Dr Kayla • Pelvic Floor PT

1️⃣ they stay hydrated- the more hydrated you are, the more flexible your tissue is, and the less likely you are to tear. ~90 oz of water per day is recommended 💦

2️⃣ they can relax their pelvic floor on command (if you’re wondering what this means, then most likely you can’t do it yet)

3️⃣ they know how to maximize the opening at the bottom of their pelvis (you can use this when you’re pushing, more room for your baby = less likely your tissue tears)

4️⃣ they push in a position that’s NOT on their back (i.e. lying on their side, on hands and knees, holding the back of the hospital bed, etc)

5️⃣ they start perineal massage in their third trimester

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You’re doing great,
Xo Kayla

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