Expecting Pelvic Health, LLC

Expecting Pelvic Health, LLC In-Home & Virtual Postpartum & Pregnancy Physical Therapy | NH & ME
Don’t wait 6 weeks to start your recovery.

Care comes to you — no childcare, no waiting, no guessing.
📍 Serving families within 30 min of Durham, NH (+ extended travel) Dr. Ryan Bailey helps women confidently heal pelvic floor issues through whole body work and exercise, lifestyle modification and education from puberty to motherhood and everything in between. We only have one body, so join me on a journey of self discovery, mindfulness, & body awareness to nourish the vessel that protects your baby, as you become a mom!!

I wish I could make these posts not having to acknowledge issues in our food system.That there are people who don’t have...
04/10/2026

I wish I could make these posts not having to acknowledge issues in our food system.

That there are people who don’t have access to the basic whole foods.

That there are people who have to choose between feeding their kids and feeding themselves even though they work multiple jobs to make ends meet.

That there are people who have to return to work only weeks after having a baby because we don’t have paid parental leave, so refueling in a slow, intentional way may not be possible.

There are people who have no family or friend support who can bring food and meals for the new mom.

All of these factors hinder postpartum nutrition and yet we still tell moms to “eat better.”

Even when you have access, support and time. It can still feel overwhelming.

Pain, sleep deprivation, anxiety and more can make it hard to find the motivation and the desire to eat.

If you haven’t watched the first two reels in my postpartum nutrition and pelvic floor series I encourage you to go watch them for simple tips. Take what you want and leave the rest.

You are not alone in the journey.

💛Ryan

04/09/2026

When we talk about postpartum recovery, we often focus on exercises, timelines, and “getting back” to movement.

But your body can’t do any of that well without enough fuel.

After birth, your body is:
– repairing tissue (perineum, pelvic floor, abdominal wall)�– recovering from blood loss�– regulating hormones�– trying to maintain energy on very little sleep

That level of healing requires consistent nutrition.
And not just any nutrition; your body specifically needs:
Protein → to rebuild and repair tissue�Carbohydrates → to provide energy so your body isn’t stuck in stress mode�Fats → to support hormone regulation and nervous system function

This directly impacts your pelvic floor.

Because when your body is under-fueled:
– tissue healing is slower�– muscles fatigue more easily�– coordination and strength are harder to restore�– your body is more likely to compensate or hold tension�– constipation is more likely (which increases strain on the pelvic floor)

And that’s when we start to see things like:
– increased pressure or heaviness�– leaking�– discomfort with movement�– delayed recovery overall

This is why I don’t separate nutrition from pelvic floor rehab.

They’re connected.

A simple way to start:�build meals that include protein + carbs + fats in a way that’s easy to digest.

Like a brothy soup.

And as always—this isn’t about doing this perfectly.
It’s about supporting your body in a way that’s realistic for you.

💛Ryan

Next up in this series: the specific micronutrients that play a big role in healing (and how to actually get them in).

04/07/2026

Postpartum gas is no joke!

When I found out digestive enzymes actually change in postpartum, 🤯

So much made sense for me and I want to help it make sense to you.

And since postpartum can feel totally overwhelming for all the reasons. I also want to break it down into easier to digest information 😉

That’s why I’ll be doing a series on nutrition and the pelvic floor during postpartum recovery.

Now I’m not a nutritionist or dietitian, there are many amazing ones out there who specialize in postpartum. I highly recommend you give them a follow.

What I do have is a certification from as a postpartum nutrition specialist that has helped me bridge the gap in my knowledge from my pelvic health and PT courses about postpartum tissue healing, gut and pelvic health, and movement/exercise based on energy demand.

So if you’re curious about nutrition related to your pelvic health and movement during postpartum recovery, I invite you to follow along to this series.

💛Ryan

04/03/2026

It’s a compliment really ☺️

Who is afraid of their first p**p after birth and would love to have guidance? 🙋‍♀️

💛Ryan

One of the biggest gaps in postpartum care?Zero guidance on returning to movement BEFORE 6 weeks.You’re told to walk, be...
04/02/2026

One of the biggest gaps in postpartum care?
Zero guidance on returning to movement BEFORE 6 weeks.

You’re told to walk, because it’s a simple activity and easy to recommend with may benefits in early postpartum, but no one tells you how to do it safely.

And even more importantly, no one checks how your body is actually responding to it.

In the first few days after birth, a simple (and often overlooked) screen is:
→ Walk for no more than 5 minutes
→ Then check your blood pressure
This matters because your body is navigating:
– blood loss
– major fluid shifts
– cardiovascular changes
And issues like dizziness, instability, or abnormal BP responses may only show up once you’re upright and moving.

This is especially important if you:
• had a hemorrhage
• had a C-section
• feel lightheaded or weak

From there, walking should be gradual and symptom-guided

Not based on step goals
Not based on what you think you “should” be doing

But based on what your body can tolerate while healing

If your symptoms increase (bleeding, pressure, pain, fatigue), that’s not something to push through.
That’s your body asking for a different approach.

