Early Postpartum Intervention: Why You Don’t Need to Wait 6 Weeks
Postpartum Recovery Starts Sooner Than You Think — Here’s Why Early Pelvic PT Matters
You’ve just given birth — and your provider says, “See you in six weeks.”
But what about those first six weeks? And then after that magical six weeks, I’m just good to go?!
Many new moms are told to rest and “wait until they’re cleared,” yet early, gentle care can make a world of difference in your recovery an your return to exercise / sport.
You Don’t Need to Wait to Start Healing
Even in the early days postpartum, your body is already working to restore itself. With the right guidance, you can safely begin:
Gentle breathing and pelvic floor connection exercises
Core activation strategies to support healing and posture
Light mobility work to reduce tension from feeding or carrying your baby
These early interventions help reduce swelling, improve circulation, and prevent compensation patterns that lead to pain or dysfunction later.
C-Section Recovery and Scar Care
If you’ve had a cesarean birth, early attention to your scar can make a big difference in long-term recovery.
Once your incision is closed and healing well, gentle scar tissue mobilization and soft tissue techniques can help:
Reduce tightness or pulling sensations that can cause chronic back pain
Prevent adhesions that limit movement
Improve connection and sensation through your core
Optimize your ability to restrengthen your core
At Key to Change Wellness, we walk you through every stage of this process — safely, respectfully, and with your comfort in mind.
Reclaim Strength, Confidence, and Function
Pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for those with leaking or pain. It’s about helping your body recover as a whole — restoring confidence in movement, intimacy, and daily function. If you are planning on having more kids, regaining your function is critical to how your body will tolerate subsequent pregnancies.
If you’re postpartum, you don’t have to wait until you’re “cleared.”
👉 Learn more about our postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy here.