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Why Exercise During Pregnancy is a Game-Changer (Especially With a Pelvic Floor PT on Your Team!)

You’ve seen the checklists. You’ve read the blogs. And yet somehow, pregnancy still feels like uncharted territory. One thing that rarely gets talked about enough? Just how powerful movement can be during this season of change.


At Freya, we work with pregnant women every single day, and here’s what we know for sure: movement is one of the most supportive tools you can lean on throughout pregnancy. Not perfection. Not pushing through pain. Just intentional, informed movement that supports your changing body.


What’s in it for you (besides better sleep and more energy)?

Let’s start with the short-term wins. When you move your body, especially with guidance from someone trained to support you through pregnancy, you may notice:


  • Less back and hip pain (goodbye, pregnancy waddle)

  • A boost in energy to keep up with your day (and maybe even enjoy it)

  • A stronger core and pelvic floor to support your growing belly

  • Smoother, more efficient labor and delivery (yes, this is real!)

  • Mood boosts from those powerful feel-good endorphins


The long-term benefits? Even better:

Because this isn’t just about your pregnancy, it’s about supporting your recovery, your mental health, and your strength into motherhood.

  • Faster recovery postpartum

  • Lower risk of pelvic floor issues like leaking or prolapse

  • Healthier habits that stick well beyond birth

  • A stronger mind-body connection (which helps with bonding, too)

  • Benefits for baby — like healthier heart rates and birth weights


Why Working With a Pelvic Floor PT Changes Everything

Sure, you could scroll through YouTube for pregnancy-safe workouts. But that won’t tell you whether your pelvic floor needs strengthening or relaxing. It won’t teach you how to adjust your movements trimester by trimester — or help you understand how to prepare for labor and postpartum with confidence.


That’s where we come in.


At Freya, our pelvic floor physical therapists specialize in prenatal care, helping you:

  • Build strength and mobility to support your changing body

  • Ease discomfort and prevent injuries

  • Understand and support your pelvic floor health (way beyond Kegels)

  • Move safely and effectively throughout all stages of pregnancy

  • Prepare for birth and postpartum recovery in ways that feel empowering

We’re your personal movement guides helping you stay strong, supported, and informed.


The Bottom Line:


Pregnancy doesn’t mean you stop moving — it means you start listening to your body in a new way. With the guidance of a pelvic floor PT, you can move through pregnancy feeling confident, strong, and cared for every step of the way.


Because this season is about so much more than just getting through it — it’s about thriving in it.


Ready to move with confidence? We’d love to support you.



 
 
 

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