Motherhood & Your Pelvic Floor: How to Heal, Strengthen, and Thrive During Postpartum and Beyond

In this episode, we interview Betty DeLass, founder of Reborn Pelvic Health and Wellness. As a specialized physical therapist in pelvic floor therapy, Betty discusses the importance of pelvic health for all women, especially postpartum. Whether you're a new mom or it's been years since you gave birth, learn about the significance of pelvic floor therapy in managing pain, incontinence, intimacy, exercise, and more. Betty shares her journey, demystifies common misconceptions, and offers practical advice and resources, including some invaluable freebies. Tune in to discover how to reclaim your pelvic health and improve your overall well-being. 00:00 Introduction to Betty DeLass and Pelvic Floor Therapy 01:14 Betty's Journey to Becoming a Pelvic Floor Therapist 03:55 Understanding the Pelvic Floor 08:13 Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy and Postpartum 12:53 Specialized Training and Techniques in Pelvic Floor Therapy 19:54 Understanding Trigger Point Pistoning 20:54 Dry Needling for Pelvic Floor Therapy 21:18 Addressing Postpartum Scars with Needling 21:51 Timing and Tolerance for Dry Needling 22:52 Navigating Pelvic Floor Therapy Comfortably 25:11 Online Resources and Personalized Care 26:07 Exercises for Pelvic Floor Health 28:41 Insurance and Finding the Right Therapist 30:37 Pelvic Floor Therapy Across Life Stages 32:39 Encouragement and Next Steps 34:43 Final Thoughts and Resources Dr. Betty DeLass, PT, DPT Founder/Owner and Expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist www.rebornphw.com She has an entire freebies section that she mentions: https://rebornphw.com/freebies/