For Those Who Are Presently Pregnant

Here is why learning to do the right thing by your pelvic floor is especially important at this time:

• Following our short course you can approach childbirth with more confidence and security knowing how to make the best pelvic floor choices for you and your baby. These choices are extremely important as pregnancy and childbirth (including Caesarean birth) are determining factors of long-term pelvic floor health.

• Hormonal influences and the weight of the baby and uterus place considerable stress on the pelvic floor. Committing to pelvic floor fitness during this special time can help your pelvic floor to deal with this extra stress. As a result you can prevent or improve pelvic floor problems (e.g. bladder accidents, back aches and prolapse) and prepare the vagina for childbirth.

• Research supports that strong pelvic floor muscles stretch better during the birthing process and rehabilitate faster after.

• If you know how to control your pelvic floor muscles during second stage labour and what are the best birthing positions for your pelvic floor you have a better chance of avoiding stretching, tearing, a prolonged second stage and long term problems.

• The most optimal time to start pelvic floor re-strengthening after childbirth is within the first 24-48 hours. You will know exactly what to do after attending our short course.