Postpartum recovery: How your body regains control
After giving birth, it is important to give your body the
necessary support.
We help you with:
When your core becomes stable again, your body awareness also
returns step by step.
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- Noticeable after just a few sessions
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Why your body feels different after birth
Your body has performed a truly peak achievement over the past few months.
Reality often looks different: between breastfeeding, lack of sleep, and everyday life with a baby, there is no time or energy for courses or
exercises at home. With BetterPelvi, you sit on the chair for 28 minutes, fully clothed, with the baby in the stroller next to you.
Three phases of postpartum recovery you should know
Postpartum recovery doesn’t happen in a single step. Depending on the time since birth, you need different exercises, different training, and a different focus.
The postpartum period and the first six to eight weeks
In the first weeks after birth, the focus is on recovery. Your body is allowed to retreat and regenerate. Walks, gentle breathing, and careful awareness exercises for the pelvic floor are allowed. Strenuous effort, heavy lifting, and abdominal training have no place during this time. The baby blues or the onset of postpartum depression should also be taken seriously. Talk openly with your midwife about it.
The postpartum recovery course
A classic postpartum recovery course usually starts about six to eight weeks after birth. Here, the pelvic floor muscles, abdominal muscles, and back muscles are gently built up. Midwives and physiotherapists lead the course and give tips for everyday life. In most cases, health insurance covers the costs. For many women, however, the course is not enough to regain full function.
The time after the course
If the recovery course is over and you still have symptoms, that’s not a bad sign, but completely normal. Many women only notice months later that their recovery is not complete. This is exactly where targeted pelvic floor training comes in. It can still bring significant improvements even years after giving birth.
What really helps the most after pregnancy and birth?
There are many ways to support postpartum recovery. Some help in the short term, some lay the foundation for long-term stability. Here is an honest overview.
Classic postpartum gymnastics
Exercises for the pelvic floor, abdomen, and back in small steps. They work well in the first few months and lay the foundation. However, for many women, they are not enough to reach the deep muscle layers.
Postpartum course with a midwife or physiotherapist
Supervised training in a group or individually. The guidance helps to activate the right muscles and avoid incorrect strain. In most cases, health insurance covers the costs.
Abdominal training and sports
Should only start after the postpartum recovery course. Classic abdominal training before recovery is complete can push the abdominal wall further apart and put additional strain on the pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor chair with magnetic field technology
You sit on the chair for 28 minutes, fully clothed, and the chair triggers around 12,500 contractions. The magnetic fields reach all three muscle layers of your pelvic floor, including the deep ones that you can hardly activate yourself. A strong core can noticeably relieve bladder weakness, a feeling of pelvic organ prolapse, and back complaints. Suitable once your initial postpartum period is over and you have the green light from your midwife or gynecologist.
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What do others say?
Thousands of people report less discomfort and more quality of life after just a few sessions.
This is what it feels like when your body belongs to you again.
Your body feels like yours again.
After birth, many things feel foreign. As if the center is missing. After the sessions, many women describe that they can feel themselves again for the first time. Standing upright, picking up the baby, feeling secure in their own body.
Jogging, jumping on a trampoline, romping around. Without worry.
You want to play with your child without having to think about your bladder. Many mothers say that after training, they are doing things again that they didn't dare to do for months. Jumping, running, laughing. Just like that.
Less exhaustion, more energy for everyday life.
When your core is stable again, everything takes less effort. Carrying, breastfeeding, getting through the nights. Many mothers report that they feel physically more resilient after training and that everyday life with a baby becomes easier.
How does the magnetic field chair work for postpartum recovery?
The pelvic floor consists of three muscle layers. You can often train the outer layer with conventional exercises like Kegels. However, the two inner layers, which are important for bladder control and stability, are not sufficiently strengthened this way—and this is exactly where the causes of your discomfort often lie.
Deeper training
The BetterPelvi chair uses magnetic fields to stimulate all three muscle layers – especially the deeper ones that are not reached by other methods. This strengthens your muscles much more effectively.
12,500 contractions in 28 minutes
In just 28 minutes, the chair triggers over 12,500 contractions – that's more than you could achieve with conventional exercises. As a result, your pelvic floor is trained intensively and deeply.
Noticeable improvements
Many feel their discomfort subside significantly after just a few sessions. Training the deeper muscle layers leads to better bladder control and more stability.
3 steps to your trial session
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Free consultation and trial session
On-site, you will be advised by trained experts and can test the BetterPelvi chair directly. 28 minutes, fully clothed, with no obligation.
Start training
Start your individual pelvic floor training. After pregnancy and birth, we recommend several sessions for lasting results.
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Experiences
These mothers completed their postpartum recovery with BetterPelvi
Thousands of women have found their way back to their core with BetterPelvi after pregnancy and birth.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about postpartum recovery and the pelvic floor
When can I start postpartum recovery training after giving birth?
Active recovery usually starts six to eight weeks after birth. Before that, the focus is on the initial postpartum period. Many women also wait a bit longer after a C-section. It’s best to talk to your midwife or gynecologist before you get started.
Is a classic postpartum recovery course enough?
For many women, yes, but for many others, no. The course lays the foundation but usually only reaches the outer muscle layer of the pelvic floor. If bladder weakness, a feeling of prolapse, or back pain remain after the course, it’s worth training more specifically.
Do I also need to do postpartum recovery after a C-section?
Yes. Even after a C-section, the pelvic floor is heavily strained by the pregnancy. The abdominal wall and deep muscles need rebuilding. A C-section is not a substitute for postpartum recovery.
When is the pelvic floor chair useful after birth?
As soon as your initial postpartum period is over and your midwife or gynecologist has given the green light. Usually from six to eight weeks after birth. The chair is not suitable during pregnancy.
What can I do if I still have bladder weakness months after giving birth?
You are not alone. Many women only notice months later that their recovery is not complete. Targeted pelvic floor training can still bring significant improvements even years after birth. The pelvic floor chair is a particularly effective option for the deep muscle layers.
When can I start doing sports again?
Only after postpartum recovery is complete. Classic abdominal training, jogging, or jumping before this time can put additional strain on the pelvic floor and push the abdominal wall further apart. Talk to your midwife or physiotherapist before returning to sport.
Does health insurance cover the costs?
The classic postpartum recovery course with a midwife or physiotherapist is covered by health insurance in most cases. Treatment with the pelvic floor chair is usually not covered. We discuss the exact conditions individually on-site.
I haven't felt like myself since the birth. Is that normal?
Changes after birth are completely normal. Your body has performed a peak achievement and needs time. If your mood doesn’t improve over several weeks or you notice signs of postpartum depression, talk openly with your midwife, your gynecologist, or your GP.
Get your old body feeling back.
Bladder weakness, an unstable core, symptoms after a C-section, or the feeling that nothing is the way it used to be. BetterPelvi addresses the cause and can help you truly complete your postpartum recovery and promote your regeneration.
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