A Journey to Healing the Pelvic Floor during Pregnancy for a Better Birth
About this episode
In this heartfelt episode, Kelly Dean, MPT and Founder of The Tummy Team, sits down with Mackenzie, an online client who shares her transformative experience of healing her pelvic floor during pregnancy. After a traumatic first delivery and unsuccessful attempts with in-person pelvic floor physical therapy, Mackenzie found renewed hope and strength through The Tummy Team’s online program, Floor of Your Core, while five months pregnant.

Kelly Dean, MPT
Kelly has a Masters in Physical Therapy and focuses her career on Diastasis Recti and core related issues.From Desperation to Empowerment
Mackenzie's journey began with feelings of desperation and discouragement following her first childbirth experience.Traditional physical therapy didn't yield the results she hoped for, leaving her searching for alternatives. Discovering The Tummy Team's online resources became a turning point, offering her the tools and guidance needed to reconnect with her core and pelvic floor.
Embracing Functional Core Rehab During Pregnancy
Engaging in the Floor of Your Core program during her pregnancy allowed Mackenzie to address her pelvic floor dysfunction proactively. This approach not only prepared her body for a better birth experience but also instilled a sense of confidence and control over her health.
Postpartum Progress with Core Smart Fitness Transition
Following the birth of her child, Mackenzie continued her rehabilitation journey with the Core Smart Fitness Transitioncourse. This program facilitated her transition from foundational core work to more advanced functional fitness, supporting her in regaining strength and stability in her postpartum period.
Key Takeaways:
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Healing the pelvic floor during pregnancy is possible and can lead to improved birth outcomes.
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Online programs like Floor of Your Core offer accessible and effective solutions for pelvic floor rehabilitation.
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Proactive engagement in core rehab can transform feelings of helplessness into empowerment.
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Continued support postpartum is crucial for sustained recovery and strength building.
Mackenzie's story is a testament to the power of seeking out the right resources and support systems. Her experience underscores the importance of addressing pelvic floor health proactively and the profound impact it can have on a woman's pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
🔗 Our Floor of Your Core and Core Smart Fitness Transition courses are both available in our Tummy Team Family PLUS membership.
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You don't have to be perfect or even done with your journey to have something powerful to share. We want to share your story. We all learn from one another and can be encouraged to learn we are not alone on this journey to heal and be strong for the lives we were meant to live.

