Concerned About Your Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy Pain, or Recovery after Birth?
Expert Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapy designed to help you feel supported confident and informed through everystage of motherhood.
How We Support You Through Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery
From pregnancy pelvic pain, neck and rib discomfort to labour and birth preparation, we provide personalised physiotherapy designed to help you feel supported, confident and strong throughout pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Our team also provides guidance on pelvic floor exercises, safe movement, recovery strategies and return to exercise to help optimise your health, recovery and overall wellbeing.
Lets Find the Right Support For You
Tell us a little more about your pregnancy or postnatal journey so we can guide you towards the right support care options.
What Happens Next?
Your enquiry will be personally reviewed by one of Women's & Pelvic Health Physiotherapists
We will contact you via phone, SMS or email
We'll guide you towards the most suitable care options
If appropriate, we can assist with booking you an appointment
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HOW WE HELP YOU
Supporting women through pregnancy, birth preparation& postnatal recovery with personalised Pelvic Physiotherapy designed to help you move comfortably, recover confidently and feel supported at every stage.
Pelvic Floor Health Optimisation
Learn how to correctly activate and relax your pelvic floor during pregnancy and recovery. We provide guidance on pelvic floor exercises, breathing strategies, birth preparation and recovery to help optimise pelvic floor function before and after birth.
Pelvic Girdle Pain & Back Pain
Experiencing pelvic pain, hip pain, rib discomfort or back pain during pregnancy? Our team provides hands-on treatment, movement strategies and exercise rehabilitation to help reduce pain and improve comfort throughout pregnancy.
Bladder & Bowel Concerns
Support for leaking, urgency, constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction and bowel symptoms during pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Labour and Birth Preparation
Feel more prepared and confident for labour and birth with education on breathing, pushing strategies, pelvic floor relaxation, birth positioning and practical techniques to support your labour and recovery experience. Get a personalised Ultrasound video of you doing the correct pushing technique.
Abdomominal Muscle Rehabilation
Pregnancy can place significant demands on the abdominal wall and core system. We assess abdominal separation (DRAM), core function and movement patterns to support safe recovery, strength rebuilding and return to exercise after birth.
Pregnancy Safe Exercises and Return to Exercise Post Baby
Stay active safely during pregnancy and receive expert guidance on returning to movement and exercise after birth. We help tailor exercise programs to support recovery, strength, pelvic floor function and confidence returning to activity.
Postnatal Recovery
Your recovery after birth matters. We support healing following vaginal and caesarean births, helping manage pelvic floor symptoms, abdominal recovery, pain, bladder and bowel concerns, scar management and return to daily activities.
Caesarean Birth Recovery
Supporting scar recovery, abdominal rehabilitation, mobility and return to movement following caesarean birth.
Mastitis & Breastfeeding Support
Assessment and physiotherapy support for blocked ducts, mastitis, breast pain and breastfeeding-related discomfort.
Neck, Rib & Upper Back Pain
Treatment and rehabilitation for pregnancy-related neck pain, rib discomfort, postural strain and upper back tension associated with feeding and caring for baby.
Return to Running / Higher Level Exercise
Guidance and assessment for safely returning to running, gym, Pilates and higher impact exercise following birth.
Why Our Clients Trust Kindred With Their Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery
At Kindred, we are dedicated to Women's, Pelvic and Postnatal Physiotherapy delivering evidence-based care tailored to the unique physical demands of pregnancy, birth and recovery.
Our physiotherapists have undertaken advanced training in pelvic health, women's health and pregnancy rehabilitation, supporting women through:
Pregnancy & postnatal musculoskeletal pain
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Birth preparation
Caesarean recovery
Abdominal separation
Postnatal rehabilitation
Safe return to exercise during and after pregnancy
We combine hands-on treatment including dry needling, massage, movement rehabilitation, pelvic floor assessment and personalised exercise prescription — to help you feel supported, informed and confident at every stage of motherhood.
A Compassionate, Inclusive Space
We are committed to providing a compassionate and supportive environment, and are proudly neuroaffirming, sensory affirming and gender affirming.
Our Expertise
Our founder, Cara Richmond, is a Masters-qualified Women's & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist currently undertaking the Australian College of Physiotherapists titling pathway, one of the most rigorous and prestigious credentialing processes in the profession, recognising highly advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practice among Australia's leading physiotherapists.
Cara brings this depth of knowledge directly to the Kindred team, personally mentoring and training each clinician so that every patient, no matter who they see receives the same high standard of evidence-based, expert care.
MEET OUR EXPERIENCED WOMEN'S & PELVIC HEALTH TEAM
Cara Richmond
Founder, Clinical Lead Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Elise Robinson
Women's & Pelvic Health / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Emma Bowbrick
Women's & Pelvic Health / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Grace Bullock
Women's & Pelvic Health / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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Your Questions Answered
We're here to help
We understand that starting pregnancy, post natal and pelvic health care can feel overwhelming. Here are answers to common questions about pregnancy and post natal physiotherapy.
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
No referral is required. You can book directly with our Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists at any stage of pregnancy or during your postnatal recovery.
When should I see a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist during Pregnancy?
You can see a pelvic health physiotherapist at any stage of pregnancy. Many women attend for pelvic floor assessments, pelvic or back pain, birth preparation, exercise guidance, and postnatal recovery support.
We recommend booking an appointment as soon as you begin to experience pain, discomfort, or pelvic floor concerns, as early intervention can help you feel better sooner.
Pelvic floor assessments can be incredibly valuable throughout pregnancy. They help you learn how to correctly contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles before birth, improving awareness, connection, and confidence.
Assessment during pregnancy can also help identify muscle tone, tension, and individual risk factors for pelvic floor trauma or tearing during birth. We can provide guidance to support labour and birth preparation, including strategies to improve comfort, pelvic floor relaxation, and pushing mechanics during the second stage of labour.
Can Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy help if I’m leaking or experiencing pelvic pain?
Yes. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help with bladder leakage, pelvic pain, heaviness, prolapse symptoms and pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy and after birth.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your appointment includes a comprehensive assessment, discussion of your symptoms and goals, education and an individualised treatment plan tailored to your pregnancy or recovery journey.
Is an internal pelvic floor assessment required?
Not always. Internal assessments are optional and only performed with your consent when clinically appropriate. External assessment and education options are also available.
Can I attend after a caesarean birth?
Absolutely. We provide support for caesarean recovery including scar management, abdominal rehabilitation, return to exercise and recovery guidance.
When can I safely return to exercise after having a baby?
This varies for every person. We help guide your recovery and provide tailored advice on safe return to walking, gym, running, lifting and higher impact exercise.
Do you help with birth preparation?
Yes. We provide education around pelvic floor relaxation, breathing strategies, labour positions, pushing techniques and preparing your body for birth.
Can I bring my baby to the appointment?
Of course. Babies are always welcome at our clinic and we absolutely love having babies and cuddles! We understand the realities of pregnancy and postpartum life and we are very accomodating.
Do you offer private health rebates?
Yes. Private health rebates are available depending on your level of cover, we are covered under Physiotherapy.
Ready to FEEL SUPPORTED?
Feel Supported Through Pregancy & Postnatal Recovery
Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain, preparing for birth, recovering after delivery or simply unsure where to start, our team is here to help guide you with compassionate, evidence based care.
We'll help guide you to the right appointment and answer any questions.
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