25 | C-Section Support - Should I See A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist After a Cesarean Section?

Have you had a c-section?Are you wondering whether or not to see a pelvic floor PT?Maybe it's your first or fourth cesarean section? A cesarean section (C-section) is a major abdominal surgery, and your recovery doesn’t end once you leave the hospital. In this episode, we’re talking about C-section recovery, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care through the lens of pelvic health and physical therapy.We’ll explore some of the common concerns that can come up during pregnancy and after a C-section, including back pain, leakage, urinary incontinence, bowel health, constipation, pain with intercourse, abdominal separation (diastasis recti), core strength, and returning to exercise postpartum.Whether you’re preparing for a planned cesarean section, recovering from an unexpected C-section, or navigating changes to your body after birth, this episode will help you better understand the role pelvic health can play throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Related Episodes:⁠3 | Should I See a Pelvic Floor PT? Learn How To Recognize and Prevent Pelvic Floor Dysfunction⁠⁠6 | What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Discover What Makes Pelvic Floor PTs Experts⁠ Contact: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauren@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Next Steps:Get a personalized plan and 1:1 support to help with your pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning goals. Book an appointment with me  for pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256⁠⁠⁠