EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Birth Ready Pelvic Floor
from Aligned + Elevated with Dr. Allison Feldt · host Dr. Allison Feldt, PT, DPT
Are Kegels really the key to preparing for birth? No.In this episode, Dr. Allison Feldt, pelvic health expert and founder of Body Motion Physical Therapy, explains what actually prepares your body for a smoother delivery and faster recovery. You’ll learn how pregnancy hormones affect your joints and muscles, why tight pelvic floors are often the real issue, and how diaphragmatic breathing can help you “breathe baby out” instead of spending hours pushing.Dr. Allison also shares practical tools to reduce tearing, improve pelvic floor mobility, support your nervous system during labor, and even use bowel movements as daily birth prep training. If you’re pregnant and want to feel strong, prepared, and confident heading into delivery, this episode will change how you think about birth preparation.
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Are Kegels really the key to preparing for birth? No.In this episode, Dr. Allison Feldt, pelvic health expert and founder of Body Motion Physical Therapy, explains what actually prepares your body for a smoother delivery and faster recovery. You’ll learn how pregnancy hormones affect your joints and muscles, why tight pelvic floors are often the real issue, and how diaphragmatic breathing can help you “breathe baby out” instead of spending hours pushing.Dr. Allison also shares practical tools to reduce tearing, improve pelvic floor mobility, support your nervous system during labor, and even use bowel movements as daily birth prep training. If you’re pregnant and want to feel strong, prepared, and confident heading into delivery, this episode will change how you think about birth preparation.
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