What French Women Know About Having a Baby
All French Women have access to one thing that makes their pregnancy, and ultimately the birth of their child, easier. If you know anything about the French, you might be thinking French wine and fancy cheese; and while those might have contributed to the pregnancy, they are not going to help with an easy birth. The best part is that to have an easy birth, you do not have to be French, you do not have to travel to France, and the one thing you need to have an easy birth is readily available in America. The trick is that most American women don’t even know that it exists.
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| French mothers have long know that the secret to an easy pregnancy is a healthy pelvic floor. Why pelvic floor physical therapy remains a secret to American women is anyone's guess. |
How Can I Have an Easy Birth?
The one thing you need for an easy birth is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT). If you just asked, “What is pelvic floor physical therapy?” you are not alone. In a nutshell, pelvic floor physical therapists focus on the muscles and joints associated with your pelvic floor. Sometimes called women’s health physical therapy, a pelvic floor physical therapist is uniquely suited to helping you Love Your Life during pregnancy and making sure that you have everything you need physically to have a good labor.
The French healthcare system has figured this out. Moms-to-be and new mothers, in France, both get PFPT. There is a focus on the pelvic floor because it is the base of your core and the extra weight from carrying your baby both during and after pregnancy is going to stretch and strain these muscles in a way that nothing else will. As such, your pelvic floor physical therapist is going to help you maintain a healthy pelvic floor and core.
How Does Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help During Pregnancy and Birth?
When it comes to healthy muscles, the pelvic floor is no different than any other part of your body. In order for your pelvic floor muscles to be healthy two things have to be true. Your pelvic floor muscles have to be Strong and Flexible. This is also why having a healthy pelvic floor can be so important to an easy birth during the delivery process.
During a vaginal delivery, you are going to be pressing or pushing your baby out using your core and pelvic floor muscles. This is where strength comes in, the process can take a while and you are going to need a little stamina. But the other part of a healthy pelvic floor, the Flexibility, is vital. As the vagina stretches open to allow the baby through, this is your pelvic floor at work. If you have ever done yoga or Pilates to stretch your muscles, then you know that your muscles can become stronger and more flexible. The same is true for your pelvic floor muscles, but you have to know which muscles and how to strengthen them, the best person to help you with that is a pelvic floor physical therapist. If you want to Love Your Live and give birth the French way, it is time you talked to your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.
-FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Oklahoma City
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Oklahoma City provide world class orthopedic rehabilitation to our patients. Our physical therapists specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, balance and falls prevention, and Pelvic Health. Our practitioners take a patient-centered individualized approach that focuses on your pelvic health needs. If you are unsure about your pelvic health, or you want to see the FYZICAL Difference for yourself, schedule a free consultation today.