Pregnancy Pelvic Floor PT in Buffalo, NY
Prepare Your Body for Birth AND Recovery
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body, but that doesn't mean you have to accept pain, leaking, pelvic pressure, or discomfort as just part of being pregnant.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help you navigate the physical changes of pregnancy, prepare your body for birth, and build a foundation for postpartum recovery.
At Happy Core Happy Floor PT, Dr. Christy Martin provides personalized, one-on-one pregnancy pelvic floor physical therapy to help you feel stronger, more comfortable, and confident in your changing body.
Let's get your body ready for the journey ahead!
Why Pelvic Floor PT during Pregnancy?
You Don't Have to Wait Until Something Hurts
Pregnancy puts your body through some pretty incredible changes. As your baby grows, your uterus expands, your center of gravity shifts, your abdominal muscles stretch, and your pelvic floor adapts to increasing demands.
While some changes are expected, pain, leaking, pelvic pressure, and difficulty moving comfortably aren't things you simply have to live with.
Pelvic floor Physical Therapy helps you understand these changes, address symptoms, and learn how to support your body throughout pregnancy.
And here's the thing: You don't need to be experiencing symptoms to benefit from Pelvic Floor PT! It's also an opportunity to learn about your pelvic floor, practice coordination and relaxation, and prepare for the physical demands of birth and recovery.
How can Pelvic Floor PT help during pregnancy?
Decrease pregnancy related symptoms and set yourself up for success.
Pregnancy Pain & Discomfort
Address back pain, hip pain, pelvic girdle pain, pubic symphysis discomfort, and that pregnancy waddle.
Pelvic Floor Coordination
Learn how to properly contract, relax, and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles as your body changes.
Birth Preparation
Practice breathing, pushing strategies, pelvic floor relaxation, and positions to support your labor and delivery experience.
Core & Strength
Learn how to manage abdominal pressure, support your changing core, and maintain strength throughout pregnancy.
Bladder & Bowel Health
Address urinary leakage, urgency, constipation, hemorrhoids, and difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels.
Postpartum Preparation
Learn what to expect after delivery and how to support your body during those early weeks of recovery.
When should I start?
The Best Time to Start? Before You Think You Need It!
There isn't one perfect time to begin pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy.
Whether you're in your first trimester or getting close to your due date, there's something valuable we can work on.
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First trimester: Establish a foundation, address early discomfort, and learn how to support your changing body.
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Second trimester: Work on strength, mobility, posture, core coordination, and managing increasing physical demands.
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Third trimester: Focus on birth preparation, pelvic floor relaxation, breathing, labor positions, and preparing for postpartum recovery.
It's never too early to start learning about your body, and it's never too late to get support!
What happens during a pregnancy Pelvic Floor PT appointment?
What Can You Expect During Your Visit?
Your first appointment is all about YOU.
We'll discuss your pregnancy, medical history, current symptoms, activity level, birth preferences, and goals. I'll assess how your body is moving and functioning, including your breathing, core, posture, strength, and pelvic floor coordination.
Depending on your symptoms and goals, an internal pelvic floor assessment may be offered when clinically appropriate, but it is never required.
From there, we'll develop an individualized plan that may include:
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Gentle manual therapy and mobility work.
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Pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation.
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Core and functional strengthening.
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Breathing and pressure management.
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Birth preparation and labor positioning.
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Education for early postpartum recovery.
No cookie-cutter exercise programs here. Your body, your pregnancy, and your goals guide your care.
Prepare for birth AND recovery
Don't Forget About the Fourth Trimester!
We spend so much time preparing for labor and delivery, but what about everything that happens AFTER the baby arrives?
The postpartum period brings its own set of physical changes and challenges. Your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and entire body need time and support to recover.
That's why I love helping moms establish a plan for both birth preparation and postpartum recovery BEFORE baby arrives.
When you work with me during pregnancy, we can talk about what to expect after delivery, how to support your recovery, and when to resume different activities.
Because once you have a baby, you're always postpartum. And your recovery deserves just as much attention as your birth preparation.
Special Prenatal Booking Offers
A Little Head Start on Your Postpartum Recovery
The Early Postpartum Check- In
Virtual Visit- 45min
A little support for 3-5 weeks after birth, when you have a new baby, a recovering body, and a whole lot of questions.
Postpartum Pelvic Floor PT Evaluation
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Book your postpartum evaluation while pregnant
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Save $26 on your initial evaluation
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Have a plan for your recovery before baby arrives
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
Your Pregnancy Deserves Support. Your Recovery Does Too.
You don't have to wait until something hurts or until after baby arrives to prioritize your pelvic health.
Whether you're looking for relief from pregnancy discomfort, preparing for birth, or simply wanting to feel more confident about what comes next, I'm here to help.
Let's make sure you're taking care of YOU, too.
Happy Core. Happy Floor. Happy Momma.
Schedule your pregnancy Pelvic Floor PT evaluation.