We all understand that the six week post-natal check is a challenge for healthcare professionals and new mothers, because:
 

• GPs and other clinicians are strapped for time.
   

• New mothers are often more concerned with their baby than themselves.
   

• It can be very difficult to ask, as well as answer, questions around incontinence and sexual health.

 

NHS England are working to improve the number and quality of six-week checks. However, this will take time. Pelvicroar would love to see every new mum receive a pelvic health assessment by pelvic health physiotherapists too. However, we know that there are not enough specialist pelvic health physiotherapists to see every new mum. 

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Pelvicroar, led by Marie Fell, have been thinking of how we can best serve new mums as well as healthcare professionals. We are piloting a simple and quick questionnaire that can be a first-line assessment tool to signpost women to appropriate services, advice and support.