06/24/2026
Should you see a pelvic floor physiotherapist after a c-section? Yes. And here’s what nobody told you when you were discharged ➡️
Your pelvic floor held your baby for nine months. The way your baby arrived doesn’t change that. Research shows 1 in 2 women experience at least one pelvic floor dysfunction within 10 years of giving birth, regardless of how they delivered.
Here are the 5 reasons I always recommend pelvic floor physio to my c-section clients:
1. Stress incontinence
2. Pelvic pain
3. Diastasis recti
4. Scar rehab
5. Core reconnection
A few things worth knowing before you go: you can start as early as you feel ready (that can be as 1-2 weeks postpartum!), and your first visit can be virtual, which makes it so much more accessible in those early weeks. And not all physiotherapists are pelvic floor physios. They have specialized training, so it matters who you see.
Start with the Cesarean Recovery Guide right after your baby is born, my 16-week program covering scar recovery and core reconnection after cesarean birth. Then find a pelvic floor physio in your city who specializes in postpartum or cesarean recovery. 🤎
Questions? Drop them below or send me a DM!
Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and put c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶
[ c-section recovery, scar massage, core rehab, pelvic floor recovery, postpartum healing, compression therapy, scar desensitization, postpartum wellness, cesarean care plan, holistic healing ] TheCesareanGuide
