for your Mummy MOT®?
Our practitioner brings osteopathic expertise to the Mummy MOT®, offering a unique blend of hands-on assessment and gentle techniques if needed during or after the check. We understand every mum's journey is different — and we adapt fully to your needs.
What sets us apart is our integrated multidisciplinary team: if further support is helpful (e.g., combining your Mummy MOT® plan with osteopathy, sports massage, or rehab exercises), we can refer seamlessly within the clinic for faster, more complete recovery.
Common postnatal concerns our mums bring to us include:
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Mummy tummy or abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
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Pelvic floor weakness (leaking urine when coughing/laughing/sneezing)
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Back, neck, or pelvic pain
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Scar tightness or discomfort (C-section or perineal)
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Feeling unstable or "not quite right" when lifting baby or exercising
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Reduced core strength or poor posture
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Lingering heaviness, prolapse symptoms, or sexual discomfort
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Challenges returning to pre-pregnancy activity levels
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The Mummy MOT® empowers you with knowledge about your body post-birth, helps prevent long-term issues, supports safe progression to exercise, and boosts overall wellbeing — so you can enjoy motherhood feeling stronger and more like yourself.
Whether your baby is weeks, months, or years old, you're never "too late" — many mums find huge benefits even years on.
If you're a new mum (or not-so-new!) wanting to check in on your recovery, book your Mummy MOT® today!
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