Resources
Pelvic Floor Specialists:
Pelvic floor specialists are Physical Therapists that have a special certification in the function and care of the pelvic floor specifically. They are an an invaluable member of your care team during your prenatal and postpartum experience (and beyond!)- often assisting with musculoskeletal pain, labor positions, breathing, diastasis recti and pelvic floor health. Pelvic floor dysfunction is common even years after the "perinatal" period. Even people who have not given birth can experience pelvic floor dysfunction. Thus, pelvic floor Physical Therapists are amazing resources for any body at any stage in life.
I am currently building a network of pelvic floor specialists with whom I have built a relationship of trust and communication. I have those listed below as well as a few links that can help you find other physical therapists with a specialty in pelvic floor health in your area and within your insurance network.
Dr. Kyle Hartman PT, DPT, DTR
831-264-7286
222.montereypelvichealth.com
@montereypelvichealth
Dr. Laurie Banks
831-250-0005
www.kinectphysicaltherapy.com
lauriebanks@kinectphysicaltherapy.com
Balance Physical Therapy
https://balancept.com/services/pelvic-health/
Exercise Resources:
Mommastrong is an amazing resource for prenatal and postpartum bodies. I am one of their certified trainers and have been a loyal "Mommastronger" for about 3 years now. They have a ton of great resources about the prenatal and postpartum body and a new workout daily. This is a great resource to look into whether you are currently one of my clients and want something to supplement our weekly sessions, or if you aren't quite ready for one-on-one sessions and are looking for something to do in the meantime. They don't provide long-term one-on-one consulations, so whenever you feel the need for something like that, give me a call. All of my clients who complete a one-on-one session receive a free 30 day trial to Mommastrong. Consider me your local Mommastrong resource! Click the image below to get to their website:
Perinatal Mental Health Resources
This pamphlet includes general information on Perinatal Depression from the National Institute of Mental Health including signs and symptoms, treatment and how to find the help you need. Depression can happen both during pregnancy and in the postpartum period and is often paired with anxiety. Start learning more about it here:
NIMH Perinatal Depression Pamphlet
Another great resource that helps you and your support system identify and plan for Perinatal Depression:
A great general resource for mental health and substance abuse services: