Anonymous
Post 01/03/2026 01:32     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
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Anonymous wrote:I had C sections so I missed the pelvic floor issues.


That’s not how it works.


Of course it is. Vaginal birth is a significant risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction.


Agreed with the other PP. Of my 3 births the c-section one I had the most issues with my pelvic floor post partum.
Can you elaborate? Like hyperactive pelvic floor muscles?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 14:21     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've had 2 vaginal births, and have zero issues or complaints about my pelvic floor. I think using always in caps is a bit dramatic!


You should include your age


I'm 40. My kids are 10 and 6.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 14:21     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
There is a reason it’s a standard in postpartum care in other countries.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 14:20     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've had 5 children vaginally and no prolapse.


I've had no prolapse but other pelvic floor issues

Prolapse is pretty extreme


Unfortunately also super common. Sometimes it isn’t evident right away either.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 09:38     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:I've had 5 children vaginally and no prolapse.


I've had no prolapse but other pelvic floor issues

Prolapse is pretty extreme
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 09:37     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:I've had 2 vaginal births, and have zero issues or complaints about my pelvic floor. I think using always in caps is a bit dramatic!


You should include your age
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 09:31     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
I've had 5 children vaginally and no prolapse.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 08:30     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:I’m 49, and have stress incontinence. I wear a depends pad every day. It happens when I run, play tennis, cough or sneeze, or simply put off going pee a tough too long. My kids are 13 and 16… second one was a planned c section. First was a forceps vaginal delivery. Is it too late for me to get PT? I have lost 15 lbs and am a normal bmi, and stay active, but would like to add running to my exercise.


Not at all! That’s exactly what PT can help with and perimenopause is when issues start to flare up. You’re a great candidate for PT!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 08:25     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I had C sections so I missed the pelvic floor issues.


That’s not how it works.


Of course it is. Vaginal birth is a significant risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction.


Agreed with the other PP. Of my 3 births the c-section one I had the most issues with my pelvic floor post partum.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 08:03     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
I’m 49, and have stress incontinence. I wear a depends pad every day. It happens when I run, play tennis, cough or sneeze, or simply put off going pee a tough too long. My kids are 13 and 16… second one was a planned c section. First was a forceps vaginal delivery. Is it too late for me to get PT? I have lost 15 lbs and am a normal bmi, and stay active, but would like to add running to my exercise.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 07:48     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:I had C sections so I missed the pelvic floor issues.


I had c sections and, c sections don't save you from pelvic floor issues. One is pelvic floor issues can result from just the stretched muscles from carrying a baby. The other is that the surgery impacts your core and the scarring cam lead to pelvic floor weakness

So yes, everyone can benefit from pelvic floor work. I also did a ton of core work after my c section which helped recovery.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 06:55     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:Just offering another POV - I saw a pelvic floor PT proactively during my last pregnancy, which was helpful but nothing I couldn’t have watched a few YouTube videos about. I went again after birth (C section) and it was a waste of time - there were no issues to rehab. I stayed active (walking / running / yoga / barre) throughout pregnancy and PP, focused on core / pelvic floor strength, didn’t gain too much weight and lost it all quickly. Had zero issues.


Did you find any good YouTube videos that you’d recommend?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 06:29     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
I've had 2 vaginal births, and have zero issues or complaints about my pelvic floor. I think using always in caps is a bit dramatic!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2026 01:18     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Even folks that have never been pregnant often need pelvic floor therapy. Including men.

A c section scar can certainly pull things awry over time. Post surgical birth should absolutely include care once incision is healed.

Being pregnant puts an enormous strain on the body. It makes complete sense to get checked out by a pt after any type of birthing.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2026 13:48     Subject: ALWAYS see a pelvic floor PT after birth!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I had C sections so I missed the pelvic floor issues.


That’s not how it works.


Of course it is. Vaginal birth is a significant risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction.


Oh dear. NP. You can have significant pelvic floor issues after a c-section, too. Ask me how I know it!


It is possible, but it is far more likely with a vaginal birth.