As pelvic health practitioners, we can positively impact birth and postpartum outcomes – but we need OBGYNs to know what is possible and why it is necessary. Today, I will share with you what I wish every OBGYN would know to ensure we are doing our best together in providing care for our pregnant and postpartum clients.

In today’s episode, discover what I believe every OBGYN needs to know about pregnancy and postpartum care from a pelvic health perspective. This episode is packed with tips to improve outcomes, reduce trauma, and empower moms for smoother births and recoveries!

Lynn shares the critical importance of addressing back pain during pregnancy and how referrals to pelvic health specialists can make a world of difference. She talks about why baby’s positioning is more than just being “head down”, and how the flexibility of the uterine ligaments is crucial for a smoother birth experience.

Lynn dives into postpartum recovery and what can be done to address scar tissue mobility and cervical mobility for healing, comfort and sexual wellness. She also highlights the value of standing assessments for prolapse and the growing need for effective pessary fitting to provide holistic care for postpartum mothers.

Key Takeaways for OBGYNs and Birth Professionals:

1. Learn simple ways to differentiate back pain causes and refer effectively to pelvic health specialists.
2. Understand how the nuances of baby positioning can make labor smoother for both mother and baby.
3. Explore how to better support postpartum recovery by addressing tissue and scar mobility.
4. Discover actionable tips for empowering your presence in the birthing room to reduce trauma.
5. Gain insight into standing assessments for prolapse and fitting pessaries to provide holistic care.

Let’s spread this valuable knowledge and empower practitioners to collaborate and enhance outcomes for clients everywhere. Share this episode with your colleagues and connect with the Institute for Birth Healing for more insights into optimizing maternal care.

Tune in, share widely, and join us in creating smoother births and faster recoveries. 

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