Fear of tearing is one of the most common concerns women have as they prepare for birth, yet many leave the experience saying, “I wish someone would have told me this sooner.” In this episode, we break down perineal tearing with evidence-based education so you can head into labor feeling informed, prepared, and confident. We’re joined by Sarah Rubbatt, lead women’s health physical therapist at Empowered Movement and Physical Therapy, who works closely with Krystle and has helped countless wom...
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Fear of tearing is one of the most common concerns women have as they prepare for birth, yet many leave the experience saying, “I wish someone would have told me this sooner.” In this episode, we break down perineal tearing with evidence-based education so you can head into labor feeling informed, prepared, and confident. We’re joined by Sarah Rubbatt, lead women’s health physical therapist at Empowered Movement and Physical Therapy, who works closely with Krystle and has helped countless wom...
93. You’re Not Alone: Navigating SPD in Postpartum
The Expecting and Empowered Podcast
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4 months ago
93. You’re Not Alone: Navigating SPD in Postpartum
In episode 91 we talked all about SPD pain during pregnancy, but we’ve had a lot of women from our community ask about SPD pain during the postpartum period! Today, Krystle is going to close that loop and talk about things you can do to alleviate SPD pain during postpartum. Through proper full ribcage breathing, keeping movements symmetrical until inflammation has decreased, and modifying your workouts, less pain and a stronger pelvic floor is possible. A great feature about the Expecting and...
The Expecting and Empowered Podcast
Fear of tearing is one of the most common concerns women have as they prepare for birth, yet many leave the experience saying, “I wish someone would have told me this sooner.” In this episode, we break down perineal tearing with evidence-based education so you can head into labor feeling informed, prepared, and confident. We’re joined by Sarah Rubbatt, lead women’s health physical therapist at Empowered Movement and Physical Therapy, who works closely with Krystle and has helped countless wom...
