Pregnancy Physical Therapy for Moms in Pittsburgh
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
From back pain and sciatica during pregnancy to perineal tears and pain during sex, you may have heard that pain and discomfort are unavoidable parts of having a child. Dr. Kailee and the team at Resilient Women’s Health disagree. Moms have a right to enjoy their pregnancies, give birth smoothly, and find relief postpartum.
At Resilient Women’s Health, we're here to help make that happen. Our labor prep program was designed to help pregnant women have painless pregnancies and labor with confidence. We also offer a variety of postpartum care services designed to help mothers heal, recover, and feel their best.
We know that the right information and support can make all the difference. We're here to provide education, answer your questions, and give you tools to help you have the best labor experience possible. We even offer virtual check-ins, so you can get the care and support you need no matter how busy your schedule is.
Dr. Kailee has 12 years of experience working with women and is passionate about helping them feel their best. If you're looking for postpartum and pregnancy care in Pittsburgh, PA, look no further than Resilient Women’s Health. Schedule your first consultation with us today -- we can't wait to meet you!
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Labor Prep Program for Mothers
Our labor program centers around PT for pregnancy that can prevent perineal tearing, shorten labor, improve the chances of vaginal birth, and reduce the risk of traumatic birth. Dr. Kailee will create a custom care plan based on your specific needs and goals, and our program can be performed virtually from the comfort of your home.
As part of our labor prep program, you’ll receive education and clinical support in a range of techniques, including:
- HOW TO RELAX YOUR PELVIC FLOOR: This is the foundation of our program. Learn to relax your pelvic floor through breathing, touch, and mental hacks.
- HOW TO PUSH: This is imperative for first-time moms, second-time moms who tore during their first labor, or moms aiming for a VBAC. It is one of the most overlooked skills in preventing perineal tearing.
- PERINEAL MASSAGE: Our perineal massage method helps to break down scar tissue, relax muscles, and teach the brain that the sensation of crowning is "safe" to prevent perineal tearing
- POSITIONS THAT ARE BEST FOR YOUR BODY AT EACH STAGE OF LABOR: Learn what positions you push in best and which ones open your pelvis to help prevent stalls in labor, improve chances of vaginal birth and prevent perineal tearing. This goes beyond what you learn in childbirth education and helps you find what is best for your muscles, bones, and joints.
- PAIN MANAGEMENT: Confidently manage pain with techniques that you won't learn in childbirth ed class. These tools are helpful if you want an epidural or want to go medication-free. This can help improve the chances of a vaginal birth.
- ADDRESS FEARS SURROUNDING BIRTH: We all have fears about labor. We help you learn how to calm your nervous system and relax your pelvic floor in the face of these triggers to prevent perineal tearing, c-section, and traumatic birth. If you have a trauma history or history of traumatic birth, we also address triggers that may arise in labor.
Some of the benefits of our labor prep program include:
- Preventing perineal tearing
- Shortening the duration of labor
- Preventing traumatic birth
- *Preventing c-section
*We know that c-sections can be lifesaving and we're thankful that we have them in modern medicine. However, they do come with higher risks, so we help moms work to prevent them.
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Postpartum Care for New Moms
Postpartum care is all about helping mothers recover from the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth, and to help them get back to feeling like themselves again.
At Resilient Women’s Health, we offer a variety of postpartum care services designed to help mothers heal, recover, and feel their best. We provide support and treatment for a range of issues, including:
- DIASTASIS RECTI: Diastasis recti is a condition that can occur during pregnancy, and it refers to a separation of the abdominal muscles. This can lead to back pain, difficulty with bowel movements, urinary incontinence, prolapse, and overall discomfort. We offer a variety of treatments to help mothers heal from diastasis recti, including core strengthening exercises, and manual therapy.
- PERINEAL TEARING: Perineal tearing is a common occurrence during childbirth, and it can cause a great deal of pain & discomfort. We offer perineal treatments that help to reduce swelling, promote healing, and relieve pain.
- C-SECTION RECOVERY: If you've had a c-section, we offer scar management, scar massage, and visceral mobilization to help you heal and feel your best.
- PELVIC AND BACK PAIN: Pelvic pain is a common issue for mothers, and it can often be aggravated by pregnancy & childbirth. We offer a variety of treatments to help relieve pain, including manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and exercises.
- URINARY OR FECAL INCONTINENCE: Pelvic floor dysfunction can often lead to urinary or fecal incontinence, but it's a treatable condition. We can help you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles through targeted exercises and manual therapy.
- PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE: Prolapse is a condition where the organs in the pelvic area drop or bulge out of place. We can help you manage this condition through pelvic floor strengthening exercises and other therapies.
- LYMPHATIC MASSAGE: Lymphatic massage is a specialized form of manual therapy that helps to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and restore balance to the body. We offer lymphatic massage treatments that can help aid in postpartum recovery, including relief for headaches and migraines.
No matter what challenges you're facing, we're here to help. We're here to support you on your journey to feeling like yourself again. If you're ready, schedule your first consultation with us today!
Frequently-Asked Questions
Yes! At Resilient Women’s Health, we know it can be hard to make time for another appointment, but it’s so important that you don’t neglect your own health. That’s why it’s important for us to offer virtual sessions as well. While not every element of physical therapy can be conducted virtually, telemedicine allows us to support you when and where you need us, not just when you can get to our office.
You could wait. But we want you to enjoy your pregnancy and stay active, so we say eff waiting. You deserve to feel your best during pregnancy, so let’s take care of your pain or leaking NOW. Because we can.
Yes! We've helped many women achieve a VBAC. We help determine the contributing factors to your c-section, assess any trauma associated with the c-section, and help you build a personalized plan of action to achieve vaginal birth.
Yes! We have an extensive network of online support groups and resources designed to help women connect with one another. Feel free to reach out for more information or assistance!
Resilient Women’s Health makes it easy to get started on the road to empowered womanhood. Just schedule your first consultation with us virtually or at one of our two convenient locations using our online scheduling tool