Summary:

In this episode, Dr. Brenda Heineke shares the first-ever study on internal pelvic floor treatment during pregnancy, challenging long-held myths and offering an evidence-based approach to improve labor and recovery.

You’ll hear how this groundbreaking research was designed and executed in private practice, the surprising findings (including trends toward less severe tearing and lower C-section rates), and what this means for pelvic health professionals moving forward. Dr. Brenda also discusses the clinical protocol used in the study, the challenges of conducting real-world research, and how this work is influencing professional perspectives and policy.

You’ll learn:

• Why internal pelvic floor treatment in pregnancy is safe and underused
• The hands-on protocol used in the study
• How standardized, evidence-based care can improve outcomes
• What this research means for the future of women’s health practice

This episode is both a research reveal and a call to action empowering clinicians to shift maternal care from reactive to proactive and help women achieve healthier, more confident birth experiences.

Episode Chapters:

• 0:00 - Research Study Introduction
• 5:00 - From Confusion to Research: Why Internal Pelvic Floor Work During Pregnancy
• 10:00 - Designing the Study: Protocols, Elasticity, and Early Observations
• 15:00 - Outcomes, Limitations, and the Path to Publication
• 20:00 - Confidence, Boundaries, and Expanding Roles in Prenatal Care
• 28:00 - Building a Practice, Training Therapists, and the Vision for Women’s Health
• 31:00 - What you can do

Resources:

• PATIENTS: If you want more information on birth prep therapy, check out our website
• PELVIC FLOOR PT’S: Check out Revitalize Birth Academy
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 5-Step Clinical Framework for Birth Wellness
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 6 Ways To Generate Consistent Leads For Pelvic Health
• Revitalize Birth Academy

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