Your Body. Your Birth

And here's a wildly controversial statement 👇 The environment that our modern bodies operate within and the medicalized culture of birth are NOT conducive to the natural birth process. Here is what I used to think about pushing during birth 👇 ❌️A good "pushing strategy" will help me birth well. And then I had a baby (in the hospital). Then, I became a pelvic PT & Birth Coach. And now a Certified Body Ready Method Pro. Here is what I've learned. It's more effective to spend your time learning how to 👉 prepare your body physically so it will naturally push well 👉 navigate the barriers to pushing well in a hospital based birth ✅️ Things I teach (comment "plan" to learn them in my online course) 👉 strategies to easily "power up" the prenatal core 👉 preparing your pelvic floor to yield to baby passing through 👉 how to create optimal space in baby's path prenatally and during labor 👉 strategies like using gravity and better birth positioning to make pushing more efficient If you get these things in place, you'll be primed to push naturally. Practicing these things ahead of time helps you optimize your birth experience and outcomes, especially a hospital-based birth. Jess 💚 . . . . . . . . . . #pushlikeapro #bodyreadymethod #birthprep #pregnancyexercise #madisonwi

Why don't we talk about this more? 👇 🌟 Less pelvic muscle tension = less resistance = less need to strain = less risk for injury = a happier postpartum pelvis It's an oldie but goodie 🫶Loose lips = loose hips I'm Jess, a pelvic therapist and birth coach helping you birth a 🍉 through a 🍑 with minimal impact. If that's something you're interested in, follow along here for loads more. I've typed out, step by step, a simple technique for you to practice! ✨️Comment "jaw" and it's yours 🚨Please make sure to follow BEFORE commenting to make sure my DM can go through. Sure, there are lots of pelvic floor release techniques (all shared here!) to practice prentally and to use during birth... But this one is so easy and shouldn't be overlooked. And it's time for you to start practicing it! Jess 💚 . . . . . . . . . . . #jawtension #jawrelease #birthrelease #birthtip #prenatalexercise

Here 👇 I'm Jess, a pelvic PT on a mission to share all the proven tips for preparing and protecting your pelvic floor! Do these things before (and during) your birth to protect your 🍑😉 You can comment "PLAN" to get all the step by step details I teach inside the full plan! Tip #1 Your provider matters They are a HUGE predictor if you'll tear or not! Yep, this one surprises most people. Tip #2 Your breath matters Did you know you can directly impact your pelvic floor with good breath strategies during birth? And it's best to start practicing NOW, prenatally. Tip #3 Your birth position matters Some positions increase your risk for tearing. Learn what these are and then choose positions that reduce your risk. Tip #4 Laboring down matters This is such an important piece to conserve your energy AND protect your pelvic floor from straining for hours. ✨️There are pros and cons to know about, especially with an epidural, so read up on this one! I've got more for you that you won't want to miss. Easy videos & downloadable guides to reduce your risks for pelvic muscle injury so you can enjoy a smoother recovery! 🚨✨️ make sure to hit follow BEFORE commenting "PLAN" ! Your postpartum pelvic floor will thank you. Jess 💚 #pelvicfloor #birtheducation #birthtips #birthprep #birthwell #hospitalbirth #protectyourvagina

Stop the endless searching on google & social media!🙅‍♀️ Check out this ultimate Birth Prep Plan to feel ready, calm, and confident for the big day! 💪👶 . . . . . . #birthprep #birthtips #birthmovement #birthpositions #birtheducation #pelvicfloor #expectingmom #pregnancyjourney

How to create space 👇 But first, why create space? Space = less resistance Less resistance = less force and intervention Less force = reduced risks for tearing and injury If you want to learn how to prepare your pelvis for birth AND learn to use movement to your advantage, comment "PREP" to check it out. Did you know that common birth positions actually decrease ⏬️ space at baby's exit? Here are helpful tips for how to create more space! 1️⃣ you'll want to "free your tail" 👉if it's not blocked, it will MOVE out of the way 2️⃣ untuck that booty (think cow pose) 3️⃣ knees wide but feet just wider than knees 4️⃣ bonus space - reach arms overhead 5️⃣ when able, use gravity ⏬️ Bottom line: you can create more space in any position by choosing one of more of these ideas! Jess 💚 . . . . . . #birthprep #birthtips #birthmovement #birthpositions #birtheducation #pelvicfloor

Hey! I'm Jess, a pelvic therapist and a birth coach. I can help you balance your body for birth so you can birth & recover well! Make sure to save these tips as you prepare for your birth. So, if things are moving pretty quick and you want or need to slow it down just a bit... Try a 👉sidelying👈 position. 1️⃣ This is a gravity neutral position that can slow baby's exit. 2️⃣ helps protect your pelvic floor by reducing your risk for tears 3️⃣ is great for a medicated OR unmedicated birth Additional tips!!! 1️⃣ stay in your breathwork. This takes you into your parasympathetic nervous system, which keeps you grounded, safe, and calm (where we want all births to take place!) This also connects you to your pelvic floor. 2️⃣ As baby’s head is exiting, be mindful about pushing. You may want to use less force and transition to slow grunty pushes Have you experienced a fast 🏃‍♀️ (precipitous) labor? Was it your first birth? Or your 2nd+ birth? What other tips can you share? 👇👇 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #precipitouslabor #fastbirth #protectyourpelvicfloor #pelvichealth #birthwell #birthpositions #birthtips #recoverwell #pelvicpt

