Tag: pelvic health physiotherapy

Closed for Christmas and New Year’s (Opening Hours)

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Our team is taking some time to celebrate the holidays! 🎄

The clinic will be closed: 24th December 2025 to 4th January 2026 for Christmas & New Year’s.

The clinic will reopen: 5th of January 2026.

Thank you for trusting us with your care this year — wishing you joy, peace, and good health over the festive season!

How To Support Your Pelvic Health as An Expecting Mother

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From the first trimester to post-birth recovery, your body goes through big changes – and the right support can make all the difference with pelvic health physiotherapy. At Pelvic Prime & Physiotherapy Brisbane, our women’s pelvic health physiotherapists are trained in pregnancy-safe pelvic health care, guiding you through every stage with education, hands-on treatment and personalised exercises.

 

Prenatal Stage

At 20-25 weeks:

  • Know your birth choices

At 25-30 weeks:

At 35 weeks:

  • Start perineum massage
  • Order postpartum recovery garments (pants/belt)
  • Understand postpartum recovery process and pelvic floor exercises

Postnatal Stage

At 6 weeks postpartum:

  • Check pelvic floor, DRAM (tummy separation)
  • Understand returning to pre-pregnancy activities & high intensity exercises

 

Book Your Pregnancy and Women’s Pelvic Health Physio Consultation Today

Support your pregnancy and healing journey with personalised care at Pelvic Prime & Physiotherapy in Brisbane. Contact us online or call 07 3366 0480 to book your pregnancy and pelvic health consultation today.

 

Pessary fitting Process

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What a Pessary Fitting Looks Like ? 

Pessary fitting sounds a bit unfamiliar? Let’s walk through it step by step.

 

In your initial session, you can talk about your medical history and
prolapse-related symptoms, such as bulging or a ‘coming down’ sensation, heaviness or pressure, urine leakage, constipation, and more.

 

During the internal exam, your main issues can be identified, such as prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, or pelvic floor tightness or weakness.

Once we’ve confirmed that you have stage 2 or 3 prolapse (generally), we will assess whether you are suitable for a pessary fitting.

This includes checking whether you understand how a pessary works, whether you have any contraindications for using a pessary, and whether you’re able to attend regular follow-up appointments

Once you’re considered suitable for a pessary fitting, we’ll obtain your consent.

This includes understanding the possible side effects, agreeing to a vaginal speculum exam, the pessary fitting itself, and regular follow-up check-ups

 

Before fitting a pessary, we request a vaginal speculum exam from your GP or gynaecologist.

This is an important step to help prevent possible side effects, such as ulceration of the vaginal wall caused by a pessary.

It ensures your vaginal tissue is healthy enough to support the pessary.

It’s also a good opportunity to check whether hormone therapy might be recommended to improve the health of the vaginal wall before the fitting

 

Afterwards, we determine the right pessary type and size for you, depending on your prolapse and how well your pelvic floor supports it

Once you try a pessary, we make sure it stays in place and feels comfortable in daily life.

We check this with activities like coughing, squatting, or going to the toilet.

If it doesn’t feel right, we try other pessary types until we find the best fit.

 

You will be trained in pessary self-management—such as how to insert, remove, and clean it, and when it needs to be removed.

We’ll also set up a plan for regular check-ups, usually every 3–6 months after the initial review.

 

Combining pessary use with regular pelvic floor and core exercises is essential.

This helps strengthen your pelvic floor and can prevent your prolapse from worsening.

Pelvic Prime & Physiotherapy offers prolapse care with pessary fittings and individualised exercises, provided by pelvic floor physiotherapists Adela Kang and Jewel Oh

Free Consultation Session for First time Mums ! (May 2025)

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Pelvic Prime & Physiotherapy Clinic is offering a free wellness session to support first time mothers.

This session is perfect for mothers who have recently given birth, from 6 weeks to 1 year postpartum.

In this session, we will provide information on :

– Pelvic Floor Recovery after the childbirth

– The common post partum symptoms and their recovery
(Incontinence, prolapse, abdominal separation, sexual pain etc.)

– Recovery exercise protocols

– Baby’s physical development

 

Location : Garden City Library Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD

Open two times! Select one!

 

Date : 14th May 2025
Time : 12:15pm-1:00 pm

Date : 28th May 2025
Time : 11:45pm-12:30 pm

 

To attend, please book online using the link below.

Booking :

https://pelvic-prime-and-physiotherapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings#service

Pelvic Health for first mums

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Supporting Your Pelvic Health for First Mums.

Your Pelvic Floor Support Plan: Pregnancy to Postpartum

Supporting your pelvic floor during pregnancy and after birth is one of the best investments you can make for your long-term health and recovery. This weekly plan is designed to help you stay on track through each critical stage—from preparing for birth to getting back to the activities you love.

25–26 Weeks: Birth Choices Matter

At this stage, it’s time to start learning about your birth options. Understanding different modes of delivery (vaginal birth, caesarean, assisted delivery) and how they may affect your pelvic floor will help you make informed decisions and prepare mentally and physically for the birth experience.

25–30 Weeks: Build Your Foundation

This is the ideal time to start checking in with your pelvic health:

  • Check your pelvic floor muscle function with a pelvic physiotherapist

  • Begin a tailored pelvic floor exercise program based on your specific needs

  • Assess and correct your breathing technique to ensure it supports your core and pelvic  floor. These foundations are crucial for labour, birth, and recovery.

35 Weeks: Get Ready for Birth & Beyond

As you approach full term, shift your focus to both delivery preparation and postnatal planning:

  • Start perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing

  • Order your postpartum recovery garments like support pants or abdominal binders

  • Learn about the postpartum recovery process, including pelvic floor rehab exercises

Understanding what to expect after birth will help reduce anxiety and set you up for a smoother recovery.

6 Weeks Postpartum: Reconnect & Rebuild

Your 6-week check-up is a key milestone. At this point, it’s time to:

  • Have your pelvic floor and DRAM (abdominal separation) assessed by a pelvic floor physiotherapist

  • Learn how to safely return to pre-pregnancy activities, including high-intensity workouts

  • Continue pelvic floor and core exercises tailored to your stage of healing

Final Thoughts

Every pregnancy and birth is unique. This weekly guide is here to help you stay informed, proactive, and supported throughout your journey. If you’re unsure where to begin, consider booking an appointment with a pelvic health physio to personalize your plan.