Postpartum Recovery: Why Healing Doesn't End at 6 Weeks.
- Dr. Kelly Yates
- Sep 20, 2025
- 2 min read
If you’ve recently made it through pregnancy and delivery, congratulations! Whether your baby is 6 weeks or 6 months old, you may be asking:
“Why don’t I feel back to normal yet?”
The truth is, postpartum healing isn’t a quick 6-week event. It’s an ongoing journey, and every mom deserves real support along the way.
Why 6 Weeks Is Not Enough for Postpartum Healing
Most women are told that after their 6-week OB checkup, they’re “cleared” to resume life as usual. But clearance doesn’t mean your body has fully recovered. You might still experience:
A weak or disconnected core
Leaking when you laugh, sneeze, lift, or run
Pain during sex
Back, hip, or pelvic pain
Overwhelm from balancing recovery, a baby, and lack of sleep
👉 None of these symptoms mean you’re broken. They simply mean your body needs time, care, and support.
Watch this short reminder from Dr. Kelly about giving yourself grace as you navigate life after birth.
The Importance of Postpartum Physical Therapy
Many moms don’t realize that postpartum physical therapy can play a huge role in healing whether you gave birth weeks ago or years ago. At pelvRX PT, we help women:
Restore core and pelvic floor function for better strength and stability
Address diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
Relieve pelvic pain and discomfort
Regain strength and confidence in everyday movement
Learn effective ways to return to exercise
Feel more like themselves again
Our approach is personalized and compassionate, designed to meet you exactly where you are in your journey.
Common Postpartum Conditions We Treat
Pelvic floor dysfunction – leaking, heaviness, or weakness
C-section recovery – scar tissue mobility, core strength, and healing
Postpartum back and hip pain – restoring balance and alignment
Diastasis recti – rebuilding core connection and strength
It’s never too late to begin recovery. Even if your “baby” is now a toddler—or older—you can still benefit from postpartum physical therapy.
Take the Next Step in Your Recovery
Motherhood comes with enough challenges. Healing shouldn’t be one of them. At pelvRX PT, you’ll find:
✨ No judgment✨ No pressure✨ No unrealistic expectations
Just real, individualized care for the season you’re in.
Because you deserve to feel strong, supported, and whole again.