Publisher's Synopsis
PT, DPT, PRPC, and RRCA Dr. Sam DuFlo believes birth and pregnancy to be transformative, empowering and beautiful. She wrote Pelvic Prep School for anyone seeking to embrace their inner pelvic power and as they move toward a strong and healthy pregnancy, delivery and postpartum recovery. Pelvic Prep School is a highly curated course containing essential pelvic health information. For anyone currently pregnant or fearful of long-term postpartum issues, Dr. Sam DuFlo informs readers of how the pelvis functions during pregnancy and delivery, emphasizes the importance of reporting any type of pelvic pain to health professionals and explains why kegel exercises are an incomplete solution to many pelvic floor concerns. Dr. DuFlo walks readers through exercises and stretches specifically designed to prepare the body for birth—with tactics effective in reducing the risk of tearing during delivery. Within Pelvic Prep School, she shares strategies directly from her most trusted health resources and her years of experiences as a medical professional. Readers will find invaluable tips as they prepare for pregnancy, delivery and recovery.
