01/08/2025
If this feels relatable, let’s talk about intra-abdominal pressure. It’s a key player in both healing and protecting your pelvic floor and is vital to understand before trying to build back your core after baby. Here's why managing it is essential:
- Pressure Matters: Any exercise that creates too much pressure can strain your core AND your pelvic floor. Think heavy lifting, poor breathing, or intense crunching.
- Balance Is Key: Healing diastasis recti isn’t just about strengthening the abs—it's about ensuring your pelvic floor can handle the load, too.
- Breath Is Your Superpower: Proper breathing helps regulate pressure. Exhale on effort (e.g., lifting or squeezing) to support your core and pelvic floor.
- Listen to Your Body: Feeling heaviness, bulging, or other symptoms of prolapse? That’s your sign to pause, reassess, and get feedback.
Start with foundational movements that build strength while your master your core-pelvic connection. Then progress!
Need help? I’m here to help you understand and guide you toward exercises that support healing without compromising your pelvic health.
DM me if you have questions about your symptoms or need a personalized plan!