Christien Bird

Thanks so much for yesterday. I wanted to let you know that even if I am not quite at the gold standard (!) what we have been doing is making a very real difference. Today I needed to run for a train - and I have noticed that previously I would actually avoid even a short run, but now I feel much more confident to do that. Unfortunately I also tripped and fell - not while I was running, but shortly after, my shoe caught an uneven pavement and I did a very good fall (think superman/recovery pose!)). BUT the most amazing thing is I had no leakage, not in the moment when I realised I was falling (fear) or with the impact. I was so pleased! I know that a few months ago that would have been different. So thank you, and I will keep up the good work!!!

I had an appointment booked with Christien to discuss my birth plan which we were able to do via Zoom.  Even though the appointment was not face-to-face I was really pleased with the outcome of our virtual meeting. We went through my birth plan in depth discussing various outcomes and what would be best/best avoided given my personal history and first birth experience.  She provided excellent advice and support on appropriate exercise during my second and third trimesters and continuing my pelvic floor exercise plan.  As always I found her to be both incredibly knowledgeable as well as warm and empathetic and would highly recommend her services online or in person.  

Having represented GB in marathon running prior to the birth of my first baby, I was keen to return to full training immediately afterwards and have been so grateful for the level of commitment and attention to detail that Christien and Helen from the Women’s Health Team at the White Hart Clinic have been able to provide. They have enabled me to return to running personal best times and worked with the rest of my team of sports medicine practitioners to ensure that I am in the best possible position to fulfil my ambitions of an Olympic marathon spot in running whilst not compromising my pelvic floor health. I highly recommend all post natal sportswomen, even with straightforward birth experiences like mine, to follow Christien and Helen's advice and expertise in returning to sport at any level - they are truly outstanding.

I really can't tell you how grateful I am to Helen and Christien. A year and a half of inexplicable chronic pain is all unravelling, and, just as important, you've both taken the time to help me understand it too. The compassion and confidence that you both treat your patients with was such a huge relief. You both always seem irrepressibly chirpy and dynamo-like, but, should you ever have days when you're feeling tired or dreary, please know that your work is making a huge difference in people's lives! I'll still be back in 3 weeks time, but I anticipate reporting relatively little pain and just fine tuning some things. Thank you.

Would like to thank Christien Bird, women’s health physio for all her help. She was definitely the most helpful consultant during the whole of my rehabilitation. The experience was very thorough and informative. I am doing really well and have just started training for triathlons!  Thanks,