Pregnancy Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Supporting Your Body Through Every Stage

During pregnancy, there are a lot of changes that a woman’s body goes through—and while it’s miraculous, it can also bring new physical challenges. From hip and back pain, to pelvic floor symptoms like constipation, pressure and urinary leakage, there are many symptoms that a woman can experience. Pregnancy is a pivotal time that can set the stage for symptoms that a woman might experience for the rest of her life. This is why it is so important to have a pelvic floor PT on your pregnancy team, and where pregnancy pelvic floor physical therapy can make a world of difference.

At Vivid Women’s Health, our pelvic floor specialists in Doylestown and Newtown, PA help women overcome symptoms during pregnancy, maintain strength, and mobility throughout pregnancy and beyond.

What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Does It Matter During Pregnancy?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sit at the bottom of your pelvis. Every person, regardless of age or gender has a pelvic floor. These muscles support your bladder, uterus, and bowels, while also playing a vital role in posture, sexual health, and core stability.

During pregnancy, your pelvic floor is placed under immense pressure in order to support a growing baby. As hormones like relaxin and estrogen loosen ligaments and muscles to prepare for birth, you may notice new sensations—such as pressure, heaviness, or even leakage when you sneeze or laugh.

How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Helps During Pregnancy

Working with a pelvic floor physical therapist that specializes in pregnancy isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about preventing them, too. Here’s how therapy can help:

1. Reduce Pain and Pressure

A pregnancy pelvic PT can help with targeted exercises and hands-on techniques to ease pelvic pain, low back pain, hip discomfort, and feelings of heaviness or pressure.

2. Build Core and Pelvic Strength

We help you strengthen your deep core and pelvic floor safely in order to prepare for labor and improve your postpartum recovery.

3. Prepare for Birth

Pregnancy pelvic floor physical therapy aims to team you how to relax your pelvic floor and coordinate it with your breath for delivery. This helps to support pushing during labor—reducing tearing risk.

4. Prevent or Reduce Leakage

Urinary leakage during pregnancy is common, but it isn’t “just part of it”. Prenatal pelvic floor therapy is extremely effective at eliminating urinary leakage even during pregnancy.

5. Support a Smoother Postpartum Recovery

When patients are connected with their body during pregnancy, they have an easier time connecting with their body after. 

When to Start Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy

You can start pelvic floor physical therapy at any stage of pregnancy. Many women begin in the second trimester, when physical changes become more noticeable, but it’s never too early or too late to begin.

Your therapist will personalize your plan based on your trimester, comfort level, and any symptoms you’re experiencing.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

At Vivid Women’s Health, your first session is designed to help educate, support, and improve your outcomes. 

Your pelvic floor therapist will:

• Discuss your pregnancy journey, goals, and any symptoms

• Evaluate posture, breathing, and gentle core activation

• Teach safe movements for everyday activities

• Introduce simple home exercises tailored to your needs

No two bodies—or pregnancies—are the same. Your care will always be personalized and judgment-free.

Pregnancy Is Not the Time to “Just Deal With It”

So many women are told that leakage, pain, or pressure are normal parts of pregnancy—but “common” doesn’t mean “normal.”
Pelvic floor therapy gives you the tools to move with confidence, stay active, and prepare your body for delivery and recovery.

Pregnancy Pelvic Floor Therapy in Doylestown and Newtown, PA

If you’re pregnant and want to feel stronger, more comfortable, and ready for birth, our team at Vivid Women’s Health is here to help.

We specialize in pregnancy pelvic floor physical therapy and would love to support you on this journey.

Book your prenatal pelvic floor assessment today at our Doylestown or Newtown office and experience how good pregnancy can feel—with the right support.