The Best Birth Podcast Episode 17 - Pelvic Floor Secrets - Prehab and Rehab with Dr. Betty DeLass

Pelvic Floor Secrets - Prehab and Rehab with Dr. of Physical Therapy Betty DeLass

INTERVIEW OVERVIEW

Dr. Betty DeLass, a pelvic floor health specialist, discusses the importance of pelvic floor therapy during and after pregnancy. She emphasizes the need for prehab and rehab to prevent and address pelvic dysfunction. Dr. Betty explains that the pelvic floor is a sling of muscles that supports organs and helps with various bodily functions. She highlights the impact of pregnancy on the pelvic floor and the need for rehabilitation to restore its function. Dr. Betty also addresses the differences in care between cesarean and vaginal births and the importance of individualized treatment. She emphasizes the connection between the pelvic floor and other areas of the body, such as the core and glutes. Dr. Betty recommends early intervention and individualized care to optimize pelvic floor health.

TAKEAWAYS
Pelvic floor therapy is important during and after pregnancy to prevent and address pelvic dysfunction. Prehab and rehab are crucial to optimize pelvic floor health and prevent long-term issues.The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles that supports organs and helps with various bodily functions.Individualized care is essential to address the specific needs of each person.Early intervention and education are key to promoting pelvic floor health.

SOUND BITES
The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles that sits in between your pubic bone and your tailbone. It supports your organs, it helps with sexual function, pooping, peeing, things like that.There's a variety of reasons why people would come to see us. The business primarily started in pregnancy postpartum because that was what my passion was around when I went through those things.We need to do this for our birthing people. So [prehab] is what we what we started out specializing in.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Understanding the Pelvic Floor
07:53 Different Care for Cesarean and Vaginal Births
10:00 The Importance of Prehab and Rehab
16:02 The Connection Between the Pelvic Floor and Other Areas of the Body
25:47 The Six-Week Mark and Beyond

TALKING POINTS
pelvic floor, pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic dysfunction, prehab, rehab, cesarean, vaginal birth, core, glutes, individualized care

RESOURCES
Belly Binder https://amzn.to/4beWXM8
Book - The Body Keeps the Score https://amzn.to/4cqSS8s
Come As You Are https://amzn.to/4baBF23
Reborn Health - https://rebornphw.com/
https://pelvicrehab.com/

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