Join our own Chelsey Taylor with Kathryn Palmer of Flourish Concierge PT at our ‘not to be missed’ Push Prep class. Whether or not you plan to labor with or without medication, this workshop is guaranteed to give you (and your partner/labor support person) practical tools to use to make pushing a better experience.

Going into labor, there are a lot of misconceptions about how to properly push to deliver a baby.We see representations on TV and in movies that can subconsciously guide how we move and react. As pregnancy and postpartum experts, we have better evidence and understanding of how to protect your body during labor. When we learn how to push correctly, we can reduce the risk of severe tearing in the perineum and damage to the pelvic floor. In addition, we can learn how to push more effectively with correct muscle activation. This workshop is designed to teach pregnant women (ideally in 2nd or 3rd trimesters) how to engage core and pelvic floor muscles correctly to push during labor.

Focused Topics include:

• how to engage deep core muscles and open the pelvic floor for delivery.

• pelvic floor anatomy and its role in the labor process.

• breathing mechanics during labor and practice 360 deg breathing.

• Educate partners on how they can assist via perineal massage, warm compress, pressure to sacrum, hip internal rotation.

• mobility exercises to support the pelvis and strengthen the core.

• use of aides/tools for delivery like pillows, Swiss balls, and sheets.