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James Paget University Hostpital
Perinatal Pelvic Health Service

Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals are here to support women and birthing people throughout their perinatal journey - from the beginning of pregnancy through to 12 months postpartum - promoting pelvic health now and laying the foundation for long-term well-being.

All pregnant and postnatal women and birthing people (up to 12 months after birth) can self-refer to the Physiotherapy team within the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) if they experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Leaking of urine (pee) and/ or wind and/ or stool (poo)
  • Pelvic organ prolapse (bulging or heaviness in the vagina)
  • Pelvic pain linked to perineal injury or pelvic floor problems
  • Postpartum sexual pain
  • Pelvic pain following Caesarean section.

Please only complete this form if you are booked to give birth at, or received your labour care from, James Paget University Hospital, or any community hub or home birth team affiliated to the Trust.

If you do not meet this criteria but are experiencing any of the symptoms above, a referral from your GP or consultant is required to be seen by the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team.

Self refer to the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service by filling in the form below

For health professionals referring a patient, please enter your name, role/ title and a contact telephone number and email address immediately below.
This may be on any correspondence from the James Paget or the NHS - please supply this if you can.
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What happens after I've completed the form or called you?

You will be contacted by the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) team, who will send you a questionnaire to complete about your symptoms.

Please fill out this questionnaire to the best of your ability, as it will assist the team in selecting the most appropriate support based on your symptoms.

The PPHS operates Monday to Friday, so please allow up to 72 hours for a response. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, please contact the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team on 01493 452378.