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PREGNANCY

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy While Pregnant


From pregnancy pain to birth prep, we’ll help keep you active, comfortable, + prepared for a smoother delivery


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We believe every pregnant woman should be able to enjoy the same active lifestyle she did before becoming pregnant without pain, leaking, or fear.

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You’re in the right place if you’re pregnant and…

✔ Your pain makes sitting, walking, or exercising uncomfortable

✔ You pee every time you sneeze, cough, or work out

✔ You’re constipated + feel heaviness “down there”

✔ You have no idea how to navigate workouts in your ever-changing body

✔ You have no idea what to expect during delivery + you’re terrified of tearing

✔ You have a planned C-section + do not know how to heal or prepare

Other moms may tell you this is normal. 

We’re here to tell you it’s common, but it’s NOT normal.

You don’t have to feel this way just because you’re pregnant.

Let us help.

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OUR PREGNANCY HEALING FRAMEWORK

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    Coordinate your pelvic floor, core, + breath to feel more in control as your body expands for your growing baby

  • Step 2: Control, with a weightlifting icon on a light blue background.

    Strengthen where it matters to prepare for a smoother labor + postpartum recovery

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    Feel strong + ready for delivery, whether vaginal or cesarean

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We Can Help You…

✓ Get rid of your low-back, hip, rib, or pelvic pain so you can sleep comfortably at night

✓ Stop peeing your pants so you feel confident enough to leave the house without wearing a pad

✓ Exercise with confidence so you can move with ease and heal faster postpartum

✓ Be less anxious for your scheduled C-section or vaginal birth so you could focus more of the joy of birth

✓ Know exactly how to move after delivery to speed up recovery + reduce injury


Ask any of our clients, they’ll tell you pelvic floor physical therapy is essential for pregnancy + postpartum.

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PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY WHILE PREGNANT  |  $210

Prepare for birth with confidence, knowing your body is supported + recovery will be smoother—peace of mind starts here.

  • ✔ Pelvic Floor Issues:

    ✔ Heaviness
    ✔ Prolapse
    ✔ Weakness
    ✔ Incontinence
    ✔ Preparing for delivery

    ✔ Pain:

    ✔ Low-back
    ✔ Hip
    ✔ During intimacy
    ✔ Lightning crotch (pubic symphysis dysfunction)

    ✔ Bathroom issues:

    ✔ Constipation
    ✔ Leaking (urine + stool)
    ✔ Difficulty controlling gas

    ✔ And more…

    • Targeted exercises

    • Massage

    • Cupping

    • Dry needling

    • Birth prep

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  • Your provider will determine the frequency of visits.

    In pregnancy, we typically see clients once every 3-4 weeks for general support.

    If you are experiencing pain or symptoms while pregnant, we may need to see you more frequently to resolve your problems ASAP.

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★★★★★

“Essentials PT is an absolute must for pregnant and postpartum mommas!

Thanks to Essentials Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, I had the most wonderful pregnancy and birth of my son. As a first time mom, I was anxious about delivery and what to expect. Ali kept me strong throughout my pregnancy, taught me how to effectively push, and helped me regain my strength postpartum. My son was delivered in 4 pushes, and the doctor even commented on how perfectly I was pushing!”

- Nicole F.

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AN INSIDE LOOK:

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy While Pregnant

  • We’ve got 60 minutes. Tell us all about the aches + pains you’re dealing with.

    There’s no such thing as TMI here. Pooping problems? Weird pains? Painful sex? Terrified of pushing a baby out of your hoo-ha?

    We’ve been there and we know exactly how to help so you can actually enjoy your pregnancy.

  • We’re not going to waste any time here. We’ll show you exactly what exercises to do to solve the root of your issues quickly – not just mask the symptoms.

    Worried you’re not doing them right? Don’t be.

    We won’t let you leave until you’ve got it down.

    If it’s right for you, we may include massage, cupping, and/or dry needling into your session.

  • “Pregnancy brain” is real. All the exercises we did are going to be sent right to your inbox! No need to take notes during our session.

