Preparing for Labor and Delivery:
The Role of the Pelvic Floor

You Deserve to Feel Confident Going Into Birth

At Empower Movement Physical Therapy, we believe that knowledge is power and the more you understand about how your pelvic floor works, the more prepared and empowered you’ll be when it’s time to meet your baby.

Birth is not just about endurance. It’s about preparation, intention, and trust in your body.

Your body already knows how to give birth, we just help it feel ready, balanced, and confident for the big day. In pelvic floor PT, you’ll learn how to work with your body, not against it.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Pelvic alignment so your pelvic floor can fully relax

  • Hands-on coaching to contract, relax, and open the pelvic floor

  • Back + ligament relief so your uterus (the real pushing muscle) can do its job with ease

  • Abdominal training to push effectively while keeping the pelvic floor relaxed

  • Real-time feedback so you can practice and feel confident before labor begins

Because when the moment comes, you don’t want to be guessing—you want to be ready.

As one mama put it: “My fourth delivery was by far my easiest and best recovery—all because of the prep work I did with Empower Movement.” – Beth

Real Women. Real Results.

  • "Krystle and the team at Empower are miracle workers. My breech baby rotated and I had a smooth delivery—all thanks to their pelvic expertise."

    —Anna B.

  • "Sarah helped me eliminate SPD pain in a week. Her breathwork and movement strategies have me feeling strong and confident heading into birth."

    — Rachel D.

  • "After switching to Empower, I felt real progress within just a few sessions. The environment is warm, kind, and a breath of fresh air."

    — Carly B

  • "Sarah got me through late-pregnancy pain with so much care. I can’t recommend her or Empower enough. Absolutely wonderful!"

    — Katelyn L.

  • “I came in at 38 weeks pregnant with back, arm, and hip pain. Within two sessions, all of it was gone. Jamie is a Godsend.”

    — Hannah J.

How We Help You Prepare:

Pelvis/ Hip Balancing

Imbalanced hips can create excess tension in the pelvic floor, making it harder to relax during labor. We address:

  • Muscle tightness in the hips, back, and hamstrings

  • Mobility restrictions that impact pelvic floor function

  • Tension patterns that could affect baby’s positioning

Our hands-on techniques and personalized movement strategies help your body stay fluid, balanced, and birth-ready

Perineal Massage & Pelvic Floor Relaxation

Your pelvic floor supports your baby throughout pregnancy and it tightens under pressure. That’s why we teach you (or help you) perform perineal massage starting around 34 weeks. Benefits include:

  • Improved blood flow and elasticity

  • Lower risk of tearing or episiotomy

  • Increased confidence and mind-body awareness

If self-massage feels uncomfortable, our trained PTs offer gentle, internal work to help stretch and soften the tissue.

Labor Positioning & Breath Coaching

The way you move during labor impacts everything—from your pain levels to your baby’s descent. We coach you through:

  • Optimal positions for every phase of labor

  • How to use breath and gravity to your advantage

  • Strategies to stay upright, mobile, and in your power

Benefits of upright labor:

  • Shorter labor time

  • Reduced pain and intervention

  • More control and confidence

  • Better oxygen for baby

  • Lower risk of trauma to your body

We’ll help you build a toolkit of positions and strategies so when labor begins, you’re not guessing—you’re grounded, informed, and ready.

Ready to feel empowered?

Let us help you step into labor with confidence, clarity, and trust in your body.

You don’t have to go into labor hoping your body will know what to do. You can train, practice, and prepare for birth with expert guidance that supports you every step of the way.