Episode 1936 - "Things I wish I knew before my C-section"

Dr. Jess Gingerich // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division faculty member Jess Gingerich discusses the important aspects of c-section births that patients often wish they had known beforehand. She highlights four key points to consider when preparing for childbirth, emphasizing the unpredictability of birth and the need to have open conversations about c-sections, even for those initially planning a vaginal birth. Jess explores the recovery differences between vaginal and c-section births, urging listeners to reframe their understanding of what recovery entails for each. Additionally, Jess suggests incorporating specific c-section preparation into birth prep courses, ensuring expectant parents are well-equipped for any scenario. Tune in for valuable insights on navigating c-section births and enhancing the overall birthing experience. 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!