Don't Fear Jumping After Pregnancy and Postpartum!

The pelvic floor takes times to heal after pregnancy, and while it’s important to ease into movement gently and gradually, it’s also important to strengthen your pelvic floor against all of life’s up and downs… (get it?)


Kegels are a great starting point for pelvic floor healing and connection, but they aren’t a long-term solution or a magic fix for leaking and incontinence. They only cover one small component of pelvic floor healing and strengthening, and they miss a lot of others…

Here are the real game-changers:

Pressure management

Part of supporting the pelvic floor is managing the physical load or pressure we put on it. When you don’t manage intra-abdominal pressure (like breathing, bracing, or loading), pressure goes to the pelvic floor and can overwhelm it. Learning how to coordinate your breath, core, and pelvic floor means better support against any leaks or other stressors.

Progressive overload

Just like any other muscle group, your pelvic floor and core respond to gradual challenges. You wouldn’t do bicep curls with 2 lb weights forever and expect strength gains, right? Same goes for your pelvic floor! Start with what your body can handle then slowly progress over time — with intensity, load or volume.


Jumping (yep!)

Many people avoid jumping for their pelvic floor, but that actually prevents the body from adapting. The key is to reintroduce jumping gradually and with mindful technique. This trains the pelvic floor and core to react to the impact and forces involved in dynamic movement.

The goal of postpartum rehab and pelvic floor healing is to build strength and resilience in your body so you can move easily and freely through parenthood, jumps and all!

There’s no need to let fear stop you! Apply to work with me online or in-person if you want to start jumping and get strong and confident in all your movements!

Coach Dee

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