Compassionate Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in San Rafael with Pelvic Path PT
Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s most profound experiences — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Your body carried life, adapted to constant change, and then worked tirelessly to deliver and nurture your newborn.
Yet in all of that transformation, one critical phase is often overlooked:
your postpartum recovery.
At Pelvic Path PT, we believe postpartum healing deserves the same care, presence, and attention as pregnancy and birth. A postpartum pelvic floor evaluation isn’t a box to check — it’s an invitation to listen deeply to your body and support healing with intention, kindness, and precision.
What Happens to the Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy and Birth
The pelvic floor is a network of muscles, connective tissue, and nerves that supports your bladder, uterus, and bowel. Throughout pregnancy, this system absorbs months of increased pressure. During birth — vaginal or cesarean — it undergoes significant physical change.
Even if you feel “mostly fine,” your pelvic floor has likely experienced:
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stretching
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tension
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coordination changes
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altered strength patterns
Without assessment, it’s impossible to know how well these muscles are healing or compensating — and whether they may contribute to symptoms now or later.
This is why postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy matters — even in the absence of pain.
Why a Postpartum Pelvic Floor Evaluation Is Foundational
A pelvic floor evaluation isn’t about fixing something broken.
It’s about understanding your body’s story.
During a comprehensive postpartum pelvic floor evaluation at Pelvic Path PT in San Rafael, your therapist will:
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Assess pelvic floor strength, coordination, and endurance
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Evaluate how your pelvic floor works with your breath, core, and posture
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Identify tension or weakness that may contribute to leaking, pain, or heaviness
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Listen to your symptoms, experiences, concerns, and goals
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Create a personalized recovery plan rooted in your real life
This goes far beyond generic advice or “just do kegels.”
It’s skilled, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Common Postpartum Symptoms That Deserve Attention
Many postpartum individuals experience:
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urinary leaking or urgency
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pelvic heaviness or pressure
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pain during intimacy
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low back or hip discomfort
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difficulty returning to exercise
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bowel changes
These symptoms are common — but they are not something you have to accept.
Research shows that pelvic floor physical therapy in the postpartum period can significantly reduce urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse while improving long-term pelvic health and confidence in movement.
A Human-Centered Approach to Postpartum Pelvic Health
What makes Pelvic Path PT different isn’t only expertise — it’s how care is delivered.
Postpartum pelvic floor therapy here is:
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unrushed
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relational
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grounded in education and empowerment
Your therapist won’t move through a checklist and send you home. They’ll help you understand your pelvis, nervous system, and healing potential — supporting not just physical recovery, but confidence and agency in your body again.
When Should You Schedule a Pelvic Floor Evaluation?
Many people begin postpartum pelvic floor therapy around 6–12 weeks postpartum, but healing doesn’t expire.
You can benefit from an evaluation:
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months after birth
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years after birth
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after multiple pregnancies
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if symptoms feel “normal” but persistent
It’s never too late to understand how your body is functioning.
What You Gain From Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
A pelvic floor evaluation helps you:
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reconnect with your body on your terms
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understand how breath, core, and movement work together
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set realistic, personalized recovery goals
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return to exercise, intimacy, and daily life with confidence
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feel supported — not rushed — through healing
Postpartum healing isn’t about rushing back.
It’s about returning to yourself with awareness and strength.
Begin Your Postpartum Healing Journey in San Rafael
Your body carried life.
It deserves thoughtful, compassionate follow-up care.
A postpartum pelvic floor evaluation at Pelvic Path PT is a meaningful first step — rooted in expertise, connection, and the belief that postpartum recovery is not a luxury, but a right.
If you’re curious about how your pelvic floor is healing, how your body is functioning, or how to feel more supported and confident — start with an evaluation.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. 🤍
