Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy?
Pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy is a gentle way to help your body adapt to the changes that come with carrying a baby. Your belly grows and hormones shift, which puts extra pressure on the muscles at the base of your pelvis. These muscles support your bladder, uterus, and bowels. Extra pressure can cause discomfort, leaking, or feeling less stable in your core.
Therapy focuses on keeping those muscles strong to reduce symptoms like pelvic pain or urinary issues and to help prepare your body for a smoother birth. It’s not just about exercises. It’s about helping you feel better and comfortable throughout your pregnancy.
When to Start Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy
You can begin pelvic floor therapy at pretty much any stage of pregnancy. But the general consensus is that the sooner you start, the more benefits you get. If you’re already noticing symptoms like leaking, pelvic discomfort, or core weakness, it’s a good idea to begin as early as possible to help manage them before they get worse.
If you’re symptom-free and mostly focused on birth preparation, many providers recommend starting around the beginning of the third trimester, when your body is under more pressure and prepping for delivery. That said, it’s never too late – even starting in the final weeks of pregnancy can make your delivery experience smoother and help with recovery.
Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy
As your belly grows, extra pressure on the pelvis and spine can cause pain. Prenatal pelvic floor physical therapy helps ease tension.
What to Expect During
Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy
Your first pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy session during pregnancy begins with an in-depth conversation and examination. The therapist will ask questions about your health history, any discomfort you’re feeling, and how pregnancy has been affecting your life. They may also observe how you move, breathe, and hold your posture, since all of that ties into how your pelvic floor is functioning.
After that, they’ll usually perform a gentle external exam, which might involve checking the muscles around your pelvis, hips, back, and legs to see how they’re working together. If you’re experiencing any specific symptoms, they may also use gloved hands (over clothing or a gown) to gently feel how the muscles in the pelvic region respond. It helps your therapist understand if you have tension, weakness, or tenderness.
If needed and with your full consent, the therapist might suggest an internal exam to get a clearer picture of how your pelvic floor muscles are functioning. This part is optional. It can help assess your ability to squeeze and relax those muscles, spot any tight areas, and check if there’s any early sign of prolapse.
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Personalized Pelvic Floor Therapy Care
at Copper Wellness, Chicago, IL
At Copper Wellness, we believe that every pregnancy is unique. And so is your pelvic floor care too. That’s why we offer fully personalized prenatal pelvic floor therapy to support you through every trimester. We never use generic solutions!
As an integrative health clinic in Chicago, we do more than just traditional care. We offer you a complete support system, which may include Prenatal Massage, Prenatal Chiropractor care, and other related services that help you move healthier, feel less pain, and feel supported. Such a care model helps you get the right support at the right time – all under one roof.
If you’re pregnant and experiencing symptoms like back pain, pelvic pressure, or urinary changes, or if you just want to be better prepared for childbirth, our therapists are at your service.
Book your pregnancy pelvic floor therapy session at Copper Wellness today and let us support you with care and professionalism every step of the way.
Reviews About
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy
I am moving from Chicago soon and truly going to miss this amazing clinic.
From the beginning, I was clear that billing transparency was important to me. Despite that, I ran into repeated issues with billing. The clinic charged me estimated amounts that didn’t ultimately match my Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from UnitedHealthcare, and when I brought up the discrepancies—with actual documentation to back it up—I was met with defensiveness rather than a willingness to resolve things collaboratively.
One particularly strange policy I encountered was that this clinic might charge a “clinic fee” if UnitedHealthcare doesn’t accommodate their cash rates. This seems to blur the lines between in-network and out-of-network billing.
Meanwhile, claims weren’t submitted to insurance promptly, which delayed payments and caused unnecessary confusion—none of which was my fault as the patient.
Bottom line: I paid what I was invoiced on time, asked reasonable questions when things didn’t add up, and was made to feel like I was the problem for doing so. I’ve since paused services until this can be sorted out—and I feel compelled to share my experience here.
Our Insurance Partners
We accept most major insurance plans depending on your type of service.
FAQs About Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy
Is Pelvic Floor Therapy Safe During Pregnancy?
How Can Pregnancy Affect My Pelvic Floor Muscles?
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help With Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Pain?
Yes, pelvic floor therapy can help reduce pregnancy-related pelvic pain by improving muscle function and relieving tension. Copper Wellness tailors each therapy program to support comfort during pregnancy and promote long-term pelvic health.
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