Urinary incontinence affects millions of women — especially during and after pregnancy — but it’s often misunderstood or brushed off as a normal part of motherhood or aging.

During pregnancy and childbirth, the pelvic floor undergoes significant stress. This group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues supports the bladder, uterus, and rectum—and it's stretched and strained as the body adapts to a growing baby.

If you’ve scheduled your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment or you’re considering it you might feel a mix of curiosity, anxiety, and hope. That’s completely normal. Pelvic floor therapy deals with a deeply personal area of the body, and many people feel uncertain about what to expect.

Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp discomfort, or ongoing pressure in the lower abdomen, many people are told it’s “just part of being a woman,” “something that happens after birth,” or “not serious enough” to treat. But none of that is true.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that form a supportive hammock at the base of your pelvis.

Between middle-of-the-night feedings, physical recovery, and the emotional demands of caring for a newborn, restful sleep can feel out of reach.

Pregnancy and childbirth are powerful, transformative experiences—but they also place significant strain on the body.

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, but it often comes with physical discomfort—especially hip pain.

Core strength is essential for stability, posture, and overall movement, yet many moms struggle with core weakness, back pain, and pelvic floor issues after pregnancy.

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible experience, but the postpartum period comes with its own set of physical challenges.

Diastasis recti is a common postpartum condition that affects many moms, yet it often goes undiagnosed or untreated.