Imagine that your vagina is like 🍬 taffy. The super soft, stretchy kind. Just like taffy, your pelvic floor muscles & vagina can str e t c h. During birth, it can stretch 2.5x its original length without injury 🤯 Slow, controlled, steady stretching as baby passes through allows your "taffy" to warm up and stretch all while staying in tact. Things that help keep your taffy intact ⭐️ Breath It directly connects to & softens your taffy. It sounds so simple...because it is! ⭐️ reduce or eliminate pushing when baby is crowning. When able, use gravity, breath, and an open pelvic exit, and you'll need less push power. ⭐️use a mirror to monitor your taffy. If it looks taut, slow down as able. If it looks like it has some give, you're good to go! ⭐️ Remind people in your birth space to not yell, "PUSH!!" This can cause you to go too hard too fast, and your taffy doesn't have the time to respond. And guess what? About 6-8 weeks postpartum, it will return to its original shape and size. That's pretty f*king amazing. You're amazing. And you've got this 🙌 But if support like this would feel physically & emotionally helpful to prepare your pelvic floor for birth, make sure to comment "protect" to join over 300 others who have logged in to learn these👆 things and SO 🙌 much 🙌 more. Jess 💚 . . . . . . . . . . #pelvicfloor #birthtips #vagina #vaginalbirth #naturalbirth

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Why? When? 👇 I'm Jess, a pelvic PT, birth coach and certified BRM pro (@bodyreadymethod) sharing little tips that can make a BIG difference in your birth and recovery! There are SO many good birth prep moves. This one is easy and might be my fave. This is a great move, really anytime in pregnancy, to help ✨️align your pelvis ✨️position baby well ✨️release tension in your front hip muscles It's GREAT to do pre-labor, pre-induction and even early active labor because it will ✨️create space at your inlet (top of pelvis) ✨️calm your nervous system (labor F L O W) ✨️release your hips to engage baby into your pelvis ✨️keep baby moving down symmetrically I'd love for you to use the standing psoas (hip flexor) release to help prep for your best birth. Want MORE? I've got SO much to share with you! 1️⃣ make sure to follow along 2️⃣ comment "plan" if you want to dive straight into the exact support and plan that I've shared with 1000s of my clients Jess 💚 . . . . . . . . . . #birthprep #pelvicfloor #birthtips #naturalbirth #pregnancyexercises #hospitalbirth

Here's why this may occur 👇 I'm a Pelvic PT and Birth Coach. It's my full time job to help you prepare, protect and heal your pelvic floor. I'm on a mission to help you REDUCE your risk for tearing during birth. AND to support you in the postpartum healing process if one occurs. ❗️Because birth can be unpredictable. 🍑There are some tear risk factors you can CONTROL. And some you cannot. If you'd like a full Pelvic Floor Protection Plan for your birth, just comment "plan" because I've done ALL the work and laid this out for you, step-by-step. Now... Tearing at the perineum (thick muscle between your vagina and anus) is the most talked about kind of tearing. Grades 1-4, depending on the severity. But less talked about is the fact that you can have tears into the front part of your pelvic floor. 👉in the vagina 👉near the urethra (where the urine comes out) 👉near the clitoris Why might this occur? Well, it's ALL muscle! 🍬 Imagine your pelvic floor muscle is like a piece of taffy. It will slowly and softly stretch over time, allowing a baby to pass through. Ideally without tearing. But sometimes, part of the taffy is less pliable. If the back part (anus) isn't as pliable, the force and stretch will be directed more toward the front half. And often, that's just too much for one part of the taffy. When preparing the pelvic floor for birth, you'll want to focus on the pliability (extensibility, flexibility, resiliency) of all parts of the pelvic floor. Want help with this? I've got just the thing for you! Don't forget to comment "plan" below to check it out. It's affordable and well worth it. Jess 💚 . . . . . . . . . . .#pelvicfloor #pelvicfloortips #pelvichealimg #pelvicpt #pelvichealth #birthprep #birtheducation #birthtips #birthwell

The pelvic floor gets the blame, but 👇 there are many factors that may cause your peezing (sneeze pee 🤧💦) or other leakage issues. Think of your core like a giant balloon🎈 That balloon is a system of muscles that make up your core. The balloon's job is to manage changes in pressure. These muscles have to all work together, and the pelvic floor is only one part of this system. But we all know the pregnant and postpartum balloon has undergone drastic changes. Here is a more inclusive list of things that may cause leakage 💦. ✨️Undwerworking pelvic muscles (but this is the thing I see the LEAST!) ✨️Overworking pelvic muscles ✨️Diastasis recti ✨️Bladder prolapse ✨️Hormones ✨️Less optimal alignment, core strategy, breath patterns It's important to know what parts of the system are affected and how to get it back online rather than just throwing Kegels at one part of a complex system, hoping it will help. Jess 💚 . . . . . . . . #peezimg #sneezepee #jumppee #pregnantbody #postpartumprobs #afterbaby