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 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.
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 — £100
Follow-up — £50 (30 mins) or £75 for a (45 min)
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.
Appointments in Bath & Corsham
Appointments are available in:
📍 Bath
📍 Corsham
Serving women across Bath, Corsham, Chippenham and surrounding areas.
I just wanted to let you know I competed in my first 10k event this morning, 1 year post op and six months since I went back to running! Thank you so much for all your patience, advice and rehab exercises which I am still doing. All is well and still in place!”
— Lyn
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.
