11. Why Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is Essential During Pregnancy with Dr. Rachael Cappuccino

Today I’m welcoming Dr. Rachael Cappuccino to The Birth Link podcast! Rachael started Cappuccino Physical Therapy after the birth of her two children because she believes that an active lifestyle does not end with motherhood.  Having experienced both a vaginal delivery and cesarean, Rachael understands the physical challenges that come from birth.  Too many women accept these challenges as their new reality when she firmly believes that most can be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy.We dive into the limited awareness of pelvic floor therapy for women in any stage of their lives, but especially pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. She shares how you can find a pelvic floor physical therapist and have it covered with insurance, possibly without a referral from a provider. She hits on the top complaints from women that can be prevented before they ever happen, to strengthen your core, know when and how to relax those muscles, and even practice how to correctly and efficiently push to minimize how long you are pushing and tears. Thank you so much Rachael for joining us!00:03 Introducing Dr. Rachael Cappuccino00:20 The Importance of Community04:08 Meet Rachael Cappuccino05:51 Starting a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Business07:05 Challenges in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Awareness11:47 Accessing Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy14:36 Common Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues16:05 Proactive Birth Preparation24:13 Advocating for Yourself25:45 Wrapping Up and Future TopicsMore from Dr. Rachel Cappuccino:To reach Rachael visit www.cappuccinopt.com or follow her on Instagram @cappuccinopelvicpt or on Facebook at Rachael CappuccinoMore from My Friend's a Nurse:Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!Visit MyFriendsaNurse.comGrab this FREE Hospital Bag ChecklistEmail Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected] you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected] Connected:InstagramTikTokFaceBook