Thinking about trying for a VBAC? Many people are surprised to learn that a vaginal birth after a previous C-section is not only possible but can be a safe and empowering option. Understanding the factors that influence VBAC success, can help you feel confident and informed as you plan your next birth.

Noticing wrist or thumb pain every time you pick up your baby? You’re not alone. “Mommy Thumb” is common for new moms and totally treatable! At Foundations Pelvic Health, pelvic floor health is central to what we do - but it’s just one part of the bigger picture. Pregnancy and postpartum affect the entire body, and our approach is designed to support all of it.

Pregnancy can bring unexpected changes, including sore, swollen feet or plantar fasciitis. At Foundations Pelvic Health in Boston, our pelvic floor physical therapists treat your whole body - not just your pelvic floor - to help you move comfortably and feel supported through every stage of pregnancy.

While a 6-week OB clearance is important, it doesn't assess pelvic floor strength, core function, or readiness to return to activity. That’s where pelvic floor PT comes in, providing individualized care to help you rebuild strength, manage symptoms, and safely return to movement. At Foundations Pelvic Health in Boston, we specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy to support women through postpartum recovery.

Vaginal dilators and pelvic floor wands are often recommended in pelvic floor therapy, and they offer different benefits depending on your needs. Our pelvic floor therapists in our Boston office can guide you in choosing the right tool for your healing journey!

Birth prep is a huge part of our caseloads at Foundations Pelvic Health. We spend lots of time with patients discussing perineal massage, how to push, labor and pushing positions, pain management, and birth preferences. Follow along on my day on the labor and delivery floor at a Boston hospital to see the ins and outs of what happens on the big day!

Get ready for birth with confidence! At Foundations Pelvic Health, our Birth Prep visits help you and your partner prepare for labor and delivery with expert guidance on pushing, pain relief, and postpartum care - so you both feel supported every step of the way.

Pregnancy is a time of immense change for your body, and one area that often needs extra attention is your pelvic floor. It plays a crucial role in supporting your body during pregnancy and delivery. Let’s explore how you can better understand and care for this important area as you prepare for childbirth and postpartum recovery.

As you begin your postpartum return to running journey, there are a few important factors to keep in mind that can help ensure a smooth and injury-free transition that don’t just involve your pelvic floor. At Foundations Pelvic Health, we take all of these into consideration as you return to running postpartum!

At Foundations Pelvic Health, we support mamas with running through pregnancy, and have helped many postpartum mamas successfully train for many races! We help you create a strong foundation for your whole body, from your feet to your pelvic floor, to support you on your postpartum running journey.

Let’s chat about epidurals and their role in your labor and delivery experience! Your pelvic floor PT will review pain management during labor with you during your birth prep visits, and will discuss pushing, breathing, pelvic floor involvement and positioning with epidurals.

Our goal at Foundations Pelvic Health is to help you maintain your activity throughout your pregnancy! Whatever exercise you love to do - our method and approach will help guide you throughout your pregnancy to promote movement, keep you doing the exercise you love, and limit aches & pains.