Supporting women at every stage of recovery after a Caesarean birth - no matter how long ago. Specialist scar therapy, postnatal rehabilitation and personalised care, all in one place.
Specialist C-section recovery and
scar therapy in Market Harborough
Does any of this sound familiar?
Many women come to Femme Health Clinic thinking their symptoms are normal or that nothing more can be done. If you're experiencing any of the following, specialist treatment can help:
— Tightness or pulling around your scar
— Numbness or altered sensation
— A "shelf" or overhang above the scar
— Core weakness or instability
— Difficulty returning to exercise
— Leaking, heaviness or pelvic pressure
— Pain during everyday movement
— Feeling disconnected from your body
These experiences are common. But common doesn't mean you have to live with them.
Why C-section recovery matters
A C-section is major surgery. But most women leave hospital with very little guidance on what that means for their body long-term.
Your scar passes through multiple layers of tissue - skin, fascia, muscle. How those layers heal affects your core strength, your pelvic floor, your movement, and your confidence. Left unsupported, the effects can linger for months or years.
The good news? With the right specialist care, recovery is possible at any stage.
Why I specialised in C-section recovery
Before becoming a mum, I supported many women through pregnancy and postnatal recovery as a Women's Health specialist. I understood the anatomy. I knew the research. I could explain what happens to the body after a C-section with clinical confidence.
Then I had my own.
And suddenly, everything I'd taught took on a whole new meaning.
I understood what it felt like to look at my scar for the first time. The protectiveness over my abdomen. The questions that are hard to say out loud — will it always feel numb? Can I massage it? Will I ever feel like myself again?
That experience hasn't replaced my clinical expertise. It's deepened it.
Today, every woman who comes to Femme Health Clinic receives the combination of evidence-based treatment and genuine understanding that I wish every new mum had access to.
"My goal is that every woman who walks through my clinic feels informed, supported and confident in her recovery."
C-section recovery and scar therapy
Specialist scar therapy, core rehabilitation, pelvic floor assessment, massage and return to exercise - all tailored to your recovery needs.
How I can help
Every treatment plan is built around your individual recovery. Here's what that might include:
Pregnancy care
Specialist support during pregnancy — keeping you moving, comfortable and prepared for birth.
Postnatal recovery
Supporting your recovery after a vaginal birth to rebuild strength and return to exercise with confidence.
Not sure where to start? Your recovery assessment will map it all out.
Pelvic Health
Assessment and treatment for pelvic floor symptoms — leaking, heaviness, pressure or discomfort — at any stage of life.
What to expect
Walking into a new clinic for the first time can feel daunting. Here's exactly what happens when you come to Femme Health Clinic - no surprises, no pressure.
1. Listen
Every appointment begins with you. Katie will take time to understand your birth experience, your current symptoms and what you want from your recovery - without rushing, and without judgement.
2. Assessment
A thorough, specialist assessment of your scar, core, pelvic floor and movement. This is the foundation of everything that follows - because treatment that isn't based on assessment is just guesswork.
3. Treatment
Hands-on, evidence-based treatment tailored to what your assessment found - explained clearly at every step so you always know what's happening and why.
4. Your Recovery Plan
You won't leave without a clear plan. Katie will walk you through what to expect, what to do between sessions, and what progress should feel like for you specifically.
5. Ongoing Support
Recovery doesn't stop when you leave the clinic. Katie is available between sessions for questions and guidance - so you're never left wondering what comes next.
Every woman's recovery is different. Every appointment is built around that.
“I have been visiting Katie after my C-section and she has been brilliant! She has been extremely knowledgable, understanding and personable. A very warm and welcome experience! I also love how my sessions are completely tailored to a variety of my needs, and not one specific area!”
Holly - 6 months post C-section
“Katie is fantastic and I can't recommend her enough! When I first went to see her my scar was really red, really raised and sore, I'm now 4 months postpartum my scar is no longer sore and it's really flattened out!”
Jessica - 4 months post C-section
“I’ve recently started seeing Katie following a complex C-section 2 years ago and more surgery a year later. My body just didn’t feel like mine and fitness levels were non-existent. Katie took the time to listen to my challenges and gave me confidence that we could work on them. I’ve had a few weekly sessions so far and I can honestly say that there has been a massive difference in how I feel and am looking forward to future sessions.”
Cloe - 2 years post C-section
Ready to begin your recovery?
Not sure if treatment is right for you? Get in touch and Katie will be happy to answer your questions.
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