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We begin training for birth prep and postpartum recovery instead of training for competition.

We bring awareness to using our breath with movement.

We begin limiting volume for overhead push and pull movements, adjusting and minimizing range of motion for exercises and adjusting to our new posture caused by our belly.

This stage is very INDIVIDUAL DEPENDENT

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY CONSIDERATIONS

Start a conversation about birth prep - I like to prepare all mamas for both vaginal and c-section delivery outcomes.

Discuss labour positions and vaginal delivery birth positions as well as breathing strategies for labour and delivery.

Teach perineum massage to relax perineum and pelvic floor muscles.

Teach partner counter pressure and massage techniques for labour.

Review hip opening and pelvic floor relaxation stretches.

Discuss 4th trimester lifestyle modifications and positions/movements to minimize strain on healing core and pelvic floor.

Manual therapy for hips, low back, ribs and abdominal wall.