Returning to Sport After Having Children

Confident, Supported Return to the Activities You Love

Having children changes your body — but it doesn’t mean the end of sport.

Whether you love running, CrossFit, netball, strength training, tennis, hiking or team sport, returning after pregnancy and birth requires rebuilding foundations first.

With the right support, it is absolutely possible to feel strong, capable and confident again.

I support women in Bath and Corsham — and online — to return to sport safely and progressively after having children.

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You should know

It’s Not About “Bouncing Back”

Your body has done something extraordinary.

Pregnancy and birth affect:

  • Pelvic floor coordination

  • Deep core strength

  • Load tolerance

  • Hormonal balance

  • Recovery capacity

Rushing back too quickly can lead to:

  • Leaking

  • Pelvic heaviness

  • Ongoing core weakness

  • Injury or frustration

The goal isn’t speed. It’s resilience.


What Does a Safe Return Look Like?

Returning to sport is about progression.

We assess:

  • Pelvic floor strength and endurance

  • Abdominal and core function

  • Breathing and pressure management

  • Impact tolerance

  • Single-leg control and strength

  • Sport-specific movement demands

From there, we build a structured plan that bridges the gap between rehab and full performance.


What If I’m Years Postpartum?

It’s never too late.

Many women step away from sport for months — or even years — and later want to return.

Whether you’re 6 months or 6 years post-birth, we work with where you are now.

1:1 Return to Sport Assessment

Bath & Corsham Clinics

A personalised assessment includes:

  • Pelvic floor evaluation (internal assessment optional)

  • Core and strength testing

  • Movement screening

  • Clear progression plan

This is ideal if you’re experiencing symptoms or want individual guidance.

Initial Assessment — £90

Follow-up — £50 (30 mins)

Pelvic health physiotherapist Claire Fitzpatrick assisting a female client with a resistance band for strength training in a bright gym studio

Online Support — The Mothership Physio

If you prefer flexible guidance or aren’t local, my online programme offers structured support to help you rebuild safely.

The Mothership Physio

Designed to guide women back to strength, impact and sport after pregnancy, it includes:

• Structured, progressive programming
• Pelvic floor-aware strength training
• Core rebuilding foundations
• Clear impact progressions
• Education to build confidence

Whether you want to run, lift, play sport or simply feel strong again, the programme meets you where you are.

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Appointments in Bath & Corsham

Appointments are available in:

📍 Bath
📍 Corsham

Serving women across Bath, Corsham, Chippenham and surrounding areas.

I can’t recommend enough! Claire is fantastic, very professional!”

Julia

You Deserve to Move With Confidence

Returning to sport after children isn’t about proving anything.

It’s about:

• Feeling capable
• Trusting your body
• Moving without fear
• Reclaiming something you love

With the right support, sport can feel good again.

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