Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy

pelvic health physical therapy and birth preparation

The Motherhood Journey Comes with a Lot of Change

We can help at the early stages of fertility as well as the first trimester aches and pains that come with early maternity. Typical pregnancy symptoms include low back pain, SI pain, pubic symphysis pain, tailbone pain, urinary frequency or urinary leakage, as well as constipation. You may also notice some coning in the middle of your belly as you progress throughout pregnancy. All of these symptoms are normal, but with support from a physical therapist and a maternity exercise routine, you can minimize the impact they have on your life. At our women’s wellness center, our job is to ensure your pelvic floor remains strong, your core remains active, and your pelvic region remains stable!

During the 3rd trimester, we focus on the opposite approach. We help you find movement and flexibility within your pelvis, relaxation, and length of your pelvic floor, as well as proper breathing strategies in order to ease childbirth. Giving birth can be one of the most difficult things a woman will do, but with support from a physical therapist during maternity and an appropriate wellness routine, you can make your labor and delivery go much more smoothly. You can trust our team to get you ready with childbirth prep classes in Charleston, SC.

Postpartum, we recommend coming into our women’s wellness center in Charleston, SC, as early as 2-4 weeks in order to reconnect to your core and pelvic floor while caring for your baby. We work on lifting techniques, baby wearing and holding posture, as well as returning to exercise. The postpartum period is a time of adjustment for new moms, but with regular exercise, you can be healthier and stronger so you can take the best care of your new baby. Whether it’s your first time giving birth or you have been pregnant before, working with a postnatal physical therapist at a maternity wellness center is always a good idea.
Get in touch with our team for pregnancy physical therapy in West Ashley, SC, and surrounding communities.

Here Are Some Common Symptoms We Work With:

Pregnancy

  • Urinary Leakage

  • Bowel issues

  • Pain with intercourse

  • Sciatica pain

  • Low back/ Pubic bone Pain

  • Core issues

Childbirth

  • Prevent Vaginal Tears

  • Reduce Cesarean Delivery

  • Prevent Maternal Exhaustion

  • Limit Tailbone Fractures

  • Improve Delivery Positions

  • Learn how to PUSH

Postpartum

  • Urinary issues/ Leaks

  • Vaginal Heaviness/ Prolapse

  • Diastasis Recti

  • ​Pain with Sex

  • Mastitis/ Clogged Milk Duct

  • Rectal Pressure/ Constipation

In addition to providing a supportive environment for pregnant women and those in the postpartum period, our wellness center is also a welcoming place for women of all ages. Ask us about our menopause therapy services in Charleston, SC.

How Our Therapy Helps During & After Pregnancy

Your pregnancy is one of the most important times in your life, and it’s one where you will go through so many changes. It starts with the prenatal period when your baby is growing inside you. It’s crucial to take good care of your health during the prenatal period, and physical fitness is part of that. You may think that your pregnancy is a time to rest, but nothing could be further from the truth. Getting appropriate exercise under the supervision of a maternity physical therapist can help you manage the symptoms of a range of prenatal health conditions and can prevent you from having serious health problems in the future.

You can also use the prenatal period as a time to prepare for labor and delivery. At Rome Physical Therapy in Charleston, SC, we can help you prepare for childbirth with classes that help you strengthen your pelvic muscles. The better your physical fitness, the easier your labor and delivery will go, and the easier your recovery will be.

Once you give birth, it is just as important to take care of your physical fitness. Many new mothers experience a lot of pain in the postpartum recovery period and may have other issues like incontinence, constipation, sexual issues, and more. You can alleviate pain and lessen the symptoms of many postnatal health problems by working on the strength of your core and pelvis muscles.