Keywords
pelvic health, postpartum care, birth healing, pregnancy issues, pelvic floor therapy, baby positioning, labor preparation, women's health, physical therapy
Summary
In this episode of Prepared for Parenthood, part one of a two-part series, we interview Lynn Schulte, a pelvic health physical therapist, who discusses the importance of pelvic health during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Lynn highlights common issues faced by women, such as pelvic and back pain, and how pelvic floor PT can help alleviate these. She emphasizes the need for awareness of both the baby’s position in the uterus and the birthingparent’s body positioning during labor, as well as how previous injuries can affect the birth. Lynn introduces the concept of the 'open birthing pattern' in the pelvis and the necessity of postpartum care to restore pelvic floorfunction.
Takeaways
~ Pain is not normal and is a sign that there is dysfunction somewhere in the body.
~ What shows up in your body during pregnancy and your birth, including restrictions from prior injuries and scar tissue from surgeries, can impact the way your birth unfolds significantly. These can be alleviated through specialized pelvic floor physical therapy.
~ Awareness of both baby positioning and any spaces in the pelvic area that may have a restriction is crucial during pregnancy for a more easeful birth.
~ Postpartum pelvic floor care is essential for restoring pelvic floor function. This is standard care in Western European countries. Pelvic floor muscles should be able to contract and relax easily after birth.
Guest Contact
For clients: https://www.centerforbirthhealing.com
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Dr. Stephanie Dueger: info@preparedforparenthood.com
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