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Pelvic Floor and Prolapse Prevention
There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of prolapse, several of which we can control. Good pelvic floor strength and coordination is one of those factors. Click on the links below for articles discussing the possibility of strengthening and prolapse prevention.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28010990/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/25343034/
Our Postpartum Recovery Class offers in-person education and instruction in how to rebuild core muscles, including pelvic floor after delivery for long term success and self management.
Postpartum Core Recovery
Pregnancy takes a toll on abdominal muscles. The muscles get stretched, thinned and spread to accommodate for your growing baby. The change in length and angle of pull affects the ability of the abdominal wall to coordinate and stabilize the low back and pelvis. Poor core function can be a contributing factor in pain, prolapse and incontinence. General exercise may offer some protective mechanism, but even for very active individuals, the muscles remain stretched and poorly coordinated for up to 4 months postpartum. This doesn't mean you can't still recover the muscles, it means that standard core exercises won't work. The foundation must be laid with an experienced professional that can ensure proper technique and coordination as your body heals.
Our Postpartum Recovery Class offers in-person education and instruction in how to rebuild core muscles, including pelvic floor after delivery for long term success and self management
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8677279/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18382827/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33671663/
Pelvic Floor and Bladder
A well coordinated pelvic floor plays a big role in bladder control. Pelvic floor weakness is often a contributor to leakage. Strengthening can help resolve leaking once it has started. If exercise can treat incontinence, it's only logical to think proactive strengthening may prevent it. Check out the links below for research indicating the value of preventative strengthening.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32996139/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30649605/
Our Postpartum Recovery Class offers in-person education and instruction in how to rebuild core muscles, including pelvic floor after delivery for long term success and self management.