Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
How PT can help in the 3rd Trimester (& Before)
Exercise & activity guidance
Management of specific aches & pains, such as:
Pubic symphysis dysfunction
Low back/pelvic girdle pain
Rib pain
Functional strengthening to prepare for childcare tasks
Hands-on mobilization, massage, & manual therapy techniques (& self-care or partner tips)
Pelvic floor education & training
Perineal massage
Labor & delivery position recommendations
Pushing practice
How PT can help in the 4th Trimester (& Beyond)
Reconnecting with pelvic floor & abdominal muscles
Guidance with return to exercise
Management of specific aches & pains
Restoring efficient breathing patterns
Addressing common postpartum issues, such as:
Urinary incontinence
Diastasic Recti
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Functional training for childcare tasks
Hands-on mobilization, massage, & manual therapy techniques (& self-care or partner tips)
Perineal or cesarean scar management
Addressing painful sex
Treatment for clogged milk ducts