Why Kegels Aren’t the Answer & What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Needs with Brynn Babb

PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH is one of the most overlooked parts of women’s wellness — especially during pregnancy and postpartum.I'm thrilled to bring pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Brynn Babb on the podcast to help unpack the realities of pelvic floor care. We talk about why pelvic floor therapy is so often overlooked, how common issues like leaking, pressure, prolapse, pain with intimacy, and chronic hip or low back pain can all be connected to the pelvic floor, and why these symptoms should never be dismissed as “just part of motherhood” or “just getting older.”Bryn shares why working with a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy can be incredibly supportive, how virtual pelvic floor care can make this work more accessible, and what recovery can look like in the postpartum period — whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years after birth.We also dive into some of the biggest myths around pelvic floor health, including the idea that everyone should just do Kegels, and explore how pelvic floor issues can show up in ways many women don’t expect and why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for postpartum recovery — it’s a lifelong investment in women’s health.01:18 Why Pelvic Floor Care02:57 When to Start in Pregnancy07:10 Digital vs In Person Therapy10:49 Postpartum Care Timeline14:16 Returning to Sport Safely16:19 Common Postpartum Symptoms17:10 Prolapse Basics Explained20:15 Treating Prolapse Without Surgery26:40 Sex After Birth Pain29:36 Hormones Scar Tissue Fixes33:59 Pelvic Floor Myths34:43 Kegels And Yoni Eggs38:54 Beyond Postpartum Symptoms40:24 Virtual Assessment ProcessBrynn provides pelvic floor therapy 100% virtually, making care accessible for women regardless of location.Connect with Brynn:Instagram: @dr.brynn.babbSchedule a free call with her here: https://form.typeform.com/to/IMOJv4I6Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