Pregnancy and childbirth are beautiful life events—but they can also challenge your body in ways you didn’t expect. One of the most critical and often overlooked parts of maternal health is the pelvic floor. At igood Health Centre in Richmond Hill, we offer specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy to help women feel strong, supported, and confident—through pregnancy, delivery, and recovery.
What is the Pelvic Floor—and Why It Matters
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of your pelvis. These muscles support your bladder, uterus, and bowel, while also playing a key role in posture, sexual health, and core strength.
During pregnancy, your pelvic floor muscles carry extra pressure, leading to discomfort or dysfunction if not properly supported. That’s why seeing a trained pelvic floor physiotherapist at igood Health Centre can make a world of difference before and after giving birth.
Why Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is Important During Pregnancy
Here’s how our pelvic floor therapy helps you stay comfortable, confident, and prepared:
1. Prevent Incontinence
Bladder leaks are common during pregnancy—but they don’t have to be. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles early can reduce the risk of incontinence.
2. Make Delivery Smoother
Our physiotherapists teach relaxation and coordination techniques for your pelvic floor, including perineal massage, which may reduce tearing and ease labour.
3. Relieve Pelvic and Back Pain
Experiencing pelvic girdle pain or lower back strain? We offer hands-on therapy and gentle movement strategies to ease your discomfort.
4. Exercise Safely
Stay active throughout your pregnancy with customized, safe exercise plans that protect your core and pelvic floor.
5. Support Posture
Pregnancy changes your alignment. Our therapists help you adjust posture to stay comfortable and reduce tension.
Postpartum Physiotherapy: Healing and Strength After Birth
Recovery doesn’t end at delivery. Our postpartum pelvic floor physiotherapy helps you rebuild and restore your body—safely and effectively.
1. Regain Strength
Pregnancy and birth can weaken the pelvic floor. Our therapy helps you rebuild muscle function and core stability.
2. Heal Diastasis Recti
We guide you through gentle exercises to close abdominal separation and strengthen your core after pregnancy.
3. Prevent or Treat Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is common after birth. Early physiotherapy intervention helps prevent or manage symptoms.
4. Restore Intimacy
Postpartum discomfort during intimacy is normal—but not something you have to live with. We help you heal and regain comfort.
5. Improve Bladder and Bowel Control
If you’re still struggling with incontinence, we offer targeted therapy to help you regain control.
6. Treat Scar Tissue
C-sections or episiotomies can leave scar tissue that restricts mobility. Our therapists use gentle techniques to improve healing and reduce pain.
7. Relieve Everyday Strain
Breastfeeding, lifting, and carrying your baby can cause neck, shoulder, and wrist pain. We help you manage these physical demands with relief-focused care.
Postpartum Stretches to Support Recovery
Stretching gently after birth can ease tension, improve flexibility, and support pelvic floor healing. Here are a few of our recommended stretches:
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Child’s Pose – Calms the lower back and pelvic area
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Cat-Cow – Improves spinal mobility and core control
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Pelvic Tilts – Strengthens deep core muscles
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Happy Baby Pose – Opens tight hips
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Seated Forward Fold – Relieves back and hamstring tightness
Always speak to one of our physiotherapists before starting new stretches postpartum.
Why Choose igood Health Centre?
At igood Health Centre in Richmond Hill, we take a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to women’s health. Our pelvic floor physiotherapists provide personalized care, trauma-informed treatment, and advanced techniques designed specifically for prenatal and postpartum needs.
Whether you’re in your first trimester or months into motherhood, we’re here to support you—every step of the way.
Start Your Recovery with Confidence
You deserve to feel strong, supported, and comfortable throughout pregnancy and beyond. Pelvic floor physiotherapy at igood Health Centre is more than just treatment—it’s your path to long-term wellness, comfort, and confidence.
Book a consultation today and give your body the care it needs.
