Pregnancy and Postpartum Pelvic Therapy
Pregnancy and birth don’t have to come with joint pain, confusion, injuries, and less-than-specific advice.
…And we won’t tell you “that’s just a part of being pregnant and having a baby.”
Pelvic floor therapy during your pregnancy can help you get relief from, and sometimes avoid, a lot of typical pregnancy-related symptoms such as: leaking, heaviness, excessive diastasis/abdominal separation, joint pain, and pelvic pain as well as keep you strong and active throughout your pregnancy with specific exercise guidelines to follow throughout your pregnancy, and birth preparation methods to decrease your risk for birth-related trauma.
After baby arrives, postpartum pelvic floor therapy focuses on helping you to reconnect to your core, decrease any abdominal separation/diastasis recti, treat any feelings of heaviness in the pelvic region, help you decrease any pain with return to sex, eliminate the leaking of urine, help you recover optimally from your c-section, and if you have any birth-related injuries, we can help you maximize your recovery.
We welcome children and babies at your appointments and if virtual sessions are easier to manage, we will accommodate you. Your home program will always be tailored to fit into your day as is so that you don’t need to spend an extra hour at night doing additional work. We get it and know that you’re tired, mama!
Just because you had a baby does not mean you are resigned to a life of leaking, pain or heaviness. Our pelvic therapists will help you get rid of pain, stay strong, and get you back to the activities you love during pregnancy and after baby arrives.
Specific pregnancy and postpartum diagnoses and symptoms we treat
Leaking with activity, sneezing, coughing, laughing
Heaviness in the pelvic region and prolapse
Excessive diastasis/abdominal separation
Joint pain (hip, back, knees, feet, SI joint, etc.)
Pelvic pain (SPD)
Pelvic floor tightness and coordination
C-section recovery
Pain with intercourse
We also love to keep you strong and active throughout your pregnancy with specific exercise guidelines to follow throughout your pregnancy and birth preparation methods to decrease your risk for birth-related trauma.
We’d love to help you thrive during your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
This doesn’t need to be a time full of pain, questioning, and just dealing with symptoms that come up along the way. At Bloom, we help many folks just like you all the time. Pelvic therapy during pregnancy and while you’re postpartum is the best way to prepare your body for birth and heal effectively after baby arrives.
Is pelvic therapy during pregnancy and postpartum right for you?
We know that deciding whether this is a fit for you is a large part of the process. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about pelvic therapy. If questions remain, feel free to contact us!
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Whenever you need it. Some people start in the first trimester because they're already dealing with pain or leaking. Others come in during the second or third trimester to prepare for birth or address symptoms that pop up as pregnancy progresses. There's no "perfect" time. It just depends on what you're experiencing and what you want help with. If you have questions, just reach out to us. We’re happy to answer.
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Yes. Even if you're not dealing with symptoms right now, pelvic therapy can help you stay strong and active throughout your pregnancy, teach you how to push effectively during labor, and prepare your body for postpartum recovery. Think of it as getting ahead of issues before they start.
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We can't guarantee you won't tear (a lot of factors are outside anyone's control), but pelvic therapy can teach you perineal massage techniques, breathing strategies, and positioning that may reduce your risk. We'll also help you understand how your pelvic floor works during labor so you can push more effectively.
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You can start as soon as you feel ready. Some people come in at 2-3 weeks postpartum, others wait until their 6-week checkup. If you're dealing with significant pain, heaviness, or leaking right after birth, don't wait. We can start helping you even in those early weeks.
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We would say yes! Your pelvic floor and core still went through 9 months of pregnancy, which puts stress on those muscles whether you delivered vaginally or via C-section. Plus, we can help with scar tissue management, core strength, and any abdominal separation you might be dealing with. C-section recovery is real recovery, and pelvic therapy helps.
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It's not too late. Your pelvic floor can heal and get stronger at any point postpartum, whether you're 6 weeks out or 6 years out. If you're dealing with leaking, pain, heaviness, or just not feeling like yourself, pelvic therapy can still help.
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No. Leaking is common, but it's not normal and you don't have to live with it. Pelvic floor therapy can help you stop leaking (or significantly reduce it) so you can sneeze, run, jump, and laugh without worrying about it. You don't have to accept this as your new reality.
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Absolutely. Diastasis recti is one of the things we treat regularly. We'll assess the separation, help you strengthen your core safely, and teach you how to move and exercise in ways that support healing instead of making it worse.
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Yes. Pain with sex after having a baby is common, but it shouldn't just be ignored or pushed through. We can help you figure out what's causing the pain (scar tissue, muscle tension, dryness, etc.) and treat it so sex feels good again, not painful or scary.
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Pelvic therapy can absolutely help manage prolapse symptoms and in many cases reduce the heaviness or pressure you're feeling. We'll teach you exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor, strategies to reduce strain on your system, and ways to stay active without making things worse. Surgery isn't always necessary, and even if it is down the road, pelvic therapy will help you recover better.
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Postpartum exercise classes are great for general fitness, but pelvic therapy is specific treatment for your body and your symptoms. We assess what's actually going on with your pelvic floor, core, and any pain or dysfunction you're experiencing, then create a treatment plan tailored to you. It's medical care, not just exercise.
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Yes. We know childcare is hard to come by. Bring your baby if you need to. We have space for strollers, and if you need to feed or change a diaper during the session, that's completely fine.
What to expect at Bloom
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One-On-One Appointments
Every appointment at Bloom Pelvic health is one-on-one with your pelvic therapist in a private room. Rest assured that you will not bounce between providers or need to talk about sensitive topics in an open gym space. Our providers will be in the room with you, guiding you through the entire experience.
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Customized Treatment Plans
As a patient of ours, you will receive a customized treatment plan that is specific to you because we know that a customized plan is what gives the best results. No one person is the same as another, and we honor that at Bloom Pelvic and do not recommend a standard three times per week for twelve weeks treatment plan.
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Comprehensive Care
We know how frustrating it can be to find a healthcare practice that you trust which is why we provide you with comprehensive care under our roof. At Bloom, we’ll take your entire history, symptoms, and diagnosis into account because it all matters when it comes to receiving comprehensive care. Our goal is to leave no stone left unturned.
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Pricing Transparency
We can assure you that you will always be in the know when it comes to cost of care. You will know what each visit costs and about how many visits you will need to complete your care plan. Every patient is different and after your initial visit with us, we’ll give you all the details regarding how many visits we recommend.