This is exactly why early postpartum support matters.
Because small decisions in the first 6 weeks
→ shape how you recover long-term

If you want guidance during that window:
DM me “EARLY” or follow along for more.

No one should be Googling “is this normal?” at 2am after giving birth.But almost every mom is.“Why does it hurt to move?...
03/31/2026

No one should be Googling “is this normal?” at 2am after giving birth.

But almost every mom is.
“Why does it hurt to move?”
“Am I supposed to feel this much pressure?”
“When can I start exercising again?”
“Is leaking p*e normal?”

And the only guidance you’re given is:
👉 “Wait 6 weeks.”

Here’s the problem:
Your body doesn’t wait 6 weeks to start healing.

The first 1–2 weeks postpartum are when:
Tissue healing begins
Swelling and pressure patterns develop
Your core and pelvic floor start adapting
Movement habits (good or not helpful) get reinforced

If no one is guiding you during this time, you’re left to guess.

And that guessing often turns into:
lingering pain
leaking
core weakness
feeling unsure in your body

💡 This is why I offer in-home postpartum physical therapy starting in the first week after birth.

I come to you and help you:
✔ Understand what your body is doing
✔ Support healing right away
✔ Move, lift, and care for your baby safely
✔ Start reconnecting to your core early
✔ Get answers — when you actually need them

Because being “cleared” at 6 weeks doesn’t mean you’re prepared for real life.

And you shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.
📍 In-home visits within 30 minutes of Durham, NH (+extended travel)
💻 Virtual support available across NH & ME

If you’re pregnant now, this is the time to plan your recovery.

Send me a message or book a consult.

Postpartum care is as unique as you are, and there are common threads that each new mom should have access to.Share what...
03/31/2026

Postpartum care is as unique as you are, and there are common threads that each new mom should have access to.

Share what postpartum care means to you.

I’ll go first:
💛Paid parental leave so you can focus on bonding and rebuilding.
💛postpartum doula for infant care and rest support
💛cleaning service or if you have friends and family who come to take this burden off your plate
💛meal service or if you can a consistent meal train from friends and family
💛a postpartum nutritionist to help you replenish your body
💛lactation consultant if you are breastfeeding or pumping
💛pelvic PT to help you navigate your healing body and restore movement
💛perinatal mental health therapist to navigate the mental and emotional challenges of becoming a parent

All of these services will be standard care in your home, so you don’t need to ask for them, they are automatically referred and fully covered by insurance where applicable.

Your turn. Let us know in the comments. It can be one word or a whole description.

💛Ryan

This debate has escalated recently and I’m only highlighting a tiny portion of it.But it begs to question why a medical ...
03/24/2026

This debate has escalated recently and I’m only highlighting a tiny portion of it.

But it begs to question why a medical system behaves in this manner when it comes to birth but not other medical musculoskeletal procedures or surgeries.

Comment QUESTIONS to get a one page pdf of basic questions to ask your provider about their team approach to preparing and recovering from birth.

As always, reach out with questions or comments via DM I’m here for you.

💛Dr. R

03/20/2026

This one is from my stories the other day but was requested to share on my feed bc it was so helpful.

So here you go!

If this resonates, use this description when explaining how your cesarean scar feels to providers, friends, family. It can be helpful for them to visualize what you are experiencing which tends to help them understand why you don’t want it to feel that way anymore and are reaching out for help.

And remember you don’t have to live with cesarean scar stiffness, tightness, pain or other symptoms that may be related to your scar like lower belly pooching and deep painful s3x.

Reach out to a pelvic PT to get the help you deserve 🫶

💛Dr. R

cesareanscar

03/17/2026

This is how villages are made.

It may not be family or friends. It may be for total strangers in your community.

Moms helping moms, bc we know the struggle and want to make the change we didn’t have or are so grateful we had.

If you can’t now because you are in it and have your own stuff. Don’t worry.

I can’t either all the time. But when I can, I do.

Because I am so grateful for the moms in my community who cared for my family after my son was born, 8 years ago.

Did you have a village after giving birth? If yes, what are you most grateful for? If no, what do you wish you could offer the next mom?

🍀Dr. R

03/06/2026

If you have a similar situation and find it really challenging to do your exercises without your toddler climbing on you but can’t seem to find another time to fit them in. There are modifications we can make like this routine for my patient.

Remember this was programmed for my patient based on what corrective core exercises she needs. And she’s already doing squats, lunges and arm strengthening, but those aren’t as enticing to her toddler.

Sometimes we need to get creative to fit in the exercise we want to do to feel good mentally and physically.

How have you needed to be creative? Let us know in the comments, so we can all learn from each other!

💛 Dr. R

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Dr. Ryan Bailey’s passion is to work with women from conception to motherhood. She helps you develop a deeper understanding of your body that optimizes fertility, pain-free and functional movement during pregnancy, prepares your body for labor & delivery, heal from birth, and restore and reconnect during the postnatal period to safely return to activity. She uses her experience as a mom of 2 and her 10 years of professional experience working with women of all ages to bring you a unique approach to perinatal whole body care. You only have one body, so join me on a journey of self discovery, mindfulness, & body awareness to nourish the vessel that protects your baby, as you become a mom!!