Prep for Labour with a Pelvic Physio: Kegels, Perineal Massage, and Pushing

The pelvic floor supports you, your baby, and your core. This session is for those wondering how to maximize their pelvic health prenatally and prevent issues postpartum. We will cover the following:

• What the pelvic floor is: its normal structure and function, changes during pregnancy and delivery, and common signs to look out for (leakages, pain, prolapse)
• The benefits of preparing your body + the pelvic area for labour and delivery
• Perineal Massage: how to perform internal massage by yourself with pelvic wand or with partner to help relax the pelvic floor
• Breathing Techniques: learn how to relax your pelvic floor with breathing
• Pushing: learn to use your body to effectively push during labour and delivery
• Kegels: strengthen your pelvic floor, and know how to voluntarily relax and contract it
• Deep Core Strengthening: Strengthen the muscles that are affected when somoeone experiences ab separation postpartum

• How Pelvic Physiotherapy can help maximize your wellness from prevention, preparation, during labour and delivery, to helping return to physical activity during pregnancy and post-partum
• Any questions and concerns you may have

Nav Grewal PT, is a Registered Physiotherapist with a special interest and focus on Women's Health during pregnancy and postpartum. Nav is the owner of Kaaiaa and her team of physiotherapists serve the Calgary region in person at three locations: Douglas Glen, Inglewood, and Airdrie. She also provides online appointments for all of Alberta.

NOTE: This is an in-person event with limited capacity for 5 persons only and it will be a casual informal setting where you can discuss and ask questions as we go along. One ticket includes admission for one person. Currently the sessions will be limited to pregnant persons only. Light refreshments will be provided. Lots of free parking available and washrooms are in building and in clinic.

Instagram: @calgarypelvichealth

Website: Kaaiaa.co

Questions?: SGVsbG8gfCBLYWFpYWEgISBjbw== OR 587-997-4253 (text or call).

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