Pelvic PT after Loss

This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. And is often not talked about enough.

If you have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, your body needs to recover from this loss. Pelvic floor physical therapy can be beneficial to work on improving pelvic floor strength and mobility, and recover postpartum.

Your body has gone through a lot after this experience and having the proper recovery is very important. For the physical healing, but also the emotional healing that needs to take place after an experience like this.

Pelvic floor physical therapy might address any physical trauma, which might include perineal tears and address the healing in that area through massage and exercise. Common postpartum symptoms such as incontinence, pelvic pain, low back pain and hip pain are also things that can be addressed in physical therapy post loss. As well as cesarean recovery and scar healing. Even if you do not have any physical pain, working with a trauma-informed pelvic floor physical therapist can help to aid in your physical recovery and be part of the overall healing process.

It is important to have a team to help you recover after experiencing loss, and pelvic PT can play an important role in this.