If you ask someone where their pelvic floor is and what it does -- I imagine 9 out of 10 people only know part of the answer.
Maybe you're one of them. That's okay!!
I was even confused before doing my own research and becoming a Pre and Post Natal Corrective Exercise Specialist.
That’s why I created my FREE Pelvic Floor Guide for Busy Moms.
You can visualize the pelvic floor as a hammock or sling that holds up your uterus, bladder, and bowel. Their openings, the vagina, urethra, and anus pass through the pelvic floor.
A well functioning pelvic floor is associated with less bladder leakage. Yay for not pee-sneezing every time you get sick or pee-laughing every time you find something crazy funny!
A well functioning pelvic floor is also associated
What Causes Pelvic Floor Weakness?
What causes pelvic floor muscle weakness?
Here are a few...
🤰 pregnancy
🤱 childbirth – particularly following delivery of a large baby, instrument delivery like vacuum or forceps, or prolonged pushing during delivery
🏃♀️ running and #jumping too soon after having babies or late in pregnancy when the core is weak
🍭 being overweight
💩 constipation (excessive straining to empty your bowel)
🏋 persistent heavy lifting without proper core engagement
😷 excessive coughing – causing repetitive straining
❤️ changes in hormonal levels at menopause
👵 growing older