Pelvic Floor Health in the First Year: Expert Interview with Dr. Carri Dominick | Episode 15

Blooming in Motherhood

Oct 2 2023 • 36 mins

We are joined today for an expert interview with Dr. Carri Dominick!

Carri is a pelvic floor physical therapist and the owner of Recharge Therapy in Long Beach, California, where she supports people during pregnancy and postpartum recovery as well as helping people with pelvic floor dysfunction live their best lives.

In this podcast episode, Carri talks about:

  • Common reasons birthing people seek out pelvic floor therapy in the first year of parenthood
  • How pelvic floor physical therapy can help in recovery after birth
  • What an initial assessment, sessions, and course of treatment might look like for a pregnant or postpartum person seeking out physical therapy for pelvic floor symptoms
  • Signs and symptoms to watch for in pregnancy and postpartum and how to prepare your pelvic floor for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
  • Returning to fitness after having a baby
  • That it's never too late to seek out help and support - common does not mean normal!

Join us!

Resources:

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From Dr. Carri Dominick:

Recharge Therapy Website

Recharge Therapy on Instagram

Recharge Therapy on TikTok

Recharge Therapy on Facebook