Logan | Pelvic Floor Therapist

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We’ve reached a point where every video of a pregnant woman exercising is met with reminders that “it’s okay to rest” or “it’s only nine months.” While that’s true for women who need or choose to modify their activity, those disclaimers have become so common that they can unintentionally reinforce the idea that exercise during pregnancy is unusual or even risky. The bigger public health problem isn’t that pregnant women are exercising too much, it’s that many aren’t active enough. We need more messaging that encourages safe, evidence-based movement during pregnancy instead of constantly adding caveats that may discourage it. Rest absolutely has a place. But if every video of a pregnant woman lifting weights comes with comments telling her it’s okay to stop, while sedentary behavior rarely gets questioned, we’ve created an imbalance in the conversation. The evidence tells us that most pregnant women would benefit from MORE encouragement to move, not more reminders that they can skip it.

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PSA: You don’t have to give birth flat on your back. In fact, it’s often not the most helpful position for your body or your baby. ➡️ Lying on your back can actually make it harder to push because: • Your tailbone is restricted • Gravity isn’t working in your favor • Your pelvic outlet is narrowed Instead? Consider sidelying or hands and knees. These positions can: • Open the pelvis more • Reduce pressure on your perineum • Help baby rotate into a better position • Feel more instinctive and powerful Just know: flat on your back isn’t your only option — and having these conversations with your provider beforehand can help you be on the same page about positions you want to try! #birthpositions #childbirthprep #pelvichealth #birthyourway #pelvicfloorpt #birthprep #birtheducation

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Think of your pelvic floor like a house with three levels 🏠. The main floor is the pelvic floor’s resting position — where it hangs out most of the time. When you contract your pelvic floor (like during a Kegel), you’re pulling everything up into the attic. When you relax and lengthen the pelvic floor, it drops down into the basement. The goal isn’t to stay stuck in the attic with constant contractions. Learning how to relax and let your pelvic floor move through all its levels — from the attic to the basement — is key. If your muscles can’t fully relax, you might experience pelvic pain, urgency, or bladder leakage. Breathing exercises help train your pelvic floor to move naturally through each level with your breath. So, the next time you take a deep breath, think about gently guiding your pelvic floor down into the basement 🏡 #PelvicHealth #PelvicFloor #BreathWork #Relaxation #CoreStrength #PelvicFloorTherapy