Postpartum Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, we help you rebuild your core and pelvic floor, reduce pain and pressure, and return to the activities you love—with a plan that fits real life.
Who would benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy Postpartum
Weeks to years postpartum (vaginal or cesarean birth)
Leaking with cough/sneeze/laugh/exercise
Pelvic pressure or prolapse symptoms (heaviness, bulging)
Pain with intimacy, tailbone pain, or pelvic/hip/back pain
Diastasis recti or feeling of core weakness/instability
Scar sensitivity (cesarean or perineal), abdominal tension
Core pillars of Postpartum Physical Therapy
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Breath & Pressure: coordinate diaphragm + pelvic floor to reduce downward pressure
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Core Reconnections: rebuild tension and timing for diastasis and stability
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Strength & Mobility: hips, glutes, ribs, and spine support the pelvic floor
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Pelvic Floor Coordination: not just Kegels—relax, lengthen, engage, and endure
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Mechanics for Mom Life: lifting car seats, floor play, stairs, and stroller walks
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Return to Intimacy: graded strategies, lubrication/positioning tips, partner education