Pelvic Floor PT During Pregnancy
Pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy helps you stay strong, reduce pain, and prepare your body for birth and recovery. Starting early builds confidence and comfort through every stage.
Pelvic Floor PT During Pregnancy
When Should You Start?
I recommend beginning pelvic floor physical therapy in the second trimester. Around this time, your body is just starting to show physical changes, making it the perfect stage to establish a baseline of strength, mobility, and core connection. As pregnancy progresses, it becomes increasingly challenging to access and engage the deeper layers of your core properly. Starting early helps you stay connected to your body, move more comfortably, and often enjoy a pregnancy that is largely pain-free. Most women see me about six times throughout pregnancy, though this may vary based on your individual needs.
What Does Pregnancy Pelvic Floor PT Include?
Personalized Exercise Programming
If you are active—or want to become active—during pregnancy, I create customized exercise plans for each trimester. I can provide you with videos of your own sessions so you can follow along with confidence at home. These programs are tailored to strengthen your core, glutes, and pelvic floor specifically, not just a one-size-fits-all workout.
Managing Pain During Pregnancy
Pelvic floor PT can address common discomforts, including:
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Low back pain
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Sciatica
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SI joint (sacroiliac) pain
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Pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD)
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Round ligament pain
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Hip pain
Treatment Options Include:
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K-Taping: Eases round ligament pain and provides support for your bump.
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Cupping Therapy: Relieves back, rib, and upper body tension.
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Manual Therapy & Pelvic Alignment: Techniques such as sacral releases and myofascial release help prepare your pelvis for birth while reducing pain from SI joint or pubic symphysis dysfunction.
Bladder Health
While frequent urination is common in pregnancy, bladder leakage is not “normal.” Stress incontinence—leakage with laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercise—can and should be treated during pregnancy.
Birth Preparation
Together we’ll prepare your body and mind for birth. Sessions include:
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Breathing techniques for labor and delivery
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Pelvic floor preparation for hospital or home births (with or without medication)
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Guidance for immediate recovery after a C-section
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Partner education, with your husband included to learn supportive labor positions and comfort techniques
Education & Myth Busting
Pregnancy advice can be overwhelming, and not all of it is accurate. Part of my role is helping you sort through myths, misinformation, and outdated recommendations. From safe modifications for Pilates, barre, and yoga, to practical daily tips (like getting in and out of the car without round ligament pain), you’ll feel empowered with reliable, research-based information tailored to your body.