Your pelvic floor is the unsung hero of pregnancy and delivery. Most people don’t give the pelvic floor enough credit or attention. It is a group of muscles that an entire human passes through if having a vaginal birth. It’s also the place that takes increased pressure during 9 months of pregnancy. The pelvic floor supports your growing baby, stabilizes your core, and prepares your body for birth. Pelvic floor physical therapy specializes in helping pregnant individuals strengthen, relax, and reconnect with these vital muscles.
During pregnancy, hormonal changes and increasing pressure on the pelvic floor can lead to discomfort, incontinence, or pelvic heaviness. Gentle, guided exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic tilts, and perineal massage can ease tension, improve circulation, and prepare the body for delivery.
Early awareness and proactive care can make a significant difference in a mothers life. Physical therapy services are designed to support you every step of the way. It can help reduce pain, improve mobility, empower you with tools for smoother labor and quicker postpartum recovery.
If you’re expecting a child, consider incorporating pelvic floor therapy into your prenatal and postpartum care. Your future self will thank you! It’s never too late to start.
Katrina Heath, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) LKNConnect’s newest expert contributor. With over 23 years of experience in pelvic health physical therapy, Dr. Heath has served patients across North Carolina, Michigan, and New Jersey. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her time at Atrium Health and Penn Medicine, where she helped launch a pediatric pelvic floor program. We’re excited for her to share expert insight and wellness tips with our Lake Norman community— Mondays on LKNConnect!
Dr. Katrina Heath – Mobile Physical Therapist
Contact Information
Phone: 704-412-2001
Email: [email protected]
