The Perinatal Pelvis

The Perinatal Pelvis The Perinatal Pelvis empowers women and children through holistic, comprehensive pelvic floor therapy in Hillsborough, NC and the greater Triangle area.

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💜 November 17 is World Prematurity Day — a day to honor and support families whose babies arrived too soon.✨ Pelvic floo...
11/17/2025

💜 November 17 is World Prematurity Day — a day to honor and support families whose babies arrived too soon.

✨ Pelvic floor therapy can support parents of preterm babies by:

Helping your body heal after a cesarean or early vaginal birth

Easing pelvic or abdominal pain from long NICU hours or stress

Supporting posture, breath, and gentle core reconnection after weeks of tension and fatigue

If your baby came early — know this: you did not fail. Your body, your baby, and your story still deserve care and compassion. 🤍

Self-care after pregnancy isn’t bubble baths and candles — it’s intentional recovery. 🌿Your body is recalibrating, your ...
11/15/2025

Self-care after pregnancy isn’t bubble baths and candles — it’s intentional recovery. 🌿
Your body is recalibrating, your hormones are shifting, and your pelvic floor is learning to support you again.

Here are a few ways to care for yourself today:
💜 Use pelvic supports — like a belly band or supportive leggings to ease pressure.
💜 Gentle yoga or stretching — open the hips, release tension, and connect with your breath.
💜 Mindful pelvic floor resets — a few deep exhales with gentle core engagement can calm your nervous system and reduce pelvic heaviness.
💜 Rest without guilt. Healing is productive.

Your body has done something extraordinary — now let’s help it recover well. 🤍

There’s so much no one tells you about life after birth — especially when it comes to your body. 🤍Here are 4 things I wi...
11/13/2025

There’s so much no one tells you about life after birth — especially when it comes to your body. 🤍
Here are 4 things I wish I knew sooner postpartum:

1️⃣ You don’t have to “bounce back.” Healing takes time — physically and emotionally.
2️⃣ Your pelvic floor needs rest too. It’s been through a lot and deserves intentional recovery.
3️⃣ Diastasis recti (ab separation) is common — and with guided movement, it can heal.
4️⃣ Posture matters. How you feed, lift, and carry baby can affect your back, core, and pelvic floor.

You’re not broken — you’re healing. And it’s okay to ask for help. 💜
Pelvic floor therapy is here to support you through every stage.

11/10/2025

Preparing your pelvic floor for birth isn’t just about strength — it’s about connection and release. 🌸

Here’s how to start:
✨ Learn your breath: Inhale = soften and lengthen the pelvic floor. Exhale = gently engage for support.
✨ Practice open birthing positions: Deep squats, hands and knees, side-lying, or supported forward leans — all help your pelvis stay mobile.
✨ Train relaxation, not just tension. The ability to release is key for labor.
✨ Visualize your pelvic floor opening — it helps connect mind and muscle for birth prep.

These gentle movements (swipe ➡️ for a few visuals!) help your body and mind work with labor — not against it. 🤍

🚫 “I only need to focus on my pelvic floor during pregnancy or postpartum.”Let’s clear this one up 👇Your pelvic floor is...
11/08/2025

🚫 “I only need to focus on my pelvic floor during pregnancy or postpartum.”
Let’s clear this one up 👇

Your pelvic floor is part of your core system — and it supports you through every season of life, not just pregnancy.

🌸 Pre-pregnancy: Building awareness and connection can help with fertility, reduce pain, and prepare your body for carrying and delivery.
🍼 Pregnancy & postpartum: It helps support your growing belly, adapt for birth, and recover after delivery.
🔥 Midlife & menopause: Hormonal changes can affect pelvic floor strength and tissue health — making ongoing care just as important.

Pelvic floor health isn’t a one-time fix — it’s an ongoing part of your overall well-being.

✨ Movement Wednesday:
If you’re in your third trimester and feeling pelvic or low back discomfort, try:

Supported child’s pose with a pillow under your belly

Pelvic tilts on hands and knees

Gentle hip circles on a birth ball
These movements can ease tension, promote mobility, and help your body feel more supported in late pregnancy. 🤍

Your pelvis deserves care — before, during, and long after pregnancy.

If you have concerns about your pelvic floor, schedule an appointment to start your healing journey today.

11/05/2025

Stop straining your pelvic floor every time you lift!
Whether it’s your baby, a car seat, or a grocery bag — how you lift matters. 💪

Watch as I show the difference between:
❌ Common lifting mistakes that increase pelvic pressure
✅ And techniques that keep your core + pelvic floor supported

Remember:
✨ Exhale as you lift
✨ Keep the object close to your body
✨ Hinge at your hips, not your waist
✨ Let your legs do the work

Small changes in your daily movements = big changes in how your body feels. 🤍

👶 Lifting your baby, car seat, diaper bag, stroller — it’s all part of your daily routine.But did you know how you lift ...
11/03/2025

👶 Lifting your baby, car seat, diaper bag, stroller — it’s all part of your daily routine.
But did you know how you lift can make a big difference for your pelvic floor and core health?

