Preparing the pelvic floor

for birth 

If you want to go into birth feeling ready — this is assessment is a great place to start.

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During labour and delivery, your pelvic floor needs to be able to relax, coordinate and lengthen. Our prenatal pelvic floor assessment can help identify any individual factors that may be worth addressing before birth — and give you a clear picture of what to focus on.

What to expect at your appointment

First Assessment – 20 to 26 Weeks

Focus: Screening for risk factors that may increase pelvic floor trauma during vaginal birth.

You’ll receive:

  • A discussion of your pelvic health and symptoms

  • Internal pelvic floor exam (with consent), assessing:

    • Muscle tone, strength, and coordination

    • Ability to relax and let go

    • Tissue flexibility

    • Ability to push

  • Initial feedback on any findings

  • Recommendations for follow-up

Reassessment – 32 to 36 Weeks

Focus: Reassessing how your body is preparing for birth and whether intervention is needed.

We’ll explore:

  • How well is your pelvic floor adapting in preparation for labour?

  • Has your strength or flexibility changed?

  • Do we need to begin perineal massage, manual therapy, or relaxation techniques?

  • Are there tools or strategies we can teach to support your birth plan?

Based on your presentation, we’ll guide you on the most appropriate next steps to help you feel informed and supported as you prepare for labour.

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Why choose this assessment?

This assessment might be for you if you:

  • Want to reduce the risk of tearing or pelvic floor trauma

  • Are planning a vaginal birth

  • Have pelvic floor symptoms suggestive of a hypertonic pelvic floor, for example:

    • Urgency or overactive bladder

    • A history of pelvic pain (e.g endometriosis)

    • Pain during intercourse

    • Constipation

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Find out how your pelvic floor is working — before birth.
Our free quiz takes about three minutes and gives you a useful snapshot of how your pelvic floor might be functioning — with a focus on its ability to relax, coordinate and lengthen. All important skills for labour and delivery.

Is your pelvic floor

ready for birth?

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Book a pelvic floor assessment and we'll work out where you're at — and what, if anything, needs attention before birth.

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