This is a recorded course. After purchasing the event you will receive a link in your email for direct access.
Doulas play an important role in preparing moms for birth. Gain an understanding of the pelvic floor to help empower your clients.
Objectives
1. Understand the pelvic floor and changes during pregnancy
2. Understand the pelvic floor during labour and birth.
3. Feel confident incorporating the pelvic floor within your scope of practice (cues and visuals for relaxation, perineal massage)
4. Understand how the pelvic floor and abdomen are affected after vaginal or c-section birth
5. Learn how to support your clients in their early postpartum recovery
6. Gain valuable resources to share with your clients
Melissa Dessaulles is a pelvic health physical therapist and founder of Mommy Berries. Melissa is a mom of 2 who enjoys an active lifestyle. Through my own postpartum journey, she recognized the lack of support and guidance for new moms. Women everywhere are experiencing life-changing, sometimes embarrassing symptoms, that are not discussed. She has a passion to educate and advocate for proactive rather than reactive pelvic floor health care. She believes that by acknowledging the pelvic floor’s role in childbirth and providing client-centered rehabilitation, women can come out feeling empowered. You can find me in person at Wave Physiotherapy in Kelowna, Canada, and on social media @mommyberrieshealth.