Week 1: Birth Preparation
Strengthening your pelvic floor sets the foundation for a confident and resilient birth experience.
Join Dr. Stefanie McMillin, PT, DPT, CD, a doula and physiotherapist, in this empowering class on postpartum pelvic floor care, where you'll discover essential strategies to prepare your body for childbirth and minimize the risk of tearing. Gain insights into the importance of pelvic floor preparation, relaxation techniques, perineal massage, and more to enhance your birthing experience.
In this class, you'll explore:
A step-by-step guide to relax and lengthen you pelvic floor in preparation for birth
An understanding of how your pelvic floor works during pushing
Ways to prevent tearing during birth
How to perform perineal massage and how it can help prevent tearing during birth
Practical steps to incorporate into your pregnancy to prevent tearing during birth
Empower Your Journey with Supportive Resources
Explore our fantastic workbook to boost your learning experience and make it as comforting as a warm hug during those precious postpartum moments.
Meet Your Expert
Dr. Stefanie Mcmillin, PT, DPT, CD, serves as a doula and pelvic floor physical therapist. Specializing in urogynecology, she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University in 2014. Dr. Stefanie obtained her certification as a doula in 2017. Through years of experience treating postpartum conditions, she has observed a lack of adequate care for women during the 4th trimester. Her mission is to bridge this gap by offering education and postpartum intervention in conjunction with her doula services. Dr. Stefanie firmly believes that the physical and emotional discomfort experienced before, during, and after pregnancy can be alleviated and prevented through gentle manual therapy, education, and guidance.