Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy

Difficulty controlling urine during pregnancy or postpartum, including leaking with coughing, sneezing, exercise, or sudden urges. This is often due to increased pressure on the bladder and changes in pelvic floor strength and coordination.

A separation of the abdominal muscles along the midline of the stomach that can occur during pregnancy or persist postpartum. It may contribute to core weakness, abdominal doming, and difficulty with stability or returning to exercise.

Sensitivity, tightness, pain, or restricted movement around cesarean or perineal scars. Treatment focuses on improving tissue mobility, reducing discomfort, and restoring normal function and movement patterns.

A feeling of pressure, heaviness, or bulging in the vaginal area after childbirth, often related to pelvic floor weakness or strain. Pelvic floor physical therapy helps improve support and reduce symptoms.

Discomfort, tightness, or pain during or after sexual activity following childbirth. This can be related to hormonal changes, scar tissue, pelvic floor tension, or healing tissue sensitivity.

Pain in the lower back, tailbone, or sacroiliac joints during pregnancy or postpartum, often caused by changes in posture, core weakness, or pelvic instability. Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction can play a significant role in these symptoms.

Education and training to help prepare the body for labor and delivery, including breathing strategies, pelvic floor relaxation, and effective pushing techniques to support a smoother birth experience and reduce strain during delivery.