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Meet Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Dr. Sarah Hwang, director of Women’s Health, and Ariana Jones, board-certified pelvic health physical therapist. Through this series of videos, learn about how our pelvic health outpatient team can help you perform activities safely and reduce pain during and after pregnancy.
Childcare & Postpartum Activities
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It is important to perform everyday activities safely. This includes activities from proper feeding positioning to lifting a baby from a crib and carrying a car seat.
Early Postpartum Activities
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Postpartum moms can reduce pressure through the abdomen or pelvic muscles by performing activities — including getting in and out of bed and pushing a stroller with optimal form – in ways that may help prevent or decrease pelvic organ prolapse or diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA).
Exercise & Movement During Pregnancy
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If you are healthy and have a normal pregnancy, it is safe and encouraged to exercise during pregnancy – it’s always a good idea to check with your OB to make sure you do not have any complications with your pregnancy that would change that recommendation. In general, 150 minutes of exercise is recommended throughout each week, following safe exercise guidelines during pregnancy and activities to avoid.
Performing everyday activities during pregnancy with optimal mechanics – including proper posture and lifting objects and children properly – will reduce low back pain and pressure through the pelvis and abdomen that you may experience.
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More questions? Schedule an appointment with a physical therapist in our clinic today. Learn more about our outpatient pelvic health program.