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Amidst the joys of a motherhood journey, there is an undercurrent of challenge unlike any other you’ll face in your life, requiring a different kind of strength than your pre-motherhood days. The current maternal healthcare system sets moms up to get weaker in pregnancy and start motherhood with a deficit of strength and energy. This means the vast majority of mothers are slogging through motherhood feeling weak and discouraged. It’s time for that to change. Each week, Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialists (and sisters!) Kendra Fitzgerald and Nicole Coons will bring you the deep conversations needed with the practical tips and knowledge moms need to make bold decisions, heal their bodies, and live their motherhood on THEIR terms.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy vs. Corrective Exercise: Which is Right for You?

October 11, 2022 • Kendra Fitzgerald & Nicole Coons • Episode 6

In today’s episode, we’re talking about pelvic floor physical therapy versus corrective exercise. What are they? And why would you need either one?

This is a really important discussion to have because this information is not being adequately shared with new moms. Some doctors might dismiss postpartum hip pain, stomach pain, rib pain or shoulder pain, or try to minimize them.

And many won’t mention things like physical therapy or corrective exercise unless you ask about it – and of course, it’s hard as a new mom to know WHAT to ask for if you don’t know it exists!

So without further ado, here are our opinions on each, plus some things to think about when considering them – or a combination of the two! – for your postpartum healing.

Remember, the goal is to get you BACK to general fitness so you can do the things you love without underlying health issues holding you back. PT and corrective exercise isn’t forever; they’re just steps in the right direction.

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There are four phases a mother goes through to being fully recovered physically. Would you like to know where you are on your path to full recovery? Take our postpartum pelvic floor and core strength quiz to find out.

Feel free to also ask us a question about this episode on our podcast question page!

Learn more about Nicole and Kendra on their website, or follow @devotedmamas on Instagram for pregnancy and postpartum coaching and inspiration.

If you’re postpartum and ready to start your core and pelvic floor recovery, check out our Postpartum Repair & Restore 8-week program with LIVE coaching. In this program, we guide you through the exact workouts you need to feel your muscles strengthening + the education and LIVE supervision you need to know you’re doing it right. For more information, go to devotedmamas.com/repair

If you’re currently pregnant, check out our Expecting to Flourish membership, a mom-driven and expert-guided virtual community that we created to help you stay your strongest during pregnancy, physically practice for birth and move easily into early postpartum. Find out more at devotedmamas.com/flourish