PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES AFTER BIRTH | Postpartum Recovery

PREGNANCY + POSTPARTUM EXERCISE FOR A HEALTHY PELVIC FLOOR | Your pelvic floor during pregnancy and during your postpartum recovery is too important to overlook. Pelvic floor exercises after birth are not limited to Kegels as many women believe. Pelvic floor exercises are so important during pregnancy when approaching labor and birth, preparing for postpartum, and during your recovery after birth. This video walks you through how to strengthen a weak pelvic floor to achieve a healthy and balanced pelvic floor.

These exercises and movements are perfect to start off with as a pelvic floor workout whether you’re pregnant and looking for safe exercise during pregnancy or wanting postpartum pelvic floor exercises. These movements should not replace being seen by a professional who can provide pelvic floor physiotherapy for optimal results for pelvic floor recovery.

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All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.

Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.

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[valeriedurrant]

I think a pelvic floor assessment should be standard care for pregnant women as well as a postpartum assessment! This would help so many women avoid so many problems but sadly our healthcare system just doesn’t prioritize this yet😪

[lolabega]

I’m 9 months postpartum and have been avoiding this video like the plague because I was in denial. But then I peed my pants on a run today in leggings that were not moisture wicking 😂 so I’ve been humbled and am now here to learn

[takenbywho]

Can I say if it wasn't for you I would have been completely lost when I had my baby! I am so happy I found your channel! Very informative and thank you for what you are

[ejag]

Last month I had my second little one ALL natural thanks to you. Your channel is so amazing and helpful. So great full that you are here helping momma’s like me ❤️❤️❤️

[carolinesmash]

This is so important! I’m seven months postpartum and have been seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist for five months on a weekly basis. I still have a long way to go, but Physio has been amazing. An unbalanced pelvic floor it’s not something you should have to live with. For anyone making excuses about not going for pelvic floor physeal, just know that they can work on your other aches and pains too! I Collett my one stop shop now because we work on pelvic floor, pain in my glutes and thighs, and headaches from shoulder tightness. It actually saves me time.

[Ira]

Hi Bridget, thank you so much for the work you are doing. Your videos helped me have a completely natural birth and now after watching this video, I could make sense of so many of my postpartum problems. I've started doing these exercises and within 4 weeks I have seen a change. I'm so so glad I came across your channel! Thank you so much!

[TaylorTatorbugHansen]

Ive been seeing a pelvic PT and at first we were doing kegals only for us to realize I had the opposite issue. Definitely glad my midwife referred me to her.

[rachelnorton]

Thank you so much for all of your videos! You have a gift for explaining things in a simple and personable way! I had a successful home water birth 6 weeks ago and I attribute alot of that to you and your videos. SO much great information!!! and that affirmations were incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[jamiean]

This was a great video, very informative! Thank you :) I would love to see a video focused on relaxing the pelvic floor/lengthening for birth! I had such a hard time pushing baby out because I was too tight. I was assessed by a PFS and told I needed to learn how to relax but then the pandemic hit and my specialist closed down before I gave birth so I couldn't go back to see her (ah! lol). I was pushing for 3.5 hours! Up-side I had zero tearing and a very easy post-partum recovery so it was fiiine but for next time I would love to learn. :)

[Mar_cyon]

My twins are 5 years old.. Finally prioritizing myself.

[pichlengma]

Hi When we start work on pelvic floor exercises after giving birth ?

[joannastrite]

Thank you so much! 5 weeks pp and so excited to try all of these!

[HelgatheHorriblez]

I had pretty severe urinary incontinence during my pregnancy! Any sort of stress- not just sneezing or coughing would cause an issue. I had LOTS of problems when vomiting. I lived in depends. I did a lot of exercises etc while pregnant. I only pushed 3 times and my daughter was born. It took 12 minutes from the time the doctor walked in and found I was 10cm. After she was born- a lot of the issues resolved pretty much immediately. Now- I occasionally have issues- my doctor has prescribed physical therapy- but, unfortunately due to covid most things are limited in my area.

[ramblinrose]

Hey there, ...i'm thinking about another pregnancy but I'm worried this might make my pelvic floor issues worse. Is there any good information on this subject?

[dianadrozdziel]

This is agregat explanation and so important to me now, after giving birth. Your videos helped me prepare as well. Plus, you look gorgeous in this color and light.

[TheGatewayProductions]

Fantastic upload! Good breathing techniques are really important especially for those struggling with anxiety and panic attacks because they actually work! Keep it up!

[pujamehta]

Hi, thanks for making this video, after normal delivery i got urinary retention problem, my bladder got distended and lost the bladder tone. Will these exercises help in dealing with this problem. Please help?

[strongsyedaa]

Urinary incontinence issue 😔
Kindly make a video on it

[moonerab.]

Hey. Thanks for this video. If it hurts terribly to do these that's probably a sign it's too early right? I'm 9 days postpartum. I also feel like I'm tight already. Could you please suggest what to do to relax pelvic muscles??

[andiejackson]

Hi, I just gave birth to my son a week ago and I labored terribly. The pain was horrible. Was that how it was supposed to be? I was crying and didn’t sleep for more than 24 hours. I couldn’t think straight at all. The pain was quite traumatic for me but when we brought him home I cried tears of joy in the shower and bedroom where I labored 🥲

I would like a 2nd child but that amount of pain gives me pause.