Pelvic floor physiotherapy

When is pelvic floor physio useful?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialty that focuses on all complaints surrounding the pelvis, pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. This can be very valuable during or after your pregnancy:

• Pelvic pain during your pregnancy. Symphysiolysis, lower back pain, pain when walking or turning over in bed.
• Preparing for your birth. Learn to relax and push in a targeted manner.
• Urinary loss after childbirth. When coughing, jumping or exercising.
• Recovery of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Especially after a caesarean section or if you have a diastasis.
• Pain during intercourse after childbirth. A common, but rarely discussed complaint.

When to refer?

During your pregnancy we will discuss how you are doing. If pelvic pain or urine loss plays a role, we will refer you. After the birth, we check how the recovery is progressing during the maternity week. If in doubt, we will send a referral.

Our partner in The Hague

Femme works with an experienced pelvic floor physiotherapist in The Hague. Short lines, experience with pregnant and postpartum women, and a familiar place to go.

Will it be reimbursed?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is partly reimbursed by basic insurance for urine loss (9 treatments). Additional insurance is usually required for other indications. Ask us or check your policy.

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