Pregnancy and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy is essential during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
Our expert Physical and Occupational Therapists work closely with you to ensure you continue to feel well, stay active, prepare for delivery as well as optimize your birth and postpartum outcomes. Pelvic floor therapy can support you through all trimesters and is an essential component of a healthy pregnancy and optimal postpartum recovery.
At Root To Rise, we specialize in manual therapy, perinatal exercises, education and techniques that help you prepare you body for childbirth, manage discomfort and feel your best during pregnancy and after delivery.
Working with us, you will feel informed and empowered every step of the way.
Prenatal Pelvic Floor Therapy & Birth Prep
Individualized pelvic floor therapy can address symptoms such as pain, leaking, and digestive issues that are common during pregnancy. Working with a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy can support you in:
Establishing a baseline and educating you on what to expect as your body changes
Providing pain management techniques and manual therapy
Offering postural education to reduce strain on muscles and joints and promote a balanced body alignment
Providing deep core, hip, and pelvic floor strengthening to maintain pelvic ring stability, better support your growing baby, and reduce stress on your surrounding joints
Teaching breathing and relaxation techniques that are essential for stress reduction and preparing the body for labor and pushing
Working on flexibility and hip mobility to better prepare surrounding pelvic musculature and joints for the baby’s delivery
Offering balance and coordination training that focuses on improving overall stability as your baby grows
Pelvic floor therapy is essential during pregnancy even if you feel great and don’t have symptoms! We help you continue to feel well, stay active, and prepare for and optimize your birth outcome and postpartum recovery.
Working with us, you will feel informed and empowered every step of the way.
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
Support, healing, and strength for your fourth trimester and beyond.
The postpartum period is a profound time of transformation, physically, emotionally, and energetically. Along with the joys of new parenthood, many birthing people face challenges that can feel overwhelming or unexpected.
At Root To Rise, we’re here to help you heal, reconnect with your body, and navigate recovery with compassionate, expert care. Pelvic floor therapy is a powerful way to address common postpartum concerns and help you feel more like yourself again so you can focus on what matters most
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Support You Postpartum
Rebuilding Core & Pelvic Floor Strength and function
Pregnancy and birth can significantly impact the muscles of your abdomen and pelvic floor. Weakness in these areas can contribute to issues like incontinence, pelvic heaviness, or a sense of instability. We work with you to gently and effectively rebuild strength in your core, deep abdominal muscles, and pelvic floor, helping you regain control, confidence, and functional movement.Postural Recovery & Body Mechanics
As a new parent, you’re constantly lifting, feeding, baby-wearing, and navigating new routines, often in less-than ideal positions. These repetitive motions can strain your back, neck, shoulders, and hips. We’ll guide you in strengthening key postural muscles, teach you ergonomic baby-holding and feeding techniques, and help you move more efficiently to reduce pain, prevent injury, and restore healthy alignment.Scar Tissue Mobilization & Healing
Whether you experienced a vaginal tear, episiotomy, or cesarean birth, scar tissue can lead to tightness, discomfort, or restricted mobility. Our therapists provide hands-on treatment and teach gentle techniques like scar tissue massage to soften adhesions, ease sensitivity, and support your body’s natural healing process. You’ll feel more informed, empowered, and in tune with your recovery.Nurturing Emotional & Mental Well-being
Postpartum healing isn’t just physical, it’s deeply emotional. Many new parents feel disconnected from their bodies or overwhelmed by unexpected discomforts. Our approach to pelvic floor therapy is holistic: by reducing pain, improving mobility, and restoring your body’s function, we also create space for emotional healing. We hold space for your experience and help you reconnect with your strength and sense of self.
When should you start postpartum care?
We at Root to Rise recognize that the first several weeks after your little one enters the world can seem a bit overwhelming, and it can be difficult to get to appointments and receive the care you need.
For convenience, we offer a 2-week telehealth appointment where we will discuss your labor/birth story and any current symptoms you may have. Then we will educate you on how to establish self-care routines and instruct you on gentle exercises, breathing techniques, and stretches you can begin to promote healing and optimize your pelvic health following vaginal or c-section delivery.
At the 6-week mark, we offer an in-person follow-up visit where your therapist will work with you to create a customized plan that meets your needs and aligns with your recovery pace.
Embrace your healing journey. You are navigating the new demands of parenthood, and by addressing your physical challenges early on, you’re not only supporting your body’s recovery but also enhancing your quality of life. Remember, taking care of yourself is an important part of taking care of your baby. Your physical therapist can help you return to your daily activities with confidence, strength, and vitality.