In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How to prepare for the 4th Trimester.

Are kegels the best way to fix your pelvic floor?

How do you know if your pelvic floor is too tight or too loose?

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Show Notes:

You may have heard of the fourth trimester but how do you prepare for your postpartum journey? Dr. Kim Bryant is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Thrive Pelvic Health, where they help women return to activity safely after birth. Whether you're struggling with a leaky pelvic floor, pain during intercourse, or just wondering how long to wait before getting back to exercise, Dr. Bryant is here to answer those questions!

01:48 - Who is Dr. Kim Bryant?

04:30 - What is the 4th trimester? (Postpartum)

06:00 - How do you prepare your environment for your 4th trimester?

08:00 - What can you do to emotionally prepare for postpartum blues?

10:15 - How do you physically prepare for postpartum recovery?

13:45 - Should you wear a corset? What dangers can come with a pelvic wrap?

16:15 - How soon can you exercise after giving birth?

21:00 - Are you doing more damage by attempting to speed up recovery?

23:00 - How to ask for help. (And why you should!)

25:45 - Are there exercises you need to be able to do before you return to running?

27:55 - Why don't more doctors encourage a pelvic floor physical therapist?

30:00 - Are kegels the only way to fix your pelvic floor?

33:00 - Can your pelvic floor be too tight?

34:30 - What are signs that your pelvic floor is too tight or too loose?

36:30 - Why you should proactively see a pelvic physical therapist.

38:30 - How can you connect with Dr. Kim Bryant?