“Postpartum Recovery: What No One Tells You About Your Body”

You’re cleared at six weeks.

But you don’t feel like yourself.

Your core feels weak. Your back aches. You leak when you sneeze. Running feels unstable.

You were told you’re “fine.”

But postpartum recovery is more than a clearance appointment.

What Changes After Pregnancy?

Pregnancy affects:

• Abdominal wall integrity

• Pelvic floor coordination

• Rib cage mechanics

• Hip stability

• Breathing patterns

These systems must be retrained — not ignored.

Signs You May Benefit From Postpartum PT

• Diastasis recti

• Pelvic pressure

• Pain with exercise

• Persistent low back pain

• Painful intimacy

• Difficulty returning to activity

What Postpartum Physical Therapy Looks Like

At Anchor Pelvic Health & Physical Therapy:

• Comprehensive musculoskeletal and pelvic assessment

• Guided strength progression

• Breath and pressure strategy retraining

• Return-to-run programming

• Education for long-term resilience

Postpartum recovery is not about “bouncing back.”
It’s about rebuilding correctly.