Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth have such an intense impact on a person's body, and while our bodies are perfectly designed for this work, our culture is not. American society revolves around our desk jobs and long commutes, followed by relaxing in deep seated couches. This combined with a lack of education on safe exercise during pregnancy and recovery and available resources to help with this aspect of parenthood have led to a nation where 1 in 3 birthers develop problems with urinary incontinence and 1 in 12 with fecal incontinence. It's time to stop being too embarrassed about our bodies to take proper care of them! ​Unfortunately most postpartum people experiencing trouble with their pelvic floor are told ¨welcome to motherhood! "and directed to the incontinence isle of their local grocery store. I believe the health care community needs to do better for new parents to help them recover their strong bodies safely and with confidence. Below are a few of my favorite pelvic floor resources to help you get your new and improved body in tip-top shape. 

Read an article from the blog Mama on the Mend about the great benefits of seeing a pelvic floor PT during and after pregnancy by clicking the button on the below

pelvic floor pt should be our ¨new normal¨

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists

Jodi Bandola-Marks, PT
North Andover
Northeast rehab
​https://www.northeastrehab.com/staff/bandola-marks-jodi/

Mirah Sand OTR/L 
Holistic pelvic health. Pregnancy and postpartum support. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Trauma-informed.
Jamaica Plain- The Meeting Point
https://www.mirahsand.com/

Kathy Kates, FNP (se habla espanol)
Brookline
Karen Hillard Associates
https://pelvichealthsupport.com/

Cambridge
OM Namo Center
http://omnamocenter.com/kathy-kates/

Angela Marciano Physical Therapy
Beverly
www.angelamarciano.com
angela@angelamarciano.com
(978)578-0417

Julianna Allen
Somerville
www.embraceptwellness.com

Foundations Pelvic Health
Back Bay Boston
www.foundationspelvichealth.com