Postpartum recovery starts with your core and pelvic floor
Your body has been through a major transition. Learn what’s changed, how to support your pelvic floor, and how to safely rebuild strength after birth.
Download our free postpartum recovery guide created by pelvic floor physical therapists to help you feel stronger, supported, and confident as your body heals.
Your body needs guidance
After pregnancy and birth, many women are told to “give it time” or assume their bodies will naturally return to how they felt before. While time does matter, it’s often not the only thing needed.
Pregnancy and delivery change the alignment of your core, pelvis, and pelvic floor. Muscles may be stretched, coordination can feel off, and symptoms like leaking, pressure, pain, or discomfort with exercise are common.
This doesn’t mean your body is broken — it means it’s adapting and may need intentional support to recover well.
The right guidance can help your pelvic floor and the rest of your body relearn how to work together again.
Inside the free guide you will learn about:
How pregnancy and birth affect the pelvic floor
Simple ways to support healing, strength, and coordination
How pelvic floor physical therapy can support recovery
Created by Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
At Empower Physical Therapy & Wellness, we specialize in pregnancy and postpartum care. We work with women who want to feel confident returning to exercise, daily activities, and the demands of motherhood — without ignoring symptoms or pushing through discomfort.
This guide is educational and supportive — not a workout plan and not medical advice. It’s designed to help you understand your body and make informed next steps in your recovery.