At GW Osteopathy in Guildford, our dedicated women’s health services provide empathetic, expert care tailored to every stage of your physical journey. Whether you are navigating pregnancy, recovering post-delivery, or addressing long-standing pelvic discomfort, we offer four distinct treatment pathways designed to relieve pain, restore core stability, and help you move with total confidence:
Mummy MOT®
A comprehensive postnatal check-up (from 6 weeks post-delivery) evaluating posture, breathing, abdominal separation (diastasis recti), and pelvic floor strength to create a safe roadmap back to exercise.
Women’s Health Appointments
Focused clinical care addressing specific conditions such as pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder urgency, prolapse, or chronic constipation—at any stage of life, whether postnatal or not.
Pregnancy Massage
Gentle, supportive soft-tissue therapy (from 12 weeks onwards) to soothe aching hips, lower back tightness, and swelling, helping you rest and recharge during pregnancy.
Postnatal Osteopathy & Massage
Hands-on structural alignment and deep muscular release to ease joint stiffness, upper back strain from nursing, and C-section scar tightness following birth.
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Mummy MOT
Focus
Comprehensive postnatal screening & return-to-sport
Best for
A complete postnatal check-up (6+ weeks post-birth) to safely guide core and pelvic recovery.
Mummy MOT includes:
- Posture, breathing & movement screen
- Diastasis recti (abdominal gap) check
- Optional internal pelvic floor assessment
- Bespoke return-to-exercise roadmap
Women's Health appointments
Focus
Condition-specific pelvic & visceral care
Best for
Addressing symptoms like pelvic pain, bladder urgency, prolapse, or bowel dysfunction (at any life stage).
Women's Health appointments include:
- Full medical & pelvic health intake
- External structural & abdominal exam
- Optional internal pelvic floor assessment
- Targeted treatment for functional dysfunctions
Pregnancy massage
Focus
Soothing pregnancy-related muscular strain & promoting systemic relaxation
Best for
Expectant mothers (from 12 weeks onwards) dealing with aching hips, lower back tightness, heavy legs, swelling, or pregnancy stress.
Pregnancy massage includes:
- Specialised side-lying comfort positioning with supportive pillows
- Gentle soft-tissue release for lower back, hips & shoulders
- Mild lymphatic drainage techniques to ease fluid retention (oedema)
- Deep relaxation to reduce nervous system tension
Postnatal osteopathy & massage
Focus
Physical pain relief & soft-tissue recovery
Best for
Immediate relief from joint stiffness, backache, shoulder tension from nursing, or C-section scar tightness.
Postnatal osteopathy & massage includes:
- Hands-on structural osteopathy
- Targeted soft-tissue & myofascial massage
- Joint mobilisation & postural realignment
Not sure which appointment to choose?
Choose a Women’s Health Appointment if: You have specific symptoms like leaking, pelvic heaviness, overactive bladder, painful intercourse, or chronic constipation—whether related to a recent pregnancy, an older delivery, perimenopause, or general pelvic dysfunction.
Choose a Mummy MOT® if: You want a full baseline assessment of your core, pelvic floor, and posture after giving birth (from 6 weeks onwards) to ensure your body is healing well and to get a clear, step-by-step plan for returning to running, gym workouts, or daily active life.
Choose Postnatal Osteopathy & Massage if: You are experiencing physical aches, neck/shoulder strain from carrying or feeding your baby, lower back pain, or tight C-section scar tissue, and you want immediate hands-on relief and muscular relaxation.
Choose Pregnancy Massage if: You are past your first trimester and seeking safe, hands-on relaxation to relieve everyday aches, tension in your hips and lower back, or swelling in your legs and ankles without needing diagnostic joint manipulation or internal assessment.