Pregnancy Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

One-on-one, DPT-led care to ease pregnancy pain, prepare your pelvic floor for birth, and set up a smoother postpartum recovery.

pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy – Atlanta clinic

Your Trimester Roadmap

First Trimester (weeks 1-12):

Second Trimester (weeks 13-27):

Third Trimester (weeks 28-birth):

Early Postpartum Plan:

Baseline screen, breathing assessment + core connection, early strategies for nausea/constipation and energy-safe movement. No internal pelvic floor exam performed until second trimester.

Hip/SIJ/back pain relief, posture + rib mobility, pelvic floor coordination skills (not just Kegels), education on diastasis recti, core strengthening and coordination.

Birth prep: perineal massage, pushing positions, pelvic floor relaxation, strategies to minimize tearing, hospital/birth-plan ergonomics.

What weeks 0–12 look like, red-flag checks, gentle core/pelvic floor reactivation, and a criteria-based return to impact.

Birth Preparation, Done by Pelvic Floor Specialists

Perineal protection: step-by-step perineal massage education and tissue tolerance training.

Pushing positions & breath: upright vs. side-lying, bar vs. bed, and breath strategies to coordinate the pelvic floor.

Pelvic floor relaxation skills: when “more Kegels” isn’t the answer.

Partner coaching: what to do, when to cue, and how to support you on game day.

Faster postpartum ramp: set expectations and milestones before baby arrives.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

  1. Private, 1:1 evaluation: movement, breath, pelvic floor options—external first; internal only if appropriate and with consent.

  2. Relief today! Hands-on care and 1–2 exercises you’ll use right away.

  3. Clear plan: visit frequency, home plan, birth-prep timeline.

 FAQs

  • Yes. Care is tailored to your trimester and symptoms. We use gentle, evidence-based techniques and avoid contraindications.

  • Every state is different, but the short answer is no—you can start with us without a referral.

    Georgia: By state law, we can begin care without one. After 21 days or 8 visits from the start of your plan of care, we’ll obtain a provider referral if needed (this is a GA rule—not an insurance rule). We handle the coordination for you.


    Colorado: No referral is required to start or continue care under state law. If your insurance asks for one, we’ll help you get it.

  • Anytime. If you’re ready, we’re ready. Internal pelvic floor assessment is only considered from the second trimester onward and always with your consent.

  • Only if appropriate and with your consent. We start with external options; an internal exam can be very helpful to tailor your plan of care.

  • Yes—perineal preparation education, pushing positions and breathing strategies, pelvic floor relaxation skills, and partner coaching can all help.

  • We’re cash-based, provide superbills for out-of-network submission, and accept HSA/FSA for eligible services.