169- Pregnant? When and Why You Need to See a Pelvic Floor PT and Why Waiting For Postpartum Can Be the Harder Path

Signs, symptoms & why waiting until postpartum may be the harder path Most women don’t even know they can see a pelvic floor physical therapist while pregnant. They’re told leaking is normal. Pelvic pain is normal. Pressure is normal. Back pain is normal. And while those symptoms may be common in pregnancy — they are not something you simply have to live with. In this episode, Dr. Des breaks down when to see a pelvic floor PT during pregnancy, what red flags to watch for, and why proactive support can completely change your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Because pregnancy isn’t something you’re meant to survive — it’s something you can move through with strength, strategy, and support. In This Episode, We Cover: Why pelvic floor PT during pregnancy is often overlooked The biggest misconception about “waiting until postpartum” Common but NOT normal symptoms in pregnancy Bladder leaking, urgency, and frequent UTIs Pelvic pain, pubic symphysis pain, SI joint pain, and tailbone pain Vaginal pressure or heaviness Pain with intercourse during pregnancy How breath mechanics and posture shift as baby grows Why prevention is easier than rehab What a pelvic floor PT actually does during pregnancy Birth prep strategies including pushing mechanics and positioning 🚩 Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor PT While Pregnant You do not need to be miserable to qualify. If you are experiencing: Leaking with coughing, sneezing, or exercise Pelvic pressure or heaviness Pubic bone, groin, or SI joint pain Tailbone discomfort Severe hip or low back pain Pain with intercourse A history of traumatic birth, prolapse, tearing, or C-section Chronic constipation It’s worth getting evaluated. And even if you don’t have symptoms — learni