pregnancy

Birth Preparation and education

Pelvic floor physical therapy is an important part of perparing for delivery, and has many benefits for pregnant women. Whether you're expecting your first child or adding to your family, taking care of your pelvic floor is a proactive step toward a more comfortable and empowering pregnancy and childbirth. Our comprehensive birth preparation program provides you with all the tools and resources you need to help you make informed decisions during the birthing process in order to reduce the risk of pelvic floor injury. This includes:

• Extensive education on the birthing process to empower you through birth

• Perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing

• Optimize hip, pelvic and spine mobility to facilitate an easier delivery

• Ideal positions for the first and second stage of labor to help the baby engage and descend

• Breathing techniques and pushing practice to reduce the risk of tearing

• Pushing in different positions to find out which is best for YOUR pelvic floor

• Education on early postpartum recovery including techniques to lift and carry the baby without putting excessive pressure on the pelvic floor .

We also treat pregnancy related aches and pain which include:

• Round Ligament Pain

• SI joint pain

• Pubic Symphysis Diastasis

• Low Back Pain

• Hip pain

• Pelvic pain