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~6 week check-up~
❌New mom then: “I’m having leakage and pain with s*x. But my mom has a weak bladder and it’s normal for s*x to hurt after giving birth.” Says this to herself. Does not get help.

~6 week check-up~
✅New mom now: “I’m having leakage and pain with s*x. I know this isn’t normal”. Asks her doctor for a referral to Pelvic Physical Therapy. Gets help. No more leakage or pain with s*x!
~12 week check-up~
✅New mom now: “Thanks for the PT referral doctor! I feel so much better, stronger, and happier!”

If you are a new mom-to-be or a new mom, DON’T accept bladder, bowel, s*xual, or pain issues as normal! There IS help!!

If you are the friend or family member of a new mom-to-be or a new mom, you can:
1️⃣TALK about it.
2️⃣Encourage and support the new mama getting postpartum PT (in some countries, this is standard practice!!).
3️⃣Give them a gift card to an on-site postpartum PT evaluation (what better baby shower present is there than this??). You can find a PT on our website, myPFM.com. We have links to several huge pelvic PT databases.
4️⃣Give them a gift card to a home health Pelvic PT consult. There are a growing number of PT’s doing this (comment below if this includes you!)
5️⃣Give them a gift card to an online pelvic health consult. There are a growing number of PT’s doing this (comment below if this includes you!)
6️⃣Watch their baby while they have their appointment (and maybe an hour or so before and after to give her some time to breathe😊).

Any questions- please ask! That’s what I’m here for❤️Jeanice

Per ACOG:
“New mothers need ongoing care during the ‘fourth trimester.’ We want to replace the one-off checkup at six weeks with a period of sustained, holistic support for growing families,” said Alison Stuebe, M.D., lead author of the ACOG Committee Opinion. “Our goal is for every new family to have a comprehensive care plan and a care team that supports the mother’s strengths and addresses her multiple, intersecting needs following birth.”

Sarah and I want to thank Jessie and Katie for joining us today! Thank you for letting us guide, teach, and help you! We hope you gained some valuable information that you can take with you into training, recovery, and everyday life!

We know we can't help everyone, but our goal is to reach as many women in the east Texas community as we can so they can continue to exercise safely and efficiently no matter what season of womanhood they are in!

Ladies!! Our Tuesday/Thursday 10:00am class will remain open to all ladies, and starting Thursday, this WILL not have to be an add on to your current membership if you are a CrossFit Longview member! 😘 So, come join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am. Use this as one of your 3 days if you have the 3x membership OR make it one of your days for unlimited membership!