EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 21 MIN
Episode 96: How To Push During Birth
from The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast · host Aliya Dhalla
In Episode 96 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about how to push when giving birth. She explains the difference between closed and open glottis pushing, the pros + cons of each, warns about social media advice, and tells you the most important things she tells her patients who work with her 1-on-1 for birth prep support. If you're pregnant, this episode is a must!If you are in the Toronto area and would like to see Aliya in person for support during your pregnancy + personalized birth prep sessions, you can book a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy session at boxwellnessco.janeapp.com. If you're outside of Toronto, Aliya does see patients virtually as well - the link will guide you to virtual appointment options as well.If you're looking to take Aliya's on-demand course and learn all about how to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for birth, check out Prep For Birth here. It's only $47 Canadian / about $34 US - well worth the small investment!! About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses
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In Episode 96 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about how to push when giving birth. She explains the difference between closed and open glottis pushing, the pros + cons of each, warns about social media advice, and tells you the most important things she tells her patients who work with her 1-on-1 for birth prep support. If you're pregnant, this episode is a must! If you are in the Toronto area and would like to see Aliya in person for support during your pregnan...
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