Women’s Health Physio Recommended Products for Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health & Running

Over the years as a women’s health physiotherapist, I’ve been asked hundreds of times about the products I personally use, recommend in clinic, or regularly hear positive feedback about from clients.

So I thought it would be helpful to put together one easy-to-find page with some of my go-to recommendations for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic health, exercise rehab and running.

A small disclaimer: some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only ever recommend products I genuinely use myself, trust professionally, or have consistently had good feedback about from clients.

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Pregnancy and early motherhood place huge demands on the body. These are some of the products I often recommend to help with comfort, recovery and movement during this stage.

My go-to recommendations

• Vitamin E oil — great for perineal massage, scar massage and tissue hydration Vitamin E Oil

• Vaginal moisturiser — helpful for vaginal dryness, irritation and tissue comfort, particularly postpartum, during breastfeeding or around menopause

  Vaginal Moisturiser

• Pelvic floor wand — can be useful for pelvic floor muscle release and pelvic pain management Pelvic Floor Wand

• Serola-style pelvic belt — supportive for pelvic girdle pain and instability symptoms Serola Style Belt

• Bump support band — can help reduce pressure and improve comfort during pregnancy Bump Support Band

• Bioglide lubricant — one I often recommend for pelvic exams, scar work and vaginal dryness Bioglide Lubricant

• Perineal ice packs — brilliant in the early postpartum days for swelling and soreness Perineal Ice Packs

• Silicone scar strips — often helpful after C-section or perineal scar healing Silicone Scar Strips

• TENS machine — many clients find these really helpful during labour and for back pain TENS Machine

• Squatty potty — can make bowel movements easier and reduce straining Squatty Potty

• Pregnancy pillow — invaluable for improving sleep comfort Pregnancy Pillow

• Period and leak-proof pants — supportive during postpartum recovery, periods or bladder leaks Use code ALI2024 Undieversal Period Pants

• Collagen, vitamins and omega 3 — products I personally use to support recovery and overall wellbeing Feel Supplements

• Pilates/gym ball — great for mobility, labour prep and rehab exercises Pilates/Gym Ball

• Kinesiology tape — helpful for support, movement awareness and symptom management alongside rehab exercises Kinesiology Tape (Brand 1)

• Kinesiology tape — another good option I’ve had positive feedback on from clients Kinesiology Tape (Brand 2)

• Side sleeper pillow — can really help improve neck, shoulder and pelvic alignment during sleep, especially in pregnancy and postpartum

  Side Sleeper Pillow

Pelvic Health & Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction can feel overwhelming, but the right support tools can sometimes make a huge difference alongside proper assessment and rehab.

These are products I commonly recommend within pelvic health rehabilitation.

• Vaginal dilators — often used in vulvodynia, vaginismus and pelvic pain rehab Dilators

• Vitamin E oil Vitamin E Oil

• Bioglide lubricant Bioglide Lubricant

• Pelvic floor trainer devices Pelvic Floor Trainer Devices

• Femfit pelvic floor biofeedback device — useful for improving awareness and feedback during pelvic floor training Use code Femfit+AliCann Femfit Biofeedback Device

• Massage balls — excellent for self-release work Massage Balls

• Foam rollers — useful for mobility and muscle recovery Foam Rollers

• Collagen, vitamins and omega 3 Feel Supplements

Exercise & Rehab

Movement is such an important part of recovery, strength and long-term pelvic health.

These are some simple but effective rehab tools I regularly use myself and prescribe to clients.

• Pilates small ball Pilates Small Ball

• Pilates/gym ball Pilates/Gym Ball

• Movement mat — particularly great for Pilates and yoga. Use code ALI10 Animated Physio Movement Mat

• Wobble cushion Wobble Cushion

• Massage balls Massage Balls

• Foam rollers Foam Rollers

• Theraband resistance bands Theraband

• Loop resistance bands Loop Resistance Bands

• Kinesiology tape — helpful for support, movement awareness and symptom management alongside rehab exercises Kinesiology Tape (Brand 1)

• Kinesiology tape — another good option I’ve had positive feedback on from clients Kinesiology Tape (Brand 2)

• Collagen, vitamins and omega 3 Feel Supplements

Running & Women’s Running

As a runner myself, I know how important it is to feel comfortable, supported and able to recover well — especially postpartum or when managing pelvic floor symptoms.

These are a few products I genuinely rate.

• Supportive sports bra — one of my favourites for higher support Lululemon Energy Bra High Support (Not an affiliate link (I wish!), so no discount I'm afraid).

• Anti-chafe balm Anti-Chafe Balm

• Electrolytes — particularly useful during longer runs and warmer weather Electrolytes

• Massage gun — great for recovery and muscle soreness Massage Gun

• Collagen, vitamins and omega 3 Feel Supplements

Final Thoughts

You absolutely do not need loads of products to recover well, get stronger or improve pelvic health. Good rehab, appropriate exercise, education and support matter most.

But there are definitely certain tools and products that can make things easier, more comfortable and more manageable — and these are the ones I come back to time and time again both personally and professionally.

I’ll continue updating this page as I discover more products I genuinely love and trust.