Physical Therapy for Postpartum Recovery

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Postpartum Recovery

Growing and delivering a human is no joke. Pregnancy puts months of progressive strain on your abdomen and pelvic floor. Delivery, either vaginal or cesarean, is… a lot. Then you add in a newborn, sleep deprivation, possibly caring for older kids, and heaps of conflicting guidance on how to safely return to the activities that keep you sane, and it’s a recipe for total overwhelm. It’s no wonder that people either put off their own physical recovery until years after having kids or, alternatively, they jump right back in and are often left wondering if maybe they could have done something differently.

That’s where we come in.

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Here’s what our patients say:

  • "Even though my birth plan changed and I ended up having an emergency c-section, I was so thankful to have sessions with Dr. Liz afterward. She’s now guiding me through scar massage techniques to support healing and helping me rebuild core strength through targeted exercises. Her care has made a huge difference in my recovery."

  • "After my doctor recommended pelvic floor therapy postpartum, I decided to give it a try! I didn’t know much about pelvic health beforehand but I’m so glad I gave it a shot! Your pelvic floor is sooo important & goes through more than you think during pregnancy & birth! My PT took the time to gradually introduce new exercises, progressively upping the intensity to match my progress. I could really feel the difference, and I appreciated her attention to detail and how she customized the exercises to fit my needs and goals."

  • "Lady Bird PT supported me throughout my entire pregnancy, helping me feel strong, capable, and truly prepared going into labor. And postpartum? My PT been my rock. She's helped me feel connected to my body again—not just “back to normal” but better than before. I genuinely don’t know how I would’ve navigated this season without this."

  • "I was frustrated by postpartum changes and was directed to Lady Bird for an evaluation. My therapist was immediately warm, funny and understanding. She set up a PT plan for me and I can honestly say that not only did I look forward to chatting with her at every visit, her prescripted workouts got me back on track! The office is adorable and it really is an awesome appointment to go to. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum or dealing with any discomfort down there, the Lady Birds are amazing! Get on their calendar ASAP."

Pelvic floor PT in Austin to help you recover with confidence.

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Understand your body better:

What exactly is going on with my pelvic floor after carrying a baby?

Is my diastasis a problem?

What the heck am I looking at now when I look down there?

No more wondering:

Is this exercise safe?

Am I ready for high impact yet?

How do I modify if things still don’t feel right?

Feel like you again:

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Enjoy intimacy after baby

Reintroduce movement in a way that fits your new life

Stay dry, decrease pain, and regain strength

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Common Reasons To See A Pelvic Floor PT Postpartum:

Core & Pelvic Floor:

  • Diastasis recti

  • Prolapse

  • Perineal healing

  • C-section scar care

  • Low back pain

Return to Activity:

  • Safe guidelines and milestones based on your body

  • Progressive strength training

  • Return-to-impact programs

Bladder, Bowel & Sexual Function:

  • Urinary or fecal urgency

  • Urinary or fecal frequency

  • Urinary or fecal leakage

  • Constipation

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Painful sex

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How It Works

  1. Start with a detailed evaluation

    This is where we get to know you, your symptoms, priorities and gain a clear understanding of what's going on in your body, leading to your symptoms.

  2. Create a personalized plan

    You’ll leave day 1 with a clear plan and practical strategies to start feeling better and more confident, right away.

  3. Hands-on manual therapy

    We use soft tissue work, joint mobilization and other bodywork modalities to help you feel your best while working towards long term results.

  4. Personalized home programs

    We’ll create and guide you through effective exercises designed to target your specific areas of weakness, to get you your best and fastest results.

What Makes Lady Bird Different

Our purpose is to help you live your best life — free from pelvic health worries. When you’re our patient, you will feel an intentional shift from the traditional clinical experience. We strive to welcome all of our patients in a warm, affirming, and approachable way while delivering real, life-changing results.

  • Comprehensive full-body evaluations that recognize the interconnectedness of your entire system, not just isolated areas.

  • Comfortable treatment rooms designed to provide a welcoming atmosphere and support inclusive, non-judgemental & trauma-informed care. One of the things we hear frequently from patients is that they love that our space doesn't feel medical.

  • Our clinicians see a fraction of the amount of patients seen in other clinics, allowing you and therapist to develop rapport, trust, and connection.

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From your first phone call with us until you’re discharged, you’re in excellent hands as you take this next step toward better pelvic health and a better life.