Prepare your body and recover faster with pelvic floor therapy
Being pregnant places unique physical and emotional demands on your body. As your posture, movement patterns, and daily routines shift to accommodate your growing baby, it’s common to experience new discomforts or even chronic pain.
Prenatal occupational therapy offers specialized support to help you move through pregnancy with greater comfort, confidence, and control. One important component is pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy, which can address changes in how you sit, stand, lift, and move — helping to reduce strain and prepare your body for labor and delivery.
Whether you're struggling with back pain, pelvic pain, fatigue, or changes in mobility, our holistic approach helps restore function and ease. We’ll help you modify daily activities, support your body mechanics, and build the foundation for a smoother postpartum recovery.
Postpartum Recovery
LIKELY, NO ONE TOLD YOU THIS
Being a mom is incredible, but recovery from childbirth is difficult, and not just physically. No one prepares you for the combination of physical and emotional challenges of birth recovery. And let’s be honest…a 6 week “check up” just isn’t enough.
MAYBE YOU’VE FOUND YOURSELF
Experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties?
Navigating postpartum stress and urge incontinence can be overwhelming, but with our focused pelvic floor rehabilitation, you're not alone. We're committed to transforming these challenges into a journey of empowerment and regained control.
Having difficulty resuming intimacy due to pain, lack of desire or just simply feeling exhausted all the time?
Intimacy issues cast a shadow on your postpartum experience. Our sensitive and understanding approach aims to bring back the light, gently guiding you towards a fulfilling and pain-free intimate life.
The journey back to reconnecting with your body, especially when facing diastasis recti or pelvic floor dysfunction, can be deeply personal. We're here to walk beside you, offering tailored support and guidance to help you feel whole and strong again.
Feeling disconnected from your body and nervous about exercising again
Feeling like your core is preventing you from fulling engaging in your desired activities and roles
Pregnancy takes a toll on your body and it is important to be patient and intentional during the process. At Empowered Health and Wellness, we help you recover faster so you can get back to the things you need to do in a proactive approach.
The emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood, often accompanied by chronic pelvic pain or tension headaches, deserves compassionate attention. We offer a nurturing environment where healing is as much about emotional well-being as it is about physical recovery.
Struggling to balance being a new Mom with feeling overwhelmed at fitting everything in
Common Challenges
During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings amazing changes — but it can also create new challenges that affect your daily life. Prenatal occupational therapy can help you manage and adapt to these common concerns:
Pelvic pain or pelvic girdle dysfunction
Shifting ligaments and increased pressure can lead to discomfort and instability in the pelvic region.Low back pain and sciatica
As your center of gravity changes, strain on your lower back may cause persistent pain or radiating symptoms.Fatigue and difficulty managing daily tasks
Hormonal changes and physical demands can make even routine activities exhausting.Bladder leakage or pelvic floor weakness
Increased pressure on the bladder and pelvic floor muscles can lead to leakage or heaviness.Sleep disruptions and difficulty getting comfortable
Changing body position at night can lead to poor sleep and increased tension.Swelling, numbness, or wrist pain (carpal tunnel syndrome)
Fluid retention can compress nerves, especially in the wrists and hands.Posture changes and body mechanics
Adapting how you sit, stand, bend, and lift becomes more important as your body changes.
Our prenatal OT services are designed to help you stay as comfortable, functional, and confident as possible throughout your pregnancy.
During Postpartum
The postpartum period brings many changes — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Postpartum occupational therapy can support your healing and help you navigate these common concerns:
Pelvic floor dysfunction (leakage, heaviness, or pain)
Vaginal or cesarean birth can impact the muscles that support your bladder, core, and sexual health.Pain or discomfort during intercourse
Scar tissue, pelvic floor tightness, or hormonal changes can lead to painful or difficult intimacy — and OT can help with education, desensitization, and pelvic floor coordination.Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
Weakness or separation in the abdominal wall can affect posture, core strength, and comfort during daily activities.Back, neck, or wrist pain from baby care
Repetitive motions like feeding, lifting, and carrying often lead to joint and muscle strain.Fatigue and energy crashes
The combination of physical recovery, disrupted sleep, and around-the-clock care can drain your energy quickly.Postural changes and body awareness
Poor posture during feeding or carrying can lead to discomfort and further muscle imbalance.Difficulty resuming meaningful routines
Simple daily activities like showering, cooking, or running errands can feel overwhelming after birth.Mental health and emotional regulation
Postpartum mood shifts, anxiety, and sensory overload are common. OT supports self-regulation strategies, sensory needs, and emotional balance.Loss of identity or connection to self
As your roles shift, you may feel disconnected from your previous routines or passions — we help you reconnect to what gives life meaning.
We take a holistic approach to postpartum occupational therapy — addressing not just physical recovery, but also emotional well-being, intimacy, and your return to everyday life with confidence and support.
What are you waiting for?
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