Happy February! It’s a far cry from 185# but I got to pull 30# from the ground today. Very happy girl! Giving myself at least a year to safely return to my heavier weights.
And now for a small rant. I’m not a Physical Therapist and I’m certainly not a doctor but I feel like it would be such a simple thing and really a no brainer for every OBGYN to at least mention the idea of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist to every new mom they work with.
I understand not all insurance companies will pay for PFPT visits but even one visit, paid for out of pocket, could help teach some basic movements to restore the pelvic floor muscles and help prevent any issues going forward. Or maybe, heaven forbid, the doctor herself could provide a handout with information about pelvic floor health and diagrams of exercises that can be done at home. I have many clients who bring me exactly such information from their PTs after finishing rehab for knee or hip surgeries. Why is rehabbing your pelvic floor after childbirth not equally as important?
I had my last baby 28 years ago and if my doctor had educated me back then I could have spent a boat load of time working to prevent the major surgery I just had and the rehab I’m going through now. Not bitter really. Just totally think “we” can do better in 2020. What do you think?
Born Too Soon 