Episode 1906 - The planned cesarean

Dr. Rachel Moore // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic faculty member Rachel Moore discusses the topic of planned cesarean deliveries, addressing the emotional and social challenges faced by women who choose this option. She shares a recent patient experience where the patient felt judged for opting for a cesarean, highlighting the complexity of birth and the importance of supporting individual choices. Rachel emphasizes the role of pelvic physical therapists in preparing and assisting patients for cesarean deliveries, aiming to create a supportive environment free from shame. The episode underscores the significance of understanding the diverse factors that influence delivery choices and promotes a compassionate approach to maternal care. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter!