Why Every Postpartum Woman Deserves a Pelvic PT Visit — Even if You Had a C-Section

Why Every Postpartum Woman Deserves a Pelvic PT Visit — Even if You Had a C-Section

When most people think of postpartum recovery, they picture a mom healing from a vaginal birth. But what about those who had a C-section?

The truth is — every postpartum woman, no matter how she delivered, can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. Yes, even if you didn’t have a vaginal delivery.

At Healing Space PT, I work with new moms to help them recover fully, feel stronger in their bodies, and address the often-overlooked issues that show up after both C-sections and vaginal births.

Wait… I Didn’t Even Push a Baby Out. Why Would I Need Pelvic PT?

It’s a fair question. And here’s the honest answer:

Pregnancy itself impacts your core and pelvic floor.From the moment your baby starts growing, your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor adjust to support that extra weight and shifting center of gravity. Hormonal changes also soften your connective tissues, leaving your core and pelvis more vulnerable to issues like:

• Pelvic floor weakness or tension

• Core muscle separation (diastasis recti)

• Bladder leaks (yes, even without a vaginal birth)

• Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms

• Low back, hip, or tailbone pain

• Scar tissue restrictions from your C-section incision

Even if you never labored or pushed, your body went through profound changes that deserve attention and care.

C-Section Recovery Needs Pelvic PT Too

A C-section is major abdominal surgery. Your surgeon carefully moves muscles, organs, and tissues to deliver your baby, and then sutures multiple layers of tissue back together. This can lead to:

• Scar tissue adhesions that restrict movement or cause pain

• Core muscle weakness and instability

• Altered posture and breathing patterns

• Pelvic floor imbalances from compensating for core weakness

Pelvic PT helps address these issues through:

• Scar mobilization and soft tissue work

• Gentle core and pelvic floor retraining

• Postural and movement strategies for lifting, carrying, and breastfeeding

• Pain relief techniques for back, hip, or incision site discomfort

The 6-Week Postpartum Checkup Isn’t Enough

Most women get cleared for “normal activity” at their 6-week OB visit — but that checkup usually doesn’t include a pelvic floor assessment, core muscle check, or scar tissue evaluation.

Pelvic PT fills in those gaps, offering:

• A full-body assessment tailored to postpartum needs

• A chance to address pain, leaking, pressure, or discomfort

• Education on safe return to exercise, prayer (for Muslim women), intimacy, and daily activities

• Emotional support and validation for what you’ve been through

It’s Never Too Late

Whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years postpartum — pelvic PT can still help. Scar tissue, core weakness, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pain don’t magically disappear on their own. You deserve care at every stage.

Ready to Prioritize Your Healing?

At Healing Space PT, I offer one-on-one, pelvic floor care designed for postpartum women — whether you had a C-section, vaginal delivery, or a combination of both.

Let’s make your healing a priority.

👉 [Book Your Visit] or schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation to get started.

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Healing Space PT offers specialized pelvic health physical therapy in the Princeton, NJ (Plainsboro, NJ, and West Windsor, NJ) area with Dr. Mehreen Akhtar PT, DPT, PRPC. Our patient-first model ensures you receive one-on-one care and personalized treatment without insurance limitations. Visit HealingSpacePT.com to learn more and schedule your free 15-minute consultation.