11/03/2025
I’m still finding people every day that didn’t know pelvic floor PT can be helpful DURING pregnancy (not just afterwards)!
Working with a pelvic floor PT during pregnancy can keep you muscles strong, and you know you’re exercising in a safe way. We love seeing women early in pregnancy, because addressing issues early means less chance of developing pain as the pregnancy progresses!
Women think back pain, or hip pain while sleeping, or p***c bone pain is inevitable during pregnancy, but these things can actually be PREVENTED from occurring.
Additionally, there is a lot to learn about your pelvic floor, and the way it is used during pregnancy can actually affect childbirth.
When delivering a baby, the uterus contracts and pushes the baby downward through the cervix, vaginal canal and then out into the world. Since the pelvic floor muscles surround the vaginal opening, their function can affect how easily the baby progresses through the canal, and how likely you are to tear as the baby exits through the vaginal opening.
How cool would it be if every woman who was pregnant or planned to become pregnant had this discussion with a specialist and found out how they could work on pelvic floor function to facilitate childbirth?
If you’re pregnant or thinking of becoming g pregnant, reach out to your local pelvic floor provider!
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