Today, we’re diving into the relationship between birth and the pelvic floor. First, we’ll cover the basics: What is the pelvic floor? What is its function? How does one even connect with their pelvic floor? We usually aren’t taught about the pelvic floor growing up, and lack an awareness of it, in part because it’s a group of muscles we do not see. However this mysterious group of muscles doesn’t have to be so mysterious… So let’s talk about it!
To have this conversation with me today on Yoga|Birth|Babies I haveMillie Schweky DPT, CPT. Millie is a pelvic floor PT on a mission to help folks feel safe & empowered in their bodies. Located in Ra’anana Israel, she works out of her private practice and sees patients virtually around the world. She is also mom of 2 toddlers.
Millie and I discuss the role of the pelvic floor in birth, and how tension or disfunction can disrupt the flow of your birth. Additionally, we debunk some myths about the pelvic floor because- let’s face it- there’s some really incorrect information out there! Lastly, Millie shares practical tips and exercises to help you deepen your connection to your pelvic floor. I hope this conversation helps you feeling connected to your body, your breath, and your pelvic floor.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Dr. Millie and what led her to becoming a pelvic floor PT
- About the pelvic floor and its role in birth
- How the pelvic floor can disrupt the flow of labor and delivery
- Some ways to help prepare your body for birth
- About exercise during pregnancy- exercise that supports birth vs. exercise that may lead to more tension in the body, specifically the pelvic floor and psoas
- How the state of the pelvic floor affects birth outcomes, and therefore postpartum recovery
- Myths about the pelvic floor & pelvic floor therapy – debunked
- How pelvic floor PT during pregnancy support a more functional birth and recovery
- One or two things you can do daily to help your pelvic floor be more balanced
- One final tip or piece of advice Dr. Millie would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Dr. Millie:
Millie Schweky is a pelvic floor PT on a mission to help women feel safe & empowered in their bodies. Located in Ra’anana Israel she works out of her private practice and sees patients virtually around the world as well. Millie takes a wholistic approach to healing and treats women across the lifespan from preconception to post menopause and everything in between including pregnancy & postpartum. As a mom of 2 toddlers Millie understands how to realistically and safely help you feel amazing in your body.
Connect with Dr. Millie:
Instagram: @milliedpt
Website: thepreparedpelvis.com
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Kegels and Your Pelvic Floor with Kara Mortifoglio PT, DPT, WCS
- What Happens at a Pelvic Floor PT Appointment with Dr. Amy Stein
- How To Help Your Pelvic Floor with Rachel Parrotta, DPT
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