McCall McPhersonFounder, Modern Thyroid Clinic.

Postpartum Health: Why Pelvic Floor Therapy is Essential

13 Feb 2025 · 0 min

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McCall McPherson explains why pelvic floor therapy matters after birth. Postpartum is a low-estrogen state like menopause, and vaginal estrogen can help. Book your pelvic floor PT appointment during pregnancy since waitlists mean you won't get in until six to eight weeks postpartum.

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Around six to eight weeks postpartum.

Usually six to eight weeks.

From a postpartum perspective, we're in a low estrogen state, so that's like a glimpse into post menopause. So vaginal estrogen is also something that can benefit the postpartum mom. Pelvic floor Physical therapy. I always recommend that you see them during your pregnancy and you pre book an appointment for around six to eight weeks postpartum because most pelvic physios currently are. They usually have a six to eight week wait list. So pre book that appointment while you're still pregnant.