Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at Adore Your Core PT
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it can also bring about a variety of changes to your body, especially your pelvic floor. At Adore Your Core PT, we specialize in helping expecting and postpartum mothers maintain strength, mobility, and comfort through personalized physical therapy. Our approach focuses on supporting your pelvic floor and overall body health during pregnancy, ensuring a smoother transition through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters During Pregnancy
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that play a vital role in supporting your bladder, uterus, and bowels. During pregnancy, these muscles experience increased strain as they support your growing baby. Additionally, hormonal changes can affect the strength and flexibility of the pelvic floor, which may lead to discomfort or dysfunction.
Common pelvic floor issues during pregnancy include:
- Urinary Incontinence: Difficulty controlling the bladder, especially when coughing, sneezing, or exercising.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A feeling of pressure or heaviness in the pelvis as the pelvic organs shift.
- Pelvic Girdle Pain: Pain in the lower back, hips, or pubic bone due to changes in posture and muscle strain.
- Diastasis Recti: Separation of the abdominal muscles, which can affect core stability and pelvic floor function.
- Pain with Intercourse: Increased sensitivity or discomfort during intimacy due to muscle tension or pelvic floor dysfunction.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
At Adore Your Core PT, we offer specialized care to address the unique challenges that pregnancy places on your body. Our therapists are trained to provide safe, effective treatments that focus on relieving discomfort, improving pelvic floor function, and preparing your body for childbirth and recovery.
Our pregnancy-focused physical therapy services include:
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: We teach you how to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor muscles to improve function, reduce pain, and prevent incontinence.
- Prenatal Posture and Alignment Support: We assess your posture and alignment as your body changes during pregnancy, providing exercises and stretches to relieve strain on your back, hips, and pelvis.
- Breathing Techniques: Learning proper breathing patterns can help reduce tension in your pelvic floor and prepare your body for labor.
- Labor Preparation: We guide you through pelvic floor relaxation techniques and positioning strategies to promote a smoother, more comfortable labor and birth.
- Perineal Massage: This technique helps increase the flexibility of the perineal tissues to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy during childbirth.
- Core Strengthening: Safely building core strength during pregnancy supports your back and pelvis, preventing pain and helping with postpartum recovery.
Why Choose Adore Your Core PT?
At Adore Your Core PT, we believe that every pregnancy and postpartum journey is unique. Our therapists offer compassionate, one-on-one care designed to address your specific concerns and help you feel supported throughout your entire experience. Whether you’re seeking relief from pain or preparing for labor, we’re here to ensure that you have the tools and support you need to feel your best during this special time.
Take Control of Your Pelvic Health During Pregnancy
Your body deserves the best care during pregnancy and beyond. If you’re expecting or have recently given birth, don’t hesitate to reach out to Adore Your Core PT. Schedule an appointment today and take the first step toward a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Pregnancy Pro Package
Introducing new pregnancy pro package
At Adore Your Core PT, we’re dedicated to supporting you through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Our Pregnancy Wellness Package offers a comprehensive approach to ensure that you feel strong, informed, and prepared for each phase of your journey. This package includes 5 personalized visits and 2 free group fitness classes designed to optimize your comfort, confidence, and pelvic health from pregnancy to postpartum.
What’s Included in the Pregnancy Wellness Package?
Our holistic package provides personalized assessments and treatments focused on pelvic floor health, core strength, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery.
1st Visit (First or Second Trimester)
- Movement and Pelvic Assessment: A thorough evaluation of your posture, pelvic alignment, and mobility to identify any imbalances or areas of discomfort.
- Core Evaluation with RUSI: Using real-time ultrasound imaging (RUSI), we assess your core and pelvic floor muscles to ensure they are functioning optimally.
- Education on Movement Practices: Learn the safest exercises and movement techniques to stay active and comfortable throughout pregnancy, reducing strain on your body as it changes.
2nd Visit (Second Trimester)
- Pelvic Education: Understand the role your pelvis plays in pregnancy and birth, including its impact on your comfort and movement.
- Bladder and Bowel Control: Learn how to manage common concerns like urinary frequency, urgency, and bowel control with simple exercises and techniques to maintain control and comfort.
3rd Visit (Third Trimester – Birth Preparation)
- Birth Preparation (Vaginal or Cesarean): Whether you're planning a vaginal or cesarean birth, we guide you through strategies to prepare for birth.
- Ultrasound Assessment of Pushing Techniques: For vaginal births, we use RUSI to assess your pushing techniques and teach you how to reduce the risk of trauma or injury during birth.
- Trauma Prevention Strategies: Education on methods to limit perineal trauma, reduce tension in the pelvic floor, and optimize your body’s ability to deliver safely.
4th Visit (Postpartum Check-in – 45-Min Video or Phone Call)
- Check-in Within First 4 Weeks: We provide a 45-minute call to discuss your birth experience, early postpartum recovery, and address any concerns you may have.
- Guidance on Recovery: Get tailored advice on how to navigate the initial postpartum weeks, including pain management, pelvic floor recovery, and safe movement.
5th Visit (Six-Week Postpartum Checkup)
- Comprehensive Postpartum Assessment: This in-person visit focuses on evaluating your pelvic floor, core function, and overall recovery after birth. We assess your healing and provide personalized exercises to help you regain strength and mobility.
- Postpartum Recovery Plan: Develop a detailed plan to restore pelvic health, strengthen your core, and manage any lingering postpartum issues.
Free Group Fitness Classes
In addition to your individual visits, the Pregnancy Wellness Package includes access to:
- Prenatal Group Fitness Class: A fun and supportive class that focuses on safe movement, pelvic floor exercises, and breathing techniques to promote a healthy pregnancy.
- Postpartum Group Fitness Class: Join other new moms to learn about pelvic floor recovery, rebuilding core strength, and self-care techniques for the postpartum period.
Why Choose the Pregnancy Wellness Package?
This package is designed to provide you with comprehensive support from early pregnancy through postpartum recovery. We tailor each visit to your specific needs and goals, ensuring that you feel empowered, informed, and prepared for every stage of your journey. With our personalized care and expert guidance, you’ll be able to enjoy a more comfortable pregnancy, a smoother birth experience, and a quicker recovery.
Call to book your package today!!
*** The Pregnancy Wellness Package is designed to support your overall comfort and well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. While this package can help address general pain or discomfort, it is not intended to diagnose or treat specific medical concerns. If you are experiencing more significant issues that cannot be fully addressed during these sessions, we recommend starting a personalized physical therapy plan with our physical therapy team. Please note that treatment for specific conditions is not covered under this package but will be offered at discounted rates for our Pregnancy Pro members.
*** The 2 free classes included are based on availability and may change in dates and times.
*** All sessions must be used within one year of purchase.
*** Wellness is not covered by insurance.
