Prenatal Physical Therapy
Pregnancy PT in Bucks County, PA
At Vivid Women’s Health, we provide physical therapy during pregnancy to women in the Newtown and Doylestown, PA areas.
Whether you are struggling with pelvic health symptoms, or if you would like to help prepare your body for birth, we’ve got you.
Oftentimes, women are blown off because they are pregnant. They are told their symptoms are “par for the course” or that they will “just get worse”. Just because you are pregnant does not mean that you cannot get relief from your symptoms.
In fact, research shows that women dealing with pelvic floor symptoms during pregnancy are likely to experience them postpartum. We are here to make sure that you are comfortable during pregnancy so that you can confidently go into birth.
Common symptoms we help resolve:
SI Joint pain
SPD
Sciatic nerve pain
Back pain and tailbone pain
Urinary leakage
Constipation
Hip pain
Birth prep
“I learned more at Vivid with my one hour appointment than I did with any of my OB's. Going in person (instead of just watching YouTube videos) is a tremendous help and I can't wait to go back for postpartum recovery!”
Ready to jump right in and start pregnancy physical therapy with Vivid?
Click the link below to be taken to our online scheduling platform.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pregnancy PT
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We HIGHLY suggest that all pregnant women have pelvic floor therapy before delivery.
Besides reducing pregnancy aches and pains, prenatal physical therapy can help prepare your pelvic floor for labor and delivery.
Through birth prep, our PTs walk you through the delivery process, how to push, pain interventions, labor positions, and what to expect early postpartum.
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Yes. Physical therapy is very safe during pregnancy. Pelvic health physical therapists are trained in working specifically with pregnant women.
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Pregnancy physical therapy can help with:
Pelvic girdle, hip, and low back pain
SI joint pain
Pubic bone pain (SPD)
Pelvic heaviness or pressure
Pain with walking, turning in bed, or standing
Core and pelvic floor preparation for birth
Breathing and pressure management
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There isn’t a right time and a wrong time, but rather when you are ready.
If you are having symptoms, we’d like to see you right away.
If you are not having symptoms, we can start at any time. However, ideally we would like to see you early in your second trimester.
This allows ample time to teach you how to coordinate your pelvic floor and get your body ready for birth.
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Yes! We want you going into birth feeling connected with your pelvic floor.
Your pelvic floor needs to relax in order to give birth. Pregnancy prep teaches you proper pushing, breathing, and postures/positions to help open the pelvis and pelvic floor
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Internal exams are never required.
If you are willing, doing an internal assessment helps us get a full understanding of whether or not you are able to relax your pelvic floor.
Internal exams are always consented, and can provide you better connection with your pelvic floor
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Quality of care, longer visits, personalization and advanced treatment without insurance driven limitations is what makes our care unique.
We are an out-of-network practice, which allows us to provide the highest quality care. We can provide documentation for possible reimbursement if you are interested.
We do accept HSA, FSA, and care credit as well.
For more information on rates please call us now, or visit here
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All of our sessions start with an evaluation.
During your evaluation, you will discuss your birth wishes, and goals for rehab with your therapist.
Depending on the results of your evaluation, she will recommend a treatment plan.
Some patients start out weekly, reduce frequency to monthly, and then ramp back up to weekly at the end of their pregnancy, while other remain weekly throughout their pregnancy.
Discussing your goals, time constraints, and budget with your therapist will help create a program that works for you.
