Prenatal Physical Therapy
Pregnancy PT in Bucks County, PT
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.
What is pregnancy PT?
Pregnancy PT is a specialized form of physical therapy that helps women manage common pregnancy symptoms, and helps connect patients with their pelvic floor and core so that they can prepare their body for birth.
Oftentimes, patients are told that their symptoms are “par for the course” and just part of being pregnancy.
Just because you are pregnant, doesn’t meant mean that you should suffer with pelvic health symptoms.
In fact, resolving symptoms during pregnancy is not only possible, but necessary. Many times, symptoms that aren’t resolved can continue or get worse postpartum.
We’re here to help you reconnect with your pelvic floor, resolve your pregnancy aches and pains, and prepare your body for birth.
Urinary leakage
Back pain
Hip pain
Pelvic pressure
Sciatic nerve pain
Pelvic girdle pain (SI joint pain, tailbone pain or pubic symphysis pain)
Pain with sex
Constipation
Hemorrhoids and fissures
Core concerns
Birth prep
Don’t see your specific concerns? Our team has seen just about everything! Call us now to chat with us!
Common symptoms we help resolve:
A word from a patient:
“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!”
.- Janine F
How does pelvic floor PT help during pregnancy?
Pelvic floor PT is a highly effective, evidence based treatment to help patients manage pregnancy symptoms, and prepare their body for birth. Research shows that teaching patients proper pushing, ways to relax your pelvic floor, and techniques like perineal massage can help reduce the risk of large tears when giving birth vaginally.
Unfortunately many women go into birth blind, without any guidance on how to push, how to relax their pelvic floor, and how to set their body up for success for postpartum and beyond. In fact, many patients are incorrectly told to do kegels (or contract their pelvic floor) in order to prepare for birth!
Correcting misinformation, helping our patients have a comfortable pregnancy, and give them tools to go into birth confidently is where we come in!
A word from a patient:
“If you are debating pelvic floor therapy, let this be your sign to do it- and go to Vivid! I started going second trimester to prepare for birth. I eliminated my hip and back pain during pregnancy. We also focused a lot on birth prep, which I cannot recommend enough. Because of my work, I was able to push my baby out without the use of medical intervention, and had no tearing.”
.- Jessica COur Approach To Pregnancy PT
At Vivid, we believe that a pelvic floor PT should be on every pregnant woman’s team of providers.
We understand that each woman’s pregnancy experience, and birth wishes are unique.
Whether you are a first time mom, or a seasoned mom, we want you to feel connected to your body so that you can confidently go into birth.
We structure our sessions to be thorough, and provide you with hand on treatments, meaningful movements and exercises that are effective at reducing symptoms and preparing your body for birth.
Some things that make use unique include:
True one-on-one sessions. You won’t be passed off to an aide or tech. You get your therapist’s undivided attention
Knowledgeable PTs that solely treat women. Instead of taking 1-2 courses in women’s health, our therapists have taken dozens. Our team has dedicated their careers entirely to women’s health PT
Our treatment goes beyond the pelvic floor. We consider the effects of pregnancy posture, hormones, and life stressors to get to the root cause of your pain, and pregnancy symptoms.
We are focused on helping you go into birth confidently. We want all of our patients to be able to connect with their body, understand the birthing process and be educated on interventions so they can make informed choices when it comes to delivery.
A comfortable environment. Our office is unlike any other. We provide a private, comfortable setting so that you can relax, and leave your sessions feeling restored and empowered.
Our Vivid Process
At Vivid we are elevating the healthcare experience. We proudly provide expert care, delivered with intention. Here is our 4 step process to helping to get you to stop leaking and get out of pain so you can run, lift, and have enjoyable sex.
Assess
Figure out the root cause of your symptoms
Connect
Eliminate symptoms and connect with your core and pelvic floor
Progress
Progress activity to run, jump, and lift all without symptoms
Restore
Maintain changes for optimal pelvic health
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.
Learn more about Pregnancy PT and Vivid Women’s Health’s approach.
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