What if small changes in physical therapy and daily habits could dramatically improve your pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum?
Important Information: This is an on-demand video interview, available to watch at your convenience.
As we enter a new year, many people are thinking about family planning and setting new goals for their health. That’s why we’ve chosen January for this event—it’s the perfect time to start prioritizing your pelvic health, whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or planning for the future.
Watch this Pelvic Health Power Hour with Dr. Ryleigh Pabon, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has transformed the lives of hundreds of women. After personally experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, Dr. Ryleigh shifted her focus to specializing in pregnancy and postpartum rehab, making her a trusted expert in the field.
What You’ll Learn
- Breathing techniques and stretches to ease discomfort
- How to address common symptoms with pelvic physical therapy
- When to seek help from a pelvic PT
- At-home exercises to maintain and improve pelvic health
Why You Should Watch
Pelvic health issues such as pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse are common during pregnancy and postpartum, whether you have a vaginal birth or a C-section. Even with a C-section, pelvic floor issues can arise due to muscle imbalances, surgical restrictions, or hormonal changes during pregnancy. These challenges are often overlooked, but they can significantly impact your postpartum recovery.
Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the pelvic floor muscles weaken or lose control due to the stretching, compression, or tearing of muscles, nerves, and connective tissues during pregnancy and childbirth.
Common symptoms include:
- Urinary incontinence (leakage when sneezing or laughing)
- Fecal incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse (when pelvic organs drop due to weakened support)
- Pelvic girdle pain and low back pain
- Posture changes, as the growing baby shifts your body’s alignment, causing discomfort in the lower back, neck, and pelvic floor
- Diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles)
- Pelvic pain
- Pain during sex
- Scar tissue discomfort (often related to C-section incisions)
If any of these issues sound familiar, you’re not alone—and Dr. Ryleigh Pabon is here to help. In our Pelvic Health Power Hour, Dr. Ryleigh will discuss how pelvic floor therapy can address these concerns through targeted exercises, physical therapy techniques, and lifestyle adjustments, giving you the tools to take control of your pelvic health.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding Pelvic Floor Function: Learn how your pelvic floor supports you during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.
- When Pelvic PT Helps: Discover when pelvic physical therapy is necessary to treat conditions like diastasis recti, SI joint pain, and pubic symphysis pain.
- Self-Care Strategies and at home exercises for Pregnancy and Postpartum: Learn safe, effective exercises and lifestyle tips to support your pelvic health throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
About Dr. Ryleigh Pabon
Dr. Ryleigh is a highly skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. Her passion for pelvic health began after experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction herself. She now dedicates her work to helping women navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery, transforming lives with her personalized, evidence-based approach to pelvic health.
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