Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Health Therapy in Tampa, FL
Supporting Your Body Through Pregnancy & Beyond
Pregnancy and birth are incredible experiences, but they also bring significant changes to your body. Whether you’re preparing for delivery, managing pregnancy aches and pains, or recovering postpartum, you deserve expert support to feel strong, confident, and at home in your body.
At Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health, we provide individualized, whole-body pelvic floor therapy to help you navigate each stage with confidence.
Why See a Pelvic Floor Therapist During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy changes your posture, breathing patterns, and core function. Seeing a pelvic floor therapist can help you:
1. Reduce back, hip, or pelvic pain
2. Improve pelvic floor and core coordination
3. Learn birth prep strategies to reduce tearing and support optimal baby positioning
4. Address constipation or bladder leaks before they worsen
5. Feel empowered and informed going into birth
Postpartum Recovery – More Than Just Kegels
Birth is a major event for your body, whether vaginal or cesarean. Many postpartum concerns are common, but they’re not just something you have to “live with.”
Common Postpartum Issues We Treat:
Pelvic pain or discomfort
Painful sex (dyspareunia)
Bladder leaks or urgency
Constipation or bowel issues
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
Core weakness and instability
C-section scar restrictions and tightness
Prolapse symptoms (heaviness, bulging)
Hip, back, or tailbone pain
Our Approach to Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
Your sessions will include:
Comprehensive Assessment
We start with a full-body evaluation, assessing your pelvic floor, core, breathing patterns, alignment, and functional movement to create a plan tailored to you.
Hands-On Therapy & Release Work
Using gentle manual therapy, myofascial release, and Graston Technique, we address tension, scar tissue, and restrictions impacting your comfort and movement.
Functional Movement & Strengthening
Learn safe, effective exercises to build core and pelvic floor strength, improve posture, and support daily activities without pain or leaks.
Birth Prep & Pushing Strategies
For pregnant clients, we teach perineal lengthening techniques, optimal pushing strategies, and labor positions to support smoother delivery and recovery.
Nervous System & Lifestyle Support
We incorporate breathwork, nervous system regulation, and practical lifestyle strategies to help your body heal in a calm, supported state.
What Makes Our Care Different?
At Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health, we believe pregnancy and postpartum care should be holistic, personalized, and empowering. Dr. Nicole Woodruff, OTR/L, PCES, GTS, RYT, combines her expertise in:
Pelvic floor therapy
Prenatal & postpartum corrective exercise (PCES)
Trauma-informed care
Fascial and manual therapy techniques
Yoga and breathwork for pelvic health
You’ll receive care that considers your whole body, your birth story, and your goals for motherhood and beyond.
When Should I Start?
It’s never too early or too late to see a pelvic floor therapist.
We support clients:
During pregnancy, to reduce pain, prepare for birth, and build confidence
At 6 weeks postpartum, for a comprehensive recovery assessment
Months or years after birth to address lingering pelvic floor or core concerns
Client Success Story
“I started seeing Nicole during my second pregnancy after struggling with pain and leaking during my first. The difference was incredible. I felt stronger going into birth, and my postpartum recovery was so much smoother this time.”
– Client, Tampa, FL