When we bend or lift with poor posture (like rounding our back, holding our breath, or letting the belly push forward), we increase pressure downward — right where the pelvic floor is already working hard to support you.

✨ Here’s how to protect your pelvis (and your back):
✅ Exhale as you lift — this helps engage your core and reduce downward pressure.
✅ Hinge at your hips, not your waist. Keep your spine long.
✅ Bring baby or gear close to your body before standing up.
✅ Bend your knees slightly and use your legs to stand.

These small shifts help your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles work with you — not against you.

Your daily movements matter just as much as your workouts. 💜

Not sure how to properly move while you are post-partum? Book an appointment with us to learn the best techniques.

🚫 “Pelvic floor problems only affect older women.”Let’s bust that myth right now 👇Pelvic floor issues can affect anyone ...
10/31/2025

🚫 “Pelvic floor problems only affect older women.”
Let’s bust that myth right now 👇

Pelvic floor issues can affect anyone — at any age, and of any gender.

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. These muscles can become weak, tight, or uncoordinated due to many factors — not just aging.

👶 Children and teens can experience pelvic floor dysfunction from constipation, sports, or posture.
🤰 Pregnant and postpartum individuals often experience changes from the weight of the baby and delivery.
🏋️‍♀️ Athletes can have leaking or pressure from high-impact training.
👨 Men can experience pelvic pain or urinary issues after surgery or from muscle tension.
🧓 And yes — older adults may notice changes due to hormonal shifts or muscle weakness.

The truth?
Pelvic floor health is human health — and everyone deserves access to care and understanding. 💜

🚫 “You shouldn’t do any core exercises during pregnancy.”Let’s talk about this common myth 👇The truth is — your core doe...
10/28/2025

🚫 “You shouldn’t do any core exercises during pregnancy.”
Let’s talk about this common myth 👇

The truth is — your core doesn’t need to be ignored in pregnancy, it needs to be supported. 🤍

During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor naturally stretch and adapt to make space for your growing baby. The goal isn’t to “strengthen” the core the same way you might pre-pregnancy — it’s to learn how to connect with it safely and intentionally.

✅ Safe core work in pregnancy focuses on:

Gentle breath-based engagement (exhale to lift and support)

Pelvic floor connection without over-tightening

Functional movement like rolling, lifting, or getting out of bed safely

Avoiding exercises that cause doming or bulging through the midline

These small adjustments help protect your abdominal wall, reduce pressure on your pelvic floor, and support smoother recovery postpartum.

So no — you don’t need to skip core work.
You just need to do it differently. 💜

If you have concern and want to know more about safe core work, book an appointment to get an individualized plan for your core!

At The Perinatal Pelvis, we see you. We recognize your grief, your strength, and your love that endures beyond loss. Whe...
10/25/2025

At The Perinatal Pelvis, we see you. We recognize your grief, your strength, and your love that endures beyond loss. Whether you’re navigating healing after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss — your body and heart deserve care, support, and gentleness.

You are not alone.
💜 1 in 4 women experience a pregnancy loss
💜 Your story matters
💜 Your healing matters

If you or someone you love is walking this path, please know that compassionate pelvic floor care and trauma-informed support are here when you’re ready.

Hi, I’m Kyrsten Spurrier — pelvic floor therapist and founder of The Perinatal Pelvis. 💜When I created The Perinatal Pel...
10/23/2025

Hi, I’m Kyrsten Spurrier — pelvic floor therapist and founder of The Perinatal Pelvis. 💜

When I created The Perinatal Pelvis, my goal was simple: to support women through one of the most transformative (and often overlooked) times in life — pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

So why The Perinatal Pelvis?
Because your pelvis is the foundation of your body. It supports your baby as they grow, adapts to make birth possible, and plays a huge role in your recovery afterward — from bladder control and core strength to intimacy and pain relief.

This stage of life deserves specialized care, compassion, and education. You don’t have to “just live with it” — leaking, pain, or feeling disconnected from your body are all things we can address together.

Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or years out from birth, your pelvis still matters — and so do you. 🤍

October is Menopause Awareness Month 💫Let’s talk about a season of life that deserves just as much attention and care as...
10/21/2025

October is Menopause Awareness Month 💫
Let’s talk about a season of life that deserves just as much attention and care as pregnancy and postpartum.

Menopause can bring changes in:
🌬️ Pelvic floor strength
💧 Bladder control
🔥 Vaginal dryness or discomfort
💪 Core stability
🧠 Mood, sleep, and energy levels

These shifts are normal, but they don’t have to be something you just “live with.”
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help ease symptoms, improve comfort, and restore confidence in your body.

This month, let’s break the silence around menopause and remind every woman that support, education, and empowerment are available — at every stage of life.

✨ You deserve to move, laugh, sneeze, and live without worry. ✨

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Hillsborough, NC
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