Birth Prep Services
At Sana our highly skilled Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists provide birth prep private physical therapy sessions as well as group birth prep workshops. Our Nutritionist is always available to work through any pregnancy related digestive or constipation concerns.
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Private Birth Prep Physical Therapy Session
This private session between you and/or your partner and your pelvic floor physical therapist can cover a number of topics including:
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Exercises to build pelvic floor strength and flexibility​
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Guidance on safe birthing positions
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Effective pushing methods
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Perineal massage to reduce the risk of tears
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Breathing techniques to assist with pain and delivery
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Address any pain or discomfort in the body related to your pregnancy
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Call to 716-671-SANA to schedule your private session
Group Birth Prep & Empowerment Workshop
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A 3-part community birth class led by Doctors of Physical Therapy specialized in pelvic health to enhance pelvic floor outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum and to have a positive birth experience!
We will teach how to balance your pelvic joints, introduce a variety of pushing positions, and ensure that pushing lengthens your pelvic floor. Our hands-on training covers optimal labor and pushing techniques, including strategies for addressing labor stagnation or slowing.
You will learn perineal massage to prepare the perineal tissues for a smoother delivery!
Our Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists are experts in core rehabilitation, we will discuss Diastatsis Rectus Abdominis and weak core musculature and how to get your body to return to exercise and athletics safely.
Education will include common prenatal and postnatal concerns including bladder and bowel dysfunction, post surgical recovery, addressing scars, returning to intercourse, and common conditions such as low back and pelvic girdle discomfort.
Book this class series during your 2nd or 3rd Trimester.
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