{"id":1445,"date":"2020-04-29T06:34:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T13:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motipt.com\/?p=1445"},"modified":"2024-05-03T09:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T16:26:40","slug":"four-positions-to-help-prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-birth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motipt.com\/four-positions-to-help-prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-birth\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Positions to Help Prepare Your Pelvic Floor For Birth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are so many things to think about when preparing for childbirth, but <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">let\u2019s not forget about the pelvic floor! These muscles are essential in birthing a baby, but not in the way you might expect. Below we will cover what role the pelvic floor plays in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a vaginal delivery, as well as four positions\/exercises you can do to help get these <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">muscles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ready for birth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start with the basics. What is your pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis. Their primary functions are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help you control urination\/defecation and to aide in supporting your pelvis and torso. Both men and women have pelvic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">floor muscles to perform <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these functions. However, women will have a more complex use of the pelvic floor muscles if they choose to have a baby.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which brings us to: What does the pelvic floor need to do in childbirth? The answer may surprise you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Those of us that are aware of the pelvic floor mostly know that it is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">something that needs to be contracted in order to hold back urine. Many people have heard of Kegels, or pelvic floor contractions, at some point. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contraction of the pelvic floor can be helpful during pregnancy to provide additional pelvic support and help control urination in the face of increased pressure on the bladder. However, when it comes to childbirth, the pelvic floor muscles <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actually need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to be <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">able to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">relax<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lengthen<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once we think about what needs to happen during birth, this starts to make a lot of sense. As the baby descends into the birth canal and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">begins to exit the pelvis, they must pass through the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sling of pelvic floor muscles. If those muscles are tight and short or are holding on strongly, the baby will encounter an elastic wall that impedes their<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> descent. The same holds true once the baby is beginning to exit the vaginal canal. If the pelvic floor muscles are too tight and are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keeping the vaginal opening more closed and t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aught, then it will be harder to push the baby out and the risk of tearing at the perineum is increased.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> You can think of the pelvic floor as a gate at a driveway<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The gate needs to be open for anything to pass through!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> what can you do to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your pelvic floor relax in the months and weeks before birth? Below are 4 positions\/exercises that can h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elp promote pelvic floor relaxation and lengthening.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Wide Leg Squat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coming into a wide leg squat position helps open the pelvis, and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gravity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will naturally promote lengthening in the pelvic floor. This is best performed <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as a repetitive exercise instead of a position that is held. Step your feet wider <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">then<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your hips, with your feet angled out slightly. Slowly <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lower into a squat, thinking of pushing your knees out and letting the muscles around your groin relax. Try performing 5-10 of these i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n a row.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1454\" src=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/squat.001-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/squat.001-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/squat.001-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/squat.001.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Supported Deep Squat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A deep squat position will further open the pelvis, and the addition of support will let you relax more completely into the position. Start facing a chair, sofa, bed, or any other sturdy object<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Using your hands to support yourself on that object, lower all the way down into a deep squat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with the legs wide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and then rest your forearms on the object in front of you. Your arms should be supporting at least some of your weight so th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at you can let your hips <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and your pelvic floor relax. With every inhale think of letting your groin relax more. Hold the position for 1-2 minutes, or as tolerated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1453\" src=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/546B9E6C-CD10-4DA2-B273-E88D231D1854-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/546B9E6C-CD10-4DA2-B273-E88D231D1854-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/546B9E6C-CD10-4DA2-B273-E88D231D1854-960x1280.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/546B9E6C-CD10-4DA2-B273-E88D231D1854-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/546B9E6C-CD10-4DA2-B273-E88D231D1854-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/546B9E6C-CD10-4DA2-B273-E88D231D1854.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Supported Child\u2019s Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This more fully supported position can help the pelvic floor relax even more. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kneel in front of a stack of pillows, or a firm bolster if you have one. Widen the knees to straddle the pillows, and then let your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">torso lay down on the pillows so that they support you from the waist up. Turn your head to one side and let the pillows fully hold your weight. With every inhale feel the m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uscles in between your legs relax and descend towards the ground. Hold for up to 5 minutes, or to your tolerance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1455\" src=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/child.001-e1588166978357-800x308.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/child.001-e1588166978357-800x308.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/child.001-e1588166978357-768x296.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/child.001-e1588166978357.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Supported Butterfly Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This position allows for a lot of opening in the pelvis and pelvic floor, as well as the inner thigh muscles. Position yourself in a semi-reclined position, with a bolster, wedge or pillows supporting your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">back. Bend your knees with your feet together and then let your knees fall open wide. Place pillows under the thighs\/knees as needed to ens<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ure your legs can relax fully without discomfort. Allow the pillows to support you and breathe deeply, feeling the entire groin area relax with every inhales. Hold for up to 5 minutes, or to your tolerance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1458\" src=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lay.001-2-800x337.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lay.001-2-800x337.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lay.001-2-768x323.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motipt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lay.001-2.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All of these are good options for helping practice pelvic floor relaxation and lengthening. The best strategy is to try them out and see which ones work best for you. In what positions do you feel the most comfortable and relaxe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d? In what positions do you feel you can relax your pelvic floor the most? These will be the best positions for you. And when it comes time for the birth, these become<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> good<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> options for laboring <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and helping the pelvis open before delivery<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For further help learning how to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">relax the pelvic floor and prepare for birth, consult with a Women\u2019s health\/Pelvic Floor physical therapist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Dr. Lindsay Brunner, PT, DPT, OCS<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many things to think about when preparing for childbirth, but let\u2019s not forget about the pelvic floor! These muscles are essential in birthing a baby, but not in the way you might expect. 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