Pelvic Floor Therapy Resources
It is to be known that 20% of first time moms experience severe pelvic floor muscle injury, even after a normal pregnancy and delivery.
The number is far higher for women who will experience pelvic floor disorder (PFD) in her lifetime. (1 in 3)
It is now recommended by pelvic floor therapists that you should be seen as a routine after the six week check up.
We support this recommendation.
Know The Facts
The pelvic floor consists of layers of muscles that stretch like a supportive hammock from the pubic bone (in front) to the lower end of the backbone.
If the pelvic floor is weakened, you may find that you leak urine when you cough, sneeze or strain.
This is quite common and can continue even after pregnancy if you don’t continue to strengthen the pelvic floor.
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Strengthen The Pelvic Floor
Perform pelvic floor exercises throughout pregnancy to strengthen those pelvic floor muscles.
By doing so, you will strengthen those muscles to hold weight of growing baby.
Having a strong pelvic floor will help your body recover more quickly and help avoid any pelvic floor injuries after birth.
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Top 5 Pelvic Floor Exercises - YouTube - AskDoctorJo
Pelvic floor therapy is one of those topics that aren’t discussed until there is a problem.
Educating yourself and starting strength exercises will only help you in the end.