MATERNAL REHAB
Breath, Core & Postural Restoration for Pregnancy & Beyond.
Supporting women through pregnancy preparation and postnatal recovery with evidence-informed rehabilitation, functional breathwork and hands-on therapy.
WHY FOUNDATIONS MATTER
Few experiences place greater physical demands on the body than pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
Yet many women receive very little support in preparing for these demands or recovering afterwards.
As the body adapts, it is common to experience aches and pains, tension, weakness, poor posture, reduced confidence in movement, or a feeling that your body no longer moves and feels as it once did.
We live in a culture that often celebrates “bouncing back” - encouraging women to return to exercise, regain their previous shape or push through exhaustion before their bodies have had the opportunity to properly recover.
At The Mother Cocoon, recovery is approached differently.
Rather than focusing on getting your body back, these sessions focus on rebuilding the foundations that support it.
Whether you are preparing for birth, recovering after your baby arrives, or returning to exercise months or years later, the goal is to help you move with greater comfort, strength and confidence by addressing the foundations first.
IN SAFE HANDS
Robyn Ablott has spent the last 15 years supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
With a Master’s degree in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and extensive training in pre and postnatal exercise, Pilates, breathwork, scar therapy and massage, she combines clinical knowledge with a whole-person approach to maternal recovery.
PREGNANCY PREPARATION ASSESSMENT
Preparing for birth begins long before labour starts.
These sessions are designed to support the physical demands of pregnancy by helping you build strong foundations through the breath, core, pelvic floor and movement. The aim is to help you move more comfortably throughout pregnancy, feel more confident heading into birth and support smoother recovery afterwards.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Comprehensive health, pregnancy and movement history
Assessment of breathing patterns and ribcage function
Assessment of core and abdominal function
Pelvic floor education and guidance
Postural assessment
Pregnancy-focused functional movement assessment
Assessment of pregnancy-related aches, pains and movement restrictions
Individualised strengthening and mobility exercises
Guided self-release and self-massage techniques (to help with pregnancy-related tension)
Written summary and personalised plan sent to your phone after your assessment
Follow-up sessions are available to review, adapt and progress your plan throughout pregnancy.
Your Questions, Answered
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Pregnancy preparation sessions can be beneficial at any stage of pregnancy.
Some women attend early to build strong foundations from the outset, while others seek support later in pregnancy as their body changes and the demands of birth draw closer.
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Absolutely.
A Pregnancy Assessment makes a thoughtful gift for an expectant mother - whether at the beginning of her pregnancy, for a baby shower, Mother’s Day, maternity leave gift or birthday.
It is also a meaningful gift from a partner who wishes to honour and acknowledge the incredible physical and emotional journey of pregnancy.
Beautifully presented gift vouchers are available and can be sent directly to you or the recipient.
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The assessment lasts approximately 1 hour.
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No.
Many women attend proactively during pregnancy or after birth to build strong foundations and support their long-term recovery.
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Every woman is different. Some benefit from a single assessment and home programme, while others choose to book follow-up sessions to review progress and adapt their plan as their body changes.
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Yes. Sessions may help support common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, pelvic girdle pain, rib discomfort, neck and shoulder tension, and postural changes.
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Comfortable clothing that allows easy movement and visibility of the spinal curve is ideal.
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In most cases, no. However, if you have been advised to avoid exercise, have experienced complications during pregnancy, or are under specialist care, Robyn may recommend that you seek guidance from your midwife, consultant or healthcare team before beginning certain aspects of rehabilitation.
If you are unsure, please contact Robyn before booking and she will be happy to advise.
POSTNATAL RECOVERY ASSESSMENT
After birth, so much attention is focused on the baby.
This space is for you.
These sessions are designed to support your recovery after pregnancy and birth by helping you rebuild strong foundations through the breath, core, pelvic floor and movement. The aim is to help you feel stronger, move with greater confidence and support a safe, sustainable return to exercise - if and when that feels right for you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Comprehensive postnatal health and birth history.
Assessment of breathing patterns and ribcage function
Assessment of core and abdominal function - including diastasis recti (abdominal separation.)
Pelvic floor education and guidance
Posture, lifting and motherhood-focused movement assessment
Individualised core/postural restoration and mobility exercises
Caesarean Scar Assessment
Practical self-massage techniques for scar recovery, feeding and carrying-related tension.
Written summary and personalised plan sent to your phone after your assessment
Follow-up sessions are available to review, adapt and progress your plan as you become stronger.
Your Questions, Answered
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Every recovery is different.
However, many women can begin gentle rehabilitation, breathing exercises and recovery support in the early weeks after birth, with recommendations tailored to their individual recovery and stage of healing.
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Absolutely.
A Postnatal Assessment makes a thoughtful gift - for a baby shower, Mother’s Day, maternity leave gift or birthday.
It is also a meaningful gift from a partner who wishes to honour and acknowledge the incredible physical and emotional journey of pregnancy and birth.
Beautifully presented gift vouchers are available and can be sent directly to you or the recipient.
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Absolutely.
These sessions are suitable whether you are weeks, months or even years postpartum.
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The assessment is approximately 1 hour.
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No.
Many women attend proactively during pregnancy or after birth to build strong foundations and support their long-term recovery.
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Absolutely. Young babies are warmly welcomed at postnatal appointments.
Changing facilities are available, along with an electronic rocking baby swing and gentle light projections to help keep little ones settled while we work together. Sessions are always adapted with the realities of motherhood in mind, and feeding, cuddling and tending to your baby are never a problem.
Once babies become more mobile, some mothers find it easier to attend alone where possible so they can focus fully on their assessment and rehabilitation session.
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Comfortable clothing that allows easy movement and visibility of the spinal curve is ideal.
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Every woman is different. Some benefit from a single assessment and home programme, while others choose to book follow-up sessions to review progress and adapt their plan as their body changes.
RECOVERY IS MORE THAN JUST PHYSICAL
The Mother Cocoon supports recovery through two pathways: rehabilitation for the body and ritual for the nervous system.
Many women arrive looking for support with physical symptoms or pain, only to realise they are also carrying exhaustion, overwhelm and a nervous system that has been in survival mode for far too long.
Restorative Rituals
Alongside maternal rehabilitation sessions, Robyn also offers pre/postnatal restorative rituals designed to help women slow down, feel supported and experience deep nervous system regulation through therapeutic holding, massage, breath and rest.
Explore the Rituals
Pregnancy Ritual
Through sensory touch, therapeutic holding, massage, breath and bodywork, you are nurtured, supported and held as you prepare for motherhood.
