Pregnant? Try Pelvic Health Therapy

Pregnancy triggers so many changes in the body. If you are hoping for the best pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery that you can get, pelvic health therapy is what you are looking for. Here are four reasons to find your pelvic health therapist today!

1. Reduce the aches and pains

Anyone who has ever been pregnant can tell you that it is no walk in the park. So many things are happening in your body and a lot of them lead to various aches and pains. That added weight and pressure of your growing baby can lead to pain in your pelvic region, hips, and lower back. On top of that, as your uterus grows, the ligaments supporting it stretch and thicken leading to the dreaded round ligament pain.

As frustrating as all that is, you don't have to live with pain 24/7! Pelvic health therapists can teach you exercises, stretches, postures, and body mechanics that will all help alleviate that pain, help keep it at bay, and even prevent potential injuries as your body adjusts to the new little life it's helping to grow.

2. Address Pelvic Floor Issues and Aid Recovery

Pregnancy can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction like urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other issues. These issues can come up in post-partum recovery as well. Pelvic health therapists can address and manage these issues with targeted exercises and techniques that will help strengthen and rebuild those deep core and pelvic floor muscles.

It's also no secret that the more active you are during pregnancy, the quicker your post-partum recovery can go. Pelvic health therapy can keep you active while managing many of the symptoms you may have and ensuring that your activity is safe for both you and your baby.

3. Individualized Plans and Support

Every woman's body is different. Pelvic health therapists embrace this and work with each mama to build an individualized plan with exercises and techniques that are based on her needs, physical conditions, and any symptoms that come up throughout pregnancy. All of this promotes a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy experience.

Pelvic health therapists are also experienced in supporting mamas through their pregnancy and post-partum journies. They not only provide you with a plan of care tailored to your needs, but they also provide guidance, education, and even emotional support.

4. Labor and Delivery Preparation

This is probably what most mamas are the most excited about. Labor and delivery can be daunting, no matter how many times you've done it or how awesome your birth plan is. Pelvic health therapy can help you strengthen and relax your pelvic muscles to aid in the pushing phase of labor and help babies move through the birth canal. It may also help reduce the risk of tearing or trauma during delivery. We can all get on board with that, right?

Pelvic health specialists can also teach you several different labor and delivery positions you can try to help labor go more smoothly. This not only gives you tools to use in the beginning stages of labor when you may be trying to hang around home before heading off to the hospital or other delivery location, but it also empowers you with knowledge of how your body relaxes best and can make the whole process smoother.

If you want to know more about what Birth Prep looks like with a pelvic health specialist, ask about our free eBook!

Whatever your pregnancy, birth, and recovery plan looks like, consider adding pelvic health therapy to it. Not only will you receive awesome care and education, but you can also make the whole nine months (and beyond!) so much more enjoyable!