
Digital postnatal recovery program MUTU System has secured a contract with the NHS to provide free support to new mothers in parts of the UK. Starting today, the evidence-based platform will be available through the Medway and Swale NHS Women’s Health Hub, with funding from the Kent and Medway Women’s Health budget.
The implementation comes as nearly one-third of mothers experience long-term postpartum conditions that impact their well-being and quality of life. The program offers an at-home online solution designed to help women strengthen their core, improve pelvic floor function and diastasis recti, address back pain, and support overall postnatal recovery. The program requires 12 minutes per day, making it accessible for new mothers.
“After a woman has given birth, she may experience pelvic organ prolapse (POP), urinary incontinence (UI), and other bladder or bowel symptoms that currently face long waitlists for specialist care. While these referrals are necessary for many, we believe this programme is an excellent way to assist many women in alleviating or resolving these issues. MUTU can serve as a powerful tool in helping to reduce those wait times and support mothers in feeling strong again,” explains Dr Satvinder Kaur Lall, Executive GP Partner Reach Healthcare and Clinical Lead Medway & Swale Women’s Health Hub.
The NHS contract follows an independent evaluation by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (Health Innovation KSS), which validated the program’s effectiveness and cost-efficiency in addressing postpartum pelvic health issues. GP practices will offer MUTU to women who have given birth in the last 12 months, with a particular focus on those unable to access face-to-face specialist physiotherapist support.
Dr MaryAnn Ferreux, Chief Medical Officer at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, emphasized the implications of this partnership: “We are thrilled that Medway Women’s Health Hub Valley has taken this forward-thinking step in postnatal care. This partnership proves that innovative, effective digital solutions can be implemented within the NHS. We hope this contract will inspire other primary care organisations and NHS trusts to follow suit, ensuring more women receive the support they need.”