    We’ll include videos for each exercise, # of reps, + frequency in your program to take the thinking part out of it.

    We know you’ve got a lot on your mind. We got you.

  • Question about one of the exercises?

    Slept wrong and now your back hurts?

    Need encouragement or reassurance about delivery?

    Baby finally arrived?

    We’re here. Just send us a text.

These Moms Will Tell You…

  • ★★★★★

    “Ali was awesome to work with during my third trimester in helping me get ready for birth! She’s incredibly easy to talk to and made me feel really comfortable. All of the stretches and workouts she gave me came with links to YouTube videos of her explaining the workouts, so that was a huge plus (because pregnancy brain sucks!). I pushed my baby out in 30 minutes- yay pelvic floor PT!”


    Nicole A.

  • ★★★★★

    “I met with Ali for a consultation before my c-section and found it incredibly helpful! I was very anxious about the procedure and what I should do afterwards to help my body heal in the best way possible. Ali had great suggestions from both her professional knowledge and personal experience. After our call, I felt so much more prepared and comfortable going into surgery. She suggested some products that were also very helpful with my recovery. I would highly recommend working with Ali to put your mind at ease and set yourself up for success with delivery prep/recovery. Thank you, Ali!”

  • ★★★★★

    “Pregnant or not, I highly recommend following and/or reaching out to Ali. As women, many of us do not learn about our pelvic floors or proper core engagement. Working with Ali has been a game changer for my body and enabled me to further connect my mind and body during my workouts. Also, as a first time mom, I wanted to seek professional guidance and support to enable me to enjoy my pregnancy and changes in my body as much as possible!”

  • ★★★★★

    “With a long commute and a job where l'm on my feet most of the day, I wanted to make sure I got help to be comfortable. Ali helped me with breathing techniques that completely alleviated my first trimester and postpartum constipation, urgency to urinate (doing the "potty dance"), and leakage/accidents. 


    Ali was so helpful when I woke up one morning with terrible back pain in my second trimester and almost called out of work. She gave me a couple easy things to provide immediate relief and the pain did not return.”

  • ★★★★★

    “I met with Ali to go over what to expect in delivery and it was the most helpful advice I had gotten. She explained the different scenarios of birth and how to advocate for what we wanted, when possible. She made me feel empowered and that I actually had control in the birth of my child. If it wasn't for her guidance, my anxiety would have gotten the best of me and I don't think I would've handled the labor and delivery process as well as I did.”

  • ★★★★★

    “I'm grateful that Ali was able to help me relieve my pain and discomfort without adding to my already full plate.

    One of the best parts about working with Ali was that she customized my program to fit my schedule and limited energy levels during pregnancy. I had an hour-long commute and long work days. She gave me exercises I could do in the car and while working. She didn't give me a 30-minute workout I was supposed to do after work when I was too exhausted because it wasn't realistic for me and wouldn't get done otherwise.

    I was able to see immediate results and improvement just by incorporating the little exercises into my daily routine.”

  • ★★★★★

    “I reached out to Essentials PT as a means to learn more about the pelvic floor during my pregnancy and exercises to prepare my body. I was paired with Rachel and so grateful to have worked with her! She was an absolute pleasure to work with and a wealth of knowledge!"

  • ★★★★★

    “Ali is the best. I saw results after the first visit. I started with her when I was 5 months pregnant and still go to her now (I could barely walk at that point in my pregnancy and now we are working on healing from pregnancy and giving birth).”

  • ★★★★★

    “Had problems with tightness after my first pregnancy, saw a different pelvic floor PT, but never got better and always got worse when I tried to workout again. During my second pregnancy I saw Ali. She helped me figure out what exercises would help me get stronger, but not cause increased tightness. I was able to workout throughout my entire pregnancy and feel strong after having my baby. Recovery has been so much easier this time around. I look forward to going back to Ali after I am cleared by my OB.”

    - Megan M

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FAQs

  • As soon as you’re ready! We typically see women who are around 16 - 32 weeks pregnant and will support you until you deliver.

