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Postnatal check
Postnatal Physio Checks in Lisburn, Hillsborough & Dromore
Our postnatal physio checks are available from 6 weeks postpartum and are recommended for all new mums. These sessions help assess your readiness to return to exercise and identify common postnatal complications, such as pelvic floor weakness, abdominal wall weakness, or rectus diastasis (separation of the tummy muscles).
Whether you’ve had a vaginal or Caesarean birth, our postnatal checks are designed to support and optimise your recovery.
What to Expect During a Postnatal Check
Your session lasts up to one hour and may include:
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Posture and functional movement assessment
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Evaluation of lower back, pelvis, and abdominal muscles (including any gapping)
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Pelvic floor assessment (an internal examination may be recommended and will only be carried out with your full consent)
You are welcome to bring a chaperone to your appointment — just let us know in advance. We will also discuss your personal concerns and future goals, tailoring advice and exercises to your needs.
Meet Your Physio
Andrea Lucas is a highly experienced Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in postnatal pelvic health and musculoskeletal recovery. As a mum of four (including twins), Andrea has personal experience with vaginal and C-section deliveries, including planned, unplanned, and birth trauma, as well as miscarriage.
She is passionate about supporting mums through their postnatal journey, helping you recover safely, regain strength, and get back to doing the things you love.
Antenatal Reformer Pilates
We provide Reformer Pilates sessions for women during pregnancy. These sessions are private 1-1 and in small groups of 5 max.
Class time: Thursday 6pm Venue: All Active Reformer studio, Hillsborough
Move better, feel better in pregnancy and beyond...
There is now substantial evidence to support the use of exercise in pregnancy especially muscle strengthening exercises... The Reformer is a fantastic form of exercise for pregnancy and beyond as it provides a low impact exercise that uses springs to provide support and resistance through movement (see more info on reformer Pilates here)
Our Reformer Pilates for Pregnancy and Postnatal classes will help you move better and feel better with a focus on improving pelvic floor control, core strength, upper and lower body strength, posture, flexibility and overall wellbeing throughout your pregnancy and into motherhood...
Our instructors are trained in antenatal and Postnatal Pilates and the Reformer. They provide private 1-1 and small group sessions.
To book a private session or group class book online, contact us or call Andrea 07719176265
Reformer Pilates for Pregnancy
Thursday 6pm All Active studio, Hillsborough
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Postnatal Reformer Pilates
1-1 sessions in Hillsborough & Dromore
Mum and Baby Pilates
Help your body and mind recover from pregnancy and childbirth...focus is on restoring pelvic floor and core strength along with upper and lower body strength, flexibility, posture and overall wellbeing.
We aim to provide a safe, fun and challenging environment for new Mums with expert guidance and instruction ensuring you are in safe hands. No need to worry about the stress of childcare as all babies are welcome at the class where we have excellent baby friendly facilities.
This class is suitable for Mums to attend from 4 weeks after a normal delivery and 6 weeks after a caesarean section following your postnatal check.
We recommend you attend a postnatal check with one of our physios to help you in your recovery and to start a personalised program.
In our class we provide a personalised approach and exercises can be modified to suit each individual.
Class Time
Wednesday 10am Hillsborough Village Centre
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