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Pregnancy and Postpartum

I recommend all pregnant women, symptomatic or not, see a pelvic floor physical therapist to optimize their core and pelvic floor health, move comfortably during pregnancy, prepare for birth, and prepare for postpartum recovery.

At Whole Body Wellness and Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to supporting individuals through pregnancy, the postpartum period, and beyond. I work with you to optimize posture, alignment, movement patterns, strength, and mobility—helping you move more comfortably during pregnancy and feel confident, informed, and empowered for labor and birth.

Birth Preparation Services

I help pregnant women prepare for their labor and birth experience.  These birth prep services are for any birthing individual, whether it is for your first baby, or planning a vaginal delivery after a prior c-section.  

In the birth prep program, YOU will LEARN:

  • How to connect to your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles

  • Perineal and pelvic floor massage to decrease risk of severe tears and episiotomies

  • Pushing and breathing techniques 

  • Labor positions to optimize baby positioning and labor progression

  • Mobility exercises to ensure the pelvis can accomodate fetal descent during all stages of labor​

  • Partner assisted techniques and counterpressures to manage pain during early and active labor 

  • Self-muscle release exercises to relax pelvic floor and gluteus muscles 

  • Exercises to flip a breech baby or to maintain optimal fetal positioning

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Pregnancy Services

I help women move freely and navigate daily activities without pain throughout pregnancy.  Common conditions I treat include:​

  • Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)

  • Pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD)

  • Round ligament pain

  • Sciatica

  • Hip and Low Back pain

  • Tailbone pain (coccydnia)

  • Sacroiliac (SI) pain

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)

  • Vulvar varicosities (heaviness/swelling)

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I help postpartum moms learn how to connect to their core and pelvic floor, safely return to exercise, and move optimally to prevent future injuries. 
Postpartum Recovery

  • C-section scar recovery, scar tissue, shelfing

  • Perineal tearing following vaginal birth 

  • Urinary leakage + urgency

  • Fecal leakage

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Constipation

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

  • Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) or "ab" separation

  • Pain with intercourse (vaginismus)

  • Core and pelvic floor strengthening

  • Neck, back, hip or pelvic pain

  • Postpartum posture and "mom" butt

  • Guidance for return to exercise

  • Return to running 

Breastfeeding Support

Treatment includes therapeutic ultrasound, lymphatic drainage, gentle massage techniques, and breastfeeding education to relieve:

  • Engorgement

  • Clogged milk ducts

  • Mastitis

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