Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

There are many ways a pelvic floor physical therapist can help you to navigate the myriad of changes your body undergoes throughout pregnancy and postpartum, in order to assist with healing and aid in preventing pain or dysfunction. Some of the symptoms physical therapy can help with during pregnancy and in the postpartum period are listed below. When preparing for birth, It can be helpful to work with a pelvic floor physical therapist to learn about getting your body and pelvic floor ready for birth with the goal of minimizing injury and promoting optimal healing and recovery. A pelvic floor physical therapist can also help in the postpartum period to facilitate proper healing, recovery, and return to your usual activities.

Pregnancy

• Low back pain

• Sciatica

• SIJ pain

• Hip pain

• Pubic symphysis pain

• Urinary incontinence

• Constipation

• Dyspareunia

• Guidance on safe exercise

• Birth Prep

Postpartum

• Scar healing (e.g. C-section scar, perineal scar)

• Urinary incontinence

• Prolapse prevention/management

• Pelvic pain

• Tailbone pain

• Neck pain

• Back pain

• Wrist pain

• Dyspareunia

• Diastasis Recti

• Pelvic floor and abdominal strengthening

• Guidance on safe return to activity (such as work activities, walking, lifting, running, specific exercise activity, etc.)