    Seeing us early in your pregnancy allows us time for more meaningful work. We prefer an earlier start with less frequent visits. We’ll help you minimize tearing, push more efficiently, + prepare for faster postpartum recovery. 

    If you’re experiencing any type of pain or discomfort, don’t wait. Let’s address those issues to keep you active and enjoying your pregnancy.

  • If you’re experiencing hip, low-back, rib, or general pain in or around your pelvic area, give us a call. These are common during pregnancy but they’re not normal. We can help you feel more comfortable while you’re carrying your baby.

    Also, if you were active regularly before pregnancy (CrossFit, running, lifting weights, etc.) and you’ve stopped due to pain or fear, we can help you get back to working out with some simple modifications for exactly what your body needs.

  • Both. 

    Pelvic Floor physical therapy during pregnancy will strengthen your muscles, relax your pelvic floor, and connect your breathing for a more comfortable pregnancy and easier delivery. These foundations will lead to a more efficient postpartum recovery because your muscles are already strong, your breathing coordinated, and you’ll have tools you need to continue your recovery.

    However, It’s never too late to come see us to work on your pelvic floor issues. Ask any of our clients – they’ll all tell you they wish they came to us sooner.

  • Every body is different. Without an evaluation, it’s hard to say when you should see a change in your symptoms. 

    However, we will say that our clients who follow our customized plans typically see a change in symptoms in 1 to 3 visits. It takes less time than you think!

  • You can, BUT are you getting personalized support? Are you experiencing any type of pain or discomfort as your pregnancy progresses? Are they giving you modifications for when that happens?

    We provide individualized exercises to treat your specific issues and provide support as your pregnancy advances. You can certainly continue with your preferred exercise program, but we’ll make sure it’s truly benefitting you and working towards your goals.

  • We get it. We’re moms in this economy too. 

    Check with your insurance company to see if you have Out-of-Network provider benefits. See if you have HSA/FSA funds that can go towards your visits.

    If not, some clients have requested funds towards PT visits for baby showers or “Push Presents”.

    And, as always, you’re welcome to view our <<Resources>> and Instagram page for free tips + exercises that may benefit you. We just ask you to keep in mind that these are general guidelines and tips and may not be right for you. We only know what’s exactly right for you if you are one of our clients.

  • We get it. During the deep-dive of our sessions, we want you to tell us exactly that. We’ll help you identify where + when you can get your exercises in to resolve your pelvic floor issues.

    Long commute? → Do your breathing exercises in the car

    Sitting all day? → We’ll focus on seated exercises

    Older kids in sports? → We’ll show you what to do while they’re practicing

    We ask that all of our clients are ready to make the commitment to work with us before we begin. If you’re willing to put in the work to feel more like yourself, we’ll find a way for you to get it done.

  • In pregnancy, we see clients every 3-4 weeks for general pregnancy support

    For pain + other symptoms, we may need to see you more frequently to resolve your issues ASAP.

    Your provider will discuss your treatment plan during your initial visit.

  • This is not an exhaustive list, but here are the most common issues we treat:

    ✔ Pelvic Floor Issues:

    ✔ Heaviness
    ✔ Prolapse
    ✔ Weakness
    ✔ Incontinence
    ✔ Preparing for delivery

    ✔ Pain:

    ✔ Low-back
    ✔ Hip
    ✔ During intimacy
    ✔ Lightning crotch (pubic symphysis dysfunction)

    ✔ Bathroom issues:

    ✔ Constipation
    ✔ Leaking (urine + stool)
    ✔ Difficulty controlling gas

    ✔ And more…

  • Our providers are specially trained to perform internal pelvic floor muscle exams to gather information + provide treatment as needed.

    This type of exam is not mandatory.

    Your provider will discuss your specific concerns + goals then move forward with the tests + exams that are appropriate for you.

You deserve to enjoy your pregnancy without pain

We’ll get you pain-free while pregnant, have minimal tearing + pushing time during delivery, and help you recover faster after birth

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