Whether you’re experiencing discomfort or simply want to prepare your body for birth, we’re here to support you through every stage of your pregnancy.
Why This Matters
Pregnancy changes how your body moves, how your muscles work, and how your pelvis and core support you. These shifts can lead to pain, pelvic pressure, or bladder changes even in people without prior symptoms. While these experiences are common, they aren’t something you just have to live with — physical therapy can help.
Starting care early gives you the best opportunity to learn strength and movement skills before your belly grows and your body changes.
You can start very early if you’re experiencing symptoms or want support through the first trimester.
We recommend a series of birth prep sessions spaced throughout pregnancy, with flexibility depending on your needs.
This program is highly customizable, can begin at any point in pregnancy, and is designed to complement care from your other birth providers (OBs, midwives, doulas, and birth educators). Every participant starts with an Initial Evaluation (Session 1), regardless of when they begin.
15-20 weeks
Session 1:
Initial Evaluation
Review how pregnancy affects your body and pelvic mechanics
Comprehensive movement and strength evaluation
Identify areas to build control, flexibility, and balance before your body shifts significantly with pregnancy growth
25-30 weeks
Session 2:
Core & PF Control
Focus on core and pelvic floor control as your abdomen grows
Provide exercise modifications
Begin practical preparation for labor and movement skills you’ll use later in pregnancy and birth
35 & 36 weeks
Session 3 & 4:
Birth & Labor Education
Practice pain management techniques
Teach effective pushing strategies in multiple positions to support safe progress and reduce perineal injury risk
Discuss epidurals, cesarean birth, inductions, and how to navigate hospital policies so you feel informed and prepared
37 weeks
Session 5:
Postpartum Preparation
How to protect your body in the early postpartum period
Movement and recovery strategies
Guidance on when to seek extra care from a provider
You are NOT limited to this schedule — if you develop pain, incontinence, or other symptoms that affect your daily life, we’ll see you more frequently to address those needs directly.