We aim to improve prevention, identification, and management of pelvic floor problems from pregnancy, and beyond. We are a team of midwives and physiotherapists working in hospitals and community health services across north central London.

Pelvic health problems?

During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes to help you grow, carry, and give birth to your baby. It can sometimes be difficult to know what normal changes are, and when you should seek help.

Our team is here to support you if you have any pelvic health problems during pregnancy or up to one year after giving birth. Pelvic health problems include:

The perinatal pelvic health service accepts referrals for those experiencing pelvic health problems during pregnancy and up to one year post birth.

We will accept referrals from health care professionals (midwives/health visitors/doctors) and self-referrals.

GPs can also refer via the electronic referral system (ERS).

Edmonton Musculoskeletal Hub
Forest Primary Care Centre 
First floor
308a Hertford road
Edmonton
London N9 7HD

Open: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm.

Agar Children’s Centre
Wrotham Road
London
NW1 9SU

Open: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9am to 5pm

Pelvic floor exercises

Pregnancy

Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy

Exercise during pregnacy

Reducing risk of perineal tears

Perineal massage

Postnatal advice

Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy: Exercise and advice (pdf format)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth (also known as obstetric anal sphincter injury – OASI) (pdf format)

After week one: pain management and wound care

Week one bladder care

Stomach muscles

Return to exercise

 

The pelvic obstetric and gynaecology physiotherapy website has an accessibility and language tab in the top right-hand corner. This means the website can be translated into different languages.

It has also translated pelvic health and wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth videos.

The Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) have translated their ‘reducing your risk of perineal tears’ videos into the following languages:

Contact information

Email: rf-tr.nclpphs@nhs.net