Postpartum Pelvic Floor PT in Buffalo, NY
Because Your Recovery Deserves More Than a 6-Week Checkup
Having a baby changes your body in incredible ways. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or C-section, your body has been through a lot, and recovery deserves time, attention, and support.
You don't have to accept leaking, pelvic pressure, abdominal weakness, pain, or difficulty returning to the activities you love as your new normal.
At Happy Core Happy Floor PT, Dr. Christy Martin provides personalized, one-on-one postpartum Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to help you recover, rebuild strength, and feel confident in your body again.
Why Postpartum Pelvic Floor?
Your Body Has Been Through a Lot. You Deserve Support.
After pregnancy and childbirth, your body is navigating a whole new set of physical demands. Your abdominal muscles have stretched, your pelvic floor has supported the weight of pregnancy and adapted to delivery, and your body is adjusting to new routines like feeding, lifting, carrying, and caring for a baby.
Whether you had a vaginal delivery or C-section, there is a lot happening beneath the surface.
And here's something I want every mom to know: You don't have to wait until something is wrong to prioritize your recovery.
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy helps you understand how your body is healing, address symptoms, rebuild strength, and gradually return to the activities you love.
You deserve more than being told to wait six weeks and then resume normal activities. You deserve a plan that considers YOUR body, YOUR delivery, and YOUR goals.
How can Postpartum Pelvic Floor PT help?
More Than Just Getting Your Abs Back!
Diastasis Recti & Core Recovery
Address abdominal separation, core weakness, pressure management, and rebuilding strength after pregnancy.
C-section Scar Recovery
Work on scar mobility, sensitivity, tightness, abdominal discomfort, and reconnecting with your core after surgery.
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Address pelvic floor weakness, tension, coordination, and relaxation following pregnancy and delivery.
Bladder & Bowel Health
Address urinary leakage, urgency, constipation, difficulty emptying, and bowel control concerns.
Return to Exercise & Running
Gradually rebuild strength, manage abdominal and pelvic floor pressure, and work toward returning to running, lifting, and the activities you love.
Pelvic Pain & Discomfort
Address painful intercourse, pelvic pressure, low back and hip pain, and discomfort with everyday movement.
When should I start postpartum?
There Is No Expiration Date on Postpartum Recovery!
One of my biggest goals is to change the way women think about postpartum recovery.
You don't have to wait until something hurts, and you certainly don't have to fit your recovery into a six-week window.
Whether you're three weeks postpartum, six months postpartum, or several years out from having your last baby, Pelvic Floor PT can help you address symptoms and work toward your goals.
Here's how we might approach different stages:
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Early postpartum (3–6 weeks): Focus on education, gentle movement, breathing, managing pressure, understanding healing, and establishing a recovery plan. Virtual check-ins can be especially helpful during this stage.
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6–12 weeks postpartum: Assess core and pelvic floor function, address symptoms, and begin progressing strength and functional movement based on your healing and individual circumstances.
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3–6 months postpartum: Continue rebuilding strength, improve endurance, and work toward more demanding activities like lifting, running, and exercise.
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6+ months and beyond: Address lingering symptoms, improve strength and coordination, and work toward feeling confident in your body, regardless of how long it's been since delivery.
Your recovery is individual. There is no one-size-fits-all timeline!
Vaginal Delivery
Different Birth Experiences...
Vaginal delivery can place significant demands on your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and surrounding tissues. We can address perineal healing, pelvic floor coordination, pressure, prolapse symptoms, bladder or bowel concerns, and returning to exercise.
C-Section Recovery
Both deserve different
support...
A C-section is abdominal surgery, and recovery deserves attention beyond just the incision. We can work on scar mobility when appropriate, abdominal wall function, core strength, breathing, mobility, and gradually returning to everyday activities.
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What happens during a postpartum pelvic floor PT appointment?
Let's Figure Out YOUR Goals And What YOUR Body Needs.
Your first appointment is about understanding your birth experience, how you're feeling now, and what you want to get back to doing.
We'll discuss your pregnancy, delivery, recovery so far, medical history, symptoms, and goals.
Your assessment may include:
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Abdominal wall and diastasis recti assessment.
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C-section scar assessment, if applicable.
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Posture, breathing, and movement patterns.
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Core strength and coordination.
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Pelvic floor function, including strength, relaxation, and coordination.
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Functional movements such as lifting, carrying, squatting, and getting up and down from the floor.
An internal pelvic floor assessment may be offered when appropriate, but it is always optional.
From there, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that may include gentle manual therapy, scar mobilization, pelvic floor rehabilitation, core strengthening, functional movement, and education.
My goal isn't to give you another list of exercises to squeeze into your already busy day. It's to help you understand your body and give you tools that actually make a difference.
Your postpartum recovery starts before you think you're ready
The early weeks after having a baby can feel like a blur. You're learning your baby, navigating feeding, recovering from delivery, and trying to figure out your new normal.
It's also a time when you may have questions about your body but aren't quite ready to leave the house for an appointment.
You Don't Have to Wait Until Your Six Week Appointment.
That's why I offer a Virtual Early Postpartum Check-In, designed to provide support during those first few weeks.
We can talk through your birth experience, answer questions, discuss early recovery, and introduce gentle movement and strategies to help you navigate this new chapter.
It's a chance to connect, get some guidance, and feel a little more supported during a time when so much attention is understandably focused on baby.
Virtual Early Postpartum Check-In
Suggested scheduling window: approximately 3–5 weeks postpartum, as appropriate for your recovery.
45 minute virtual visit
Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I'm Dr. Christy!
I'm Dr. Christy Martin, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, mom of two girls, and the owner of Happy Core Happy Floor PT.
After more than 14 years in rehabilitation, I know how important it is to feel supported, understood, and confident in your body.
Pelvic floor physical therapy changed my life, and I want other women to have access to the education, resources, and support I wish every mom had throughout pregnancy and motherhood.
My goal is to make pelvic health less intimidating and more empowering, helping you feel strong, supported, and confident in the body you're in.
Frequently Asked Questions
You Take Care of Everyone Else. Let's Take Care of YOU, Too.
Whether you're navigating the early weeks after delivery, struggling with symptoms you've been living with for years, or ready to get back to the activities you love, you deserve support.
Your body doesn't need to bounce back. It deserves the time, attention, and care to move forward.
Let's work together to help you feel strong, confident, and comfortable in your body.
Happy Core. Happy Floor. Happy Momma.
Schedule your postpartum Pelvic Floor PT evaluation.