Your Body After Childbirth
Childbirth—whether vaginal or C-section—transforms your body in profound ways. While the focus is rightly on your newborn, your own recovery often takes a backseat. Postpartum physical therapy addresses the specific changes and challenges your body faces, helping you recover strength, manage pain, and regain confidence in your body's abilities.
Common Postpartum Challenges We Treat
- Diastasis Recti — Separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy, creating a gap in the midline that weakens core stability and affects posture
- Pelvic Floor Weakness — Loss of support in the pelvic floor muscles, leading to incontinence, heaviness, or pain
- C-Section Recovery — Healing from abdominal surgery, scar tissue management, and restoring abdominal and pelvic floor function
- Perineal Pain — Persistent pain from perineal tears or episiotomy that interferes with sitting, walking, or intimacy
- Lower Back Pain — Misalignment from pregnancy, weakened core, and the repetitive strain of caring for a newborn
- Hip and Pelvic Pain — Lingering effects of relaxin and structural changes during pregnancy
Why Early Intervention Matters
Many postpartum people wait until problems become severe before seeking help. Early physical therapy—starting as soon as 6-8 weeks after delivery—can prevent these issues from becoming chronic. Dr. Meg works within your healing timeline, gradually building strength and addressing dysfunction before compensation patterns develop. Early intervention means faster recovery, better outcomes, and less risk of long-term complications.
In-Home Recovery Advantage
Postpartum recovery is challenging enough without adding logistics. Dr. Meg brings therapy directly to your Oxford home, eliminating the need to arrange childcare, navigate traffic, or rush through appointments with a newborn. You can focus fully on your recovery in a comfortable, private space. If your baby needs you, they're right there. In-home therapy is both practical and therapeutic.
Your Personalized Recovery Plan
Dr. Meg tailors every postpartum program to your unique situation—your delivery method, your current symptoms, your timeline, and your goals. Whether you're 6 weeks postpartum and starting fresh or 6 months postpartum dealing with lingering issues, targeted physical therapy can help you reclaim your strength and feel like yourself again.
Ready to invest in your postpartum recovery? Schedule a free discovery call to discuss your postpartum challenges and learn how Dr. Meg can support your healing journey.