Postpartum Recovery, Pelvic Health & The Truth About Healing After Birth with The Mummy MOT

In this powerful episode of Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by Kirstie Simpson, COO and specialist women’s health physiotherapist from The Mummy MOT, to talk about the real recovery process after birth — and why so many mums are left unsupported.

From pelvic floor trauma to painful sex and core weakness, we dig into the things no one tells you — and how The Mummy MOT is changing the game with postnatal assessments and rehab that put mothers first.

In this episode:
00:00 - Welcome to Milk and Mummies
02:30 - Meet Kirstie Simpson, COO of The Mummy MOT
04:50 - Why she chose pelvic health & postnatal care
07:40 - How postnatal care has changed over 15 years
10:20 - What is The Mummy MOT?
13:00 - Why pelvic health checks matter after birth
16:20 - The most common but ignored symptoms
19:40 - Kirstie’s role as Chief Operating Officer
23:00 - Supporting and training Mummy MOT practitioners
26:10 - Building a national network for better recovery
29:20 - What mums need to know about pelvic health
33:00 - Changing the conversation around postnatal recovery
36:40 - One thing every new mum should hear
39:00 - Why Kirstie is passionate about this work
41:00 - Where to find support or become a practitioner
43:00 - Final reflections & thank you for listening

This is the episode every mama needs after birth — honest, affirming, and full of practical tools.
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