Do I Need to Worry About My Pelvic Floor if I'm Having a C-Section?

Do I Need To Worry About My Pelvic Floor If I'm Having A C-Section?

Do I Need to Worry About My Pelvic Floor if I'm Having a C-Section? 🤔

It’s a question I get asked all the time—especially by mums-to-be 🤰 who are planning for a C-section. And the short answer is: yes—you absolutely need to take care of your pelvic floor, no matter how you give birth. 💪

Whether you're having a C-section, planning a vaginal birth, or have already had your baby 🤱, your pelvic floor is an incredibly important part of your body. In fact, we think it’s extremely important to maintain pelvic floor health throughout pregnancy ✨, postpartum, and beyond.

Pregnancy can start affecting your pelvic floor as early as two weeks into your pregnancy, thanks to the relaxin hormone that loosens the muscles and ligaments in preparation for birth. This can leave your pelvic floor vulnerable and in need of support during and after pregnancy. ❤️‍🩹

Sadly, 50% of women who’ve had a baby, whether by C-section or vaginal delivery, experience prolapse 😟—another reason to start thinking about your pelvic floor now and continue caring for it throughout your life.

So what does the pelvic floor do? A lot! It’s responsible for spinal and hip stability ✨, sexual satisfaction 😉, and, of course, keeping everything in place down there. The pelvic floor is involved in the birthing process as well, and post-birth, it continues to support us as we go through life.

At Active Mum, we know just how crucial pelvic floor health is. That’s why we weave pelvic floor and core training into everything we do. 💪 Whether you're pregnant, post-birth, or just looking to maintain a healthy pelvic floor for the long term, we’re here to help. 👋 Our training programs are designed to ensure that exercise and pelvic floor health go hand in hand, helping you stay strong, supported, and pain-free at every stage of life. 💖

Take care of that pelvic floor — it’s one of your most precious assets! ✨

To learn more about how you can better support your body and health, get started today with our $35 Starter Pack – the perfect way to explore how we can support you 👉 https://www.activemum.com.au/starterpack ✨

Or, if you’re not quite sure where to begin, leave us an enquiry. We’ll take the time to learn about you, your body, and what you need so we can guide you in the best possible way. 👉 https://www.activemum.com.au/contact

Take care,

Julie