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It isn’t all ‘Push!’ and ‘Breathe’ during labour.
What we want you to know, is that during the pushing stage our pelvic floor needs to lengthen and release, not contract or brace. The baby passes through our levator hiatus (the U-shaped opening in the pelvic floor muscle), and this needs to be as relaxed as possible for this to happen.
Exhalation-based breathing during pushing (inhaling, then exhaling while bearing down) has been shown to reduce perineal trauma, help manage pain and can shorten the pushing stage significantly; while breath-holding while pushing - known as the Valsalva manoeuvre - increases downward pressure but doesn’t support pelvic floor release.*
Research has linked the Valsalva with greater perineal trauma and can affect how your baby copes with labour.*
At PhysioSista, our team can show you how to coordinate the release of your pelvic floor before birth, using real-time cues and a model to help you feel the difference. This is one of the things we can discuss and add to your plan during your initial assessment.
*Research published in the Journal of Perinatal Education (Heim & Makuch (2023), Breathing Techniques During Labor: A Multinational Narrative Review of Efficacy)
25/04/2026
You didn’t come this far to stay stuck between the clinic and the gym
Ready. Set. Gym. is for women with pelvic floor dysfunction who are ready to move beyond rehab and into real-world strength. Physio-informed, carefully progressed and designed for women who want to train with intention — not just hope for the best.
If you’ve been see by a physio already, or you’ve been seen at our clinic, and you’re wondering what comes next, this is it.
Chat to us to find out if you’re ready. [email protected] or link in bio.
11/04/2026
Your baby doesn’t care that your pelvic floor is still figuring things out. But we do.
The Mumma Strength Circuit is small, intentional and built around what your body is actually doing right now — not where it was before. Bubs come too. Chaos is welcome.
Wednesdays 10:30am at PhysioSista, Bibra Lake.
New to us? The $139 intro special gets you an assessment + 2 classes, try Nurture or Strength- you can choose.
Already a client? Book in the Pogozo App. $45 casual or $200 for a Mumma strength circuit 5-pack.
Flick us an email or follow link in bio to get started. 👇
11/04/2026
Tuesday nights just got a whole lot better.
Nurture is pre and postnatal mat pilates, designed specifically for bodies that are growing a human, or have recently done the hard work of bringing one earth side. Breath. movement. stretching that actually makes sense for where you are right now.
Small class. Physio-led. Tuesday evenings so you can actually make it work around the day.
Tuesday 6:30pm at PhysioSista, Bibra Lake.
New clients: $139 intro special includes your initial assessment + 2 classes. You’ll know exactly what your body needs before you set foot on the mat.
Existing clients: $35 casual or $150 for a 5-pack — book in the Pogozo App.
Or just flick us an email to get started.
Link in bio. ↗️
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2/34 Sphinx Way, Bibra Lake
Perth, WA
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