Classes & Workshops
ESSENTIAL PELVIC FLOOR CARE FOR BIRTH AND RECOVERY
Birth Prep and Postpartum Recovery Workshop
Pelvic Floor Education for Labor, Delivery, and Early Postpartum Healing
A STANDARD PART OF PRENATAL CARE—FINALLY MADE ACCESSIBLE
Pelvic floor care is a critical, evidence-based component of prenatal and postpartum health. It should be a standard part of care for every pregnant person, not an optional or missed opportunity.
If you are pregnant and did not have the opportunity to attend pelvic floor therapy, this workshop will provide foundational education and practical tools to help you prepare for labor, improve pushing mechanics, and support postpartum recovery.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
During Pregnancy (Before Labor)
How to prepare your pelvic floor for birth through daily movement and awareness
Breathing strategies to reduce tension and improve pelvic floor coordination
Movement and positioning strategies to promote pelvic floor relaxation, mobility, and flexibility for birth
How to reduce unnecessary pelvic floor and abdominal gripping or over-tension
What to Do During Labor
How to work with your pelvic floor during active labor
Breathing techniques to stay relaxed and support labor progress
Labor positions that promote comfort, movement, and pelvic opening
Movement strategies to help manage contractions and encourage baby's descent
Practical tools for coping with labor and responding to changing stages of birth
Preparing for different birth outcomes if plans change or medical interventions become necessary
Pushing Skills and Birth Mechanics
How to coordinate breathing with pushing
Pushing techniques with and without an epidural
Positions that support optimal pelvic outlet opening
Common pushing patterns that increase strain (and how to avoid them)
Strategies to protect the pelvic floor during delivery
Postpartum Recovery Essentials
What to expect in the first days and weeks after birth
Early healing strategies for vaginal and C-section birth
Managing pressure through the core and pelvic floor
Safe movement and positioning in early postpartum
When and how to return to exercise safely
Postpartum Planning
Creating your recovery support plan
Building your postpartum toolkit
Preparing your home and routines for recovery
Understanding when additional support from pelvic floor therapists, lactation consultants, mental health providers, physicians, or other healthcare professionals may be beneficial
WHY THIS MATTERS
For Pregnant People
Many pregnant individuals do not receive pelvic floor education during routine prenatal care, despite its importance in labor preparation and postpartum recovery. This gap can impact birth experience, recovery outcomes, and long-term pelvic health.
For Providers
Pelvic floor education and early intervention can improve birth preparedness, reduce postpartum complications, and support more informed patient outcomes. This workshop serves as an extension of prenatal education when formal pelvic floor therapy access is limited or unavailable.
PERFECT FOR:
Expectant parents seeking evidence-based birth preparation
Those who were unable to access pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy
Anyone wanting more confidence and preparation for birth and recovery
YOU DESERVE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF PREGNANCY AND RECOVERY.
READY TO FEEL MORE PREPARED FOR BIRTH AND RECOVERY?
Register Today
Book your workshop spot at:
https://selfcarepllc.janeapp.com
Questions?
312-285-0359
Presented by:
Meredith Waymire, OTR/L
Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist
Selfcare PLLC Perinatal and Pelvic Health Occupational Therapy