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Post-partum recovery through kinesiotherapy in Timișoara

12/05/2026

## Your body after birth Pregnancy and childbirth bring profound changes — weakened abdomen, overloaded pelvic floor, changed posture, lower back and hip pain. Recovery doesn't happen on its own. ## When can you start post-natal kinesiotherapy - **Natural birth**: after at least 6 weeks, with doctor's clearance - **C-section**: after at least 8 weeks, with surgeon's clearance - There is no "too late" — recovery is beneficial even years after birth ## What the post-natal program includes ### Initial assessment - Pelvic floor function evaluation - Diaphragm and breathing coordination testing - Diastasis recti check (abdominal muscle separation) ### Recovery program 1. **Pelvic floor re-education** — pelvic floor reactivation exercises 2. **Abdominal recovery** — not classic crunches, but deep re-education 3. **Posture correction** — adapted to breastfeeding and baby carrying positions 4. **Return to physical activity** — progressive and safe ## Why kinesiotherapy, not the gym Classic abdominal exercises can worsen diastasis and pelvic floor issues. Post-natal kinesiotherapy starts from individual assessment and respects tissue healing. **Book a post-natal assessment →**