The pelvic floor (PF) is a very unique grouping of muscles, and given its proximity to intimate areas of the body, it can be an intimidating set of muscles. Unlike most of our other muscles, we can’t really see these muscles (unless we use a mirror) or don’t tend to touch them to figure out how they’re feeling. Unfortunately, that also means very few women understand their pelvic floors, how to condition them, or what to do when things just don’t feel right. Let’s dive in and demystify this misunderstood group of muscles... (click link to read the full article on Beautiful One Midwifery website)

The pelvic floor gets a bad rap when it comes to all things pregnancy and postpartum and is blamed for everything from peeing on yourself to prolapse to painful intercourse. While it’s true that the pelvic floor is a very important group of muscles and should be addressed in many situations, it’s also just a part of a coordinated team that all needs to work well together. Like most anything else within the body, we need to look at the issue more holistically. So, instead of looking at the pelvic floor in isolation, let’s broaden our view and consider the other contributors to pelvic support... (click link to read the full article on Beautiful One Midwifery website)

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