Postpartum Pelvic Floor Treatment in West Auckland

At Waitākere Health Hub, we support new mothers with safe, non-invasive pelvic floor rehabilitation using the Tesla Chair. Whether you're recovering from birth-related weakness, experiencing bladder leakage, or struggling to reconnect with your core, our postpartum care team is here to help you rebuild strength, confidence, and control—one step at a time.

Why Pelvic Floor Tonicity Matters Postpartum

Following childbirth, many women experience pelvic floor dysfunction—ranging from urinary incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse and sexual discomfort. These issues are often due to weakened or poorly coordinated pelvic floor muscles. Early assessment and rehabilitation are key to preventing long-term complications.

Up to 50% of postpartum women report some level of urinary incontinence
Pelvic floor muscle training is first-line treatment—but often difficult to access or perform effectively postpartum
Many women don't have time or drive to do Kegels, this is easy and timeout from life

Tesla Former Chair: A Non-Invasive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Tool

The Tesla Former Chair uses Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) to activate deep pelvic floor muscles while fully clothed. It is completely non-invasive, painless, and requires no internal probes.

Activates pelvic floor muscles up to 50,000 contractions per session
Improves muscle strength, endurance, and coordination
Ideal for early postpartum recovery—supporting women unable to perform traditional Kegels
Improves blood flow and sensory feedback in the pelvic region
28-minute sessions, fully clothed, no need for internal access

Who can benefit?

Our Tesla Chair treatment is effective for a wide range of incontinence types:

Urinary leakage (especially with coughing, sneezing, or exercise)
Pelvic heaviness or mild prolapse
Difficulty engaging the pelvic floor
A sense of "weakness" or lack of core control
Sexual discomfort or loss of sensation

Backed by Clinical Research

Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) is a clinically validated, non-invasive therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction—particularly in women who cannot perform effective pelvic floor muscle contractions postpartum.

A randomised controlled trial comparing electromagnetic stimulation (EMS) with traditional Kegel exercises in postpartum women with stress urinary incontinence found:

Both EMS and Kegels improved symptoms (UDI-6 scores and pad test results)
EMS led to significantly greater gains in pelvic floor muscle strength (increase of 16.5 cmH₂O vs. 8.0 cmH₂O; p=0.006)
EMS participants completed their treatment faster (5 weeks vs. 8 weeks) with 100% compliance

Narra et al., concluded EMS may be more effective than Kegels for rapidly improving pelvic floor strength in the early postpartum period.

Guitar et al. did a meta-analysis review of 37 Studies on EMS for pelvic floor dysfunctions they found:

EMS improves outcomes for stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence
High-intensity magnetic EMS (such as the Tesla Chair) often shows quicker results and is better tolerated than low-frequency internal devices
Particularly helpful for women unable to perform effective Kegels postpartum
Emerging evidence supports EMS as a first-line or adjunct therapy to pelvic floor muscle training

EMS is a well-supported conservative intervention for postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction, especially when internal therapy is not preferred or feasible.

Benefits of Tesla Chair Therapy for Postpartum health

Non-invasive and painless

No need to undress – remain fully clothed
No surgery, no medication, no downtime
Strengthens pelvic floor muscles deeply and efficiently
Easy to comply with, convenient 30-minute time out sessions
Research-backed outcomes across stress, urge, and mixed incontinence, pelvic floor dysharmony and sexual health

What to Expect

You sit comfortably on the Tesla Chair — no probes or internal devices
Each session lasts 30 minutes and is completely painless
A treatment course typically includes 2 sessions per week over 6–8 weeks
Some patients notice improvement within a few sessions; others after the full course

Is it safe

Yes. FMS is well-tolerated and approved by regulatory bodies including the FDA for treating incontinence.

It is not suitable for patients with:

Pacemakers or metal implants
Active pelvic infections
Pregnancy
Certain neurological disorders without clearance

Integrative Support

We offer a comprehensive holistic approach, it is beneficial to add pilates and Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbs to aid your recovery

Ready to Take the First Step?

Regain your strength, freedom, confidence, and bladder control with this safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy.

📞 Contact us today for a confidential consultation and personalised treatment plan.