Um, Can You Use a Vibrator While Pregnant?
Despite all that, pelvic floor health information isnt something thats regularly discussed, even at your doctors office.
Its often not even on their radar until its a problem.
Here, OB/GYNs and pelvic floor physical therapists break it down.
How can you tell if your pelvic floor is weak?
It can be tricky to tell if youre lacking strength down below.
doctor of physical therapy specializing in women’s health
There are people that dont have a perfectly healthy pelvic floor but dont have noticeable issues.
According to Dr. Rawlins, those include:
How does pregnancy and childbirth impact your pelvic floor?
Pregnancy is at the top of the list for risk factors for pelvic floor problems, Dr. Streicher says.
Pregnancy is a big stress test for the pelvic floor.
According to theMayo Clinic, around 50 percent of pregnant people struggle with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders.
Cesarean sections arent protective for developing pelvic floor dysfunction either, Dr. Rawlins says.
This is even something you’re able to do after you become pregnant, Hickman adds.
But thats not realistic and it isnt going to happen.
Still, there is a laundry list of more urgent reasons to see a pelvic floor therapist after delivery.
doctor of physical therapy specializing in women’s health
There is no one-size-fits-all for postpartum recovery, Dr. Biese says.
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