Pelvic Floor Health | Birth Prep and Parenting Wellness Center

How Pelvic PT Can Help You Feel Ready and Confident for Birth

Many pregnant women feel unsure about what to do as they get closer to giving birth. It's a time of many changes, but you don’t have to go through it alone! Pelvic floor physical therapists (PTs) can help you feel prepared and confident during pregnancy, birth, and recovery after birth. Here’s how working with a pelvic PT can help:

Relaxing Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

You might think that having strong pelvic muscles is the most important thing for giving birth. Actually, it’s more important that these muscles can relax to let your baby come through. Instead of doing Kegels, which tighten the muscles, try these relaxation exercises:

Unlocking Your Pelvic Floor Strength: A Pelvic Floor PT's Guide to Kegel Exercises

Let's dive into something that we are a little obsessed about, and is incredibly important but often overlooked – pelvic health. Today we are here to share our knowledge on Kegel exercises – what they are, why they matter, and how you can make them work for you. Quick heads up: if you have any concerns or suspect pelvic issues, it's always a good idea to chat one on one with a pelvic floor physical therapist before jumping into any new routine.

Understanding Kegel Exercises:

Alright, let's break it down. Kegel exercises are like hitting the gym for your pelvic floor muscles. Picture them as the unsung heroes supporting your uterus and bladder.