The MamasteFit Podcast

9: Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist


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Episode 9: Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

In this episode, we are chatting with Hayley Kava, pelvic floor physical therapist, about how we can prepare our pelvic floor for birth! Spoiler alert, doing kegels are not included in our recommended birth preparation exercises. We can learn how to RELAX and RELEASE the pelvic floor as we prepare for birth and ensure we can open each level of our pelvis.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Do kegels prepare the pelvic floor for birth? Or do kegels cause more issues?
  • Ways to prepare your pelvic floor for birth
  • Opening the pelvis for birth
  • Cues to know your pelvic floor is relaxing
  • Does being an athlete mean you will have a tight pelvic floor and a c-section?
  • Connect more with Hayley Kava, MPT:

    • Website:⁠ ⁠https://www.hayleykavapt.com/
    • Instagram: ⁠@hayleykavapt
    • Join Hayley's newsletter to learn about her professional mentorship groups!
    • Prepare for your birth with us:

      • ⁠Childbirth Education Courses⁠
      • ⁠Prenatal Fitness Programs⁠
      • ⁠Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth⁠
      • Recover after your birth:

        • ⁠Free Early Postpartum Recovery Course⁠
        • ⁠Postpartum Fitness Programs
        • Check out our ⁠⁠website here⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠Instagram here⁠⁠, and our ⁠⁠Facebook here⁠⁠!

          This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey.  ⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.

          And we are sponsored by Crossover Symmetry, World-class training, and equipment for pain, fitness & performance.  Use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off your equipment package.

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