Motherhood & Your Pelvic Floor: How to Heal, Strengthen, and Thrive During Postpartum and Beyond

05/02/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we interview Betty DeLass, founder of Reborn Pelvic Health and Wellness. As a specialized physical therapist in pelvic floor therapy, Betty discusses the importance of pelvic health for all women, especially postpartum. Whether you're a new mom or it's been years since you gave birth, learn about the significance of pelvic floor therapy in managing pain, incontinence, intimacy, exercise, and more. Betty shares her journey, demystifies common misconceptions, and offers practical advice and resources, including some invaluable freebies. Tune in to discover how to reclaim your pelvic health and improve your overall well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Betty DeLass and Pelvic Floor Therapy
01:14 Betty's Journey to Becoming a Pelvic Floor Therapist
03:55 Understanding the Pelvic Floor
08:13 Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy and Postpartum
12:53 Specialized Training and Techniques in Pelvic Floor Therapy
19:54 Understanding Trigger Point Pistoning
20:54 Dry Needling for Pelvic Floor Therapy
21:18 Addressing Postpartum Scars with Needling
21:51 Timing and Tolerance for Dry Needling
22:52 Navigating Pelvic Floor Therapy Comfortably
25:11 Online Resources and Personalized Care
26:07 Exercises for Pelvic Floor Health
28:41 Insurance and Finding the Right Therapist
30:37 Pelvic Floor Therapy Across Life Stages
32:39 Encouragement and Next Steps
34:43 Final Thoughts and Resources

Dr. Betty DeLass, PT, DPT
Founder/Owner and Expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
www.rebornphw.com
She has an entire freebies section that she mentions: https://rebornphw.com/freebies/

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