Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of constant change- there is something new happening every week! We are here to help you whether your pregnancy is going smoothly or if you are hitting some road bumps along the way. Here are some of the ways pelvic floor PT can benefit you during pregnancy:
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Starting or maintaining exercise routine
We can give you specific instructions on how to progress or modify your activities or exercise routine as your pregnancy progresses. We can also provide guidance on how to properly activate the pelvic floor and core to optimize the workouts you already love to do.
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Address pelvic pain, sciatica, SPD, sciatica, low back pain
Postural changes and a growing belly can mean that your back and pelvic floor are working overtime and sometimes they like to start letting you know! We can help address all types of back and pelvic pain through hands-on techniques, taping, cupping, support garment recommendations and specific exercises.
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Address urinary leakage
Leaking doesn't have to be something that you laugh off or hope gets better after delivery. There are so many things to try during pregnancy to regain control of your bladder!
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Specific hip and pelvic mobility exercises
These types of exercise can help prepare the pelvic floor for delivery as well as help address or prevent a lot of the back and pelvic pain issues that can arise during pregnancy.
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Preparing for labor and delivery
Did you know that your pelvic floor actually has to lengthen during delivery? Did you know that there are things you can do to minimize perineal tearing? Did you know that different positions can help move the baby through your pelvis at different stages of labor and during pushing? No matter what your plan is for labor and delivery, we are here to help you prepare for unexpected circumstances that may arise and support you through whatever your goals are for delivery!
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Optimizing postpartum recovery
You put so much time into preparing for labor and delivery, but what about postpartum? Did you know that there are actually some things you can start working on in the first 6 weeks postpartum that will set you up for long-term success?
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If you are interested in learning more about how pelvic floor PT can support you during pregnancy and into postpartum, please contact our office at 315.256.0037 or fill out an appointment request form using the button below: