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SPECIALTY SERVICE

Supporting You

Before & After Baby

Pregnancy and recovery change your body in big ways. Prenatal and postpartum physical therapy helps you move comfortably through pregnancy and rebuild strength and core control after delivery.

ABOUT THIS SERVICE

What Is Prenatal & Postpartum Therapy?

Prenatal and postpartum physical therapy supports your body through pregnancy and recovery, managing pain, protecting the pelvic floor and core, and safely rebuilding strength after delivery. It commonly addresses pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, and diastasis recti (abdominal separation).

“Highest-quality people providing the most evidence-based medicine that produces the best outcomes and creates the best value.”

Aaron Kraai, PT, DPT, Founder & CEO, Doctors of Physical Therapy

Move Comfortably While Pregnant

Manage back, hip, and pelvic pain and stay active safely through pregnancy.

Rebuild Your Core

Targeted recovery for diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and deep core control.

Protect The Pelvic Floor

Care for the pelvic floor before and after delivery to reduce leaking and pain.

Return To Activity

A guided path back to exercise, lifting, and the demands of parenthood.

CONDITIONS & SYMPTOMS

What We Help With

We support pregnancy and recovery, commonly treating:

Pelvis

Pelvic Girdle Pain

Pregnancy-related pelvic pain that can persist postpartum.

Core

Diastasis Recti

Separation of the abdominal muscles, common after pregnancy.

Back

Low Back & Hip Pain

Pain from the biomechanical changes of pregnancy and recovery.

Pelvic Floor

Leaking & Pelvic Floor Issues

Incontinence, heaviness, or pain related to the pelvic floor.

Recovery

Postpartum Recovery

Rebuilding strength and control after vaginal or C-section delivery.

Return

Return To Exercise

A safe, guided progression back to fitness and lifting.

DIRECT ACCESS

You Do Not Need a Doctor Permission to Take Care of Your Body

See a physical therapist directly, no referral required in most states.

Book Directly

Call us or book online. No referral. No authorization delay.

See a Licensed PT

Your first visit is a full evaluation with a licensed physical therapist.

Get a Custom Plan

Evidence-based, personalized to your body and your goals.

Get Better Faster

Better outcomes. Fewer visits. Back to doing what you love.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a therapist tailors care to your stage of pregnancy to keep you moving comfortably and safely.

A separation of the abdominal muscles that is common after pregnancy; PT helps rebuild core control.

Many people benefit from early, gentle postpartum care; your therapist guides the timing and progression.

If you have pain during pregnancy, a persistent gap in your abdominals, leaking, or trouble returning to activity, an evaluation helps.

In most cases, no. Rules vary by plan and state.

Your first visit is a full evaluation, your therapist reviews your history, watches how you move, and builds a plan around your goals. In most states you can come directly, no referral needed.

Where To Get Care

Find a Clinic

Availability of Prenatal & Postpartum Therapy varies by clinic. Use our clinic finder to locate the Doctors of Physical Therapy location nearest you, then call ahead to confirm this service is offered there.

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