Beyond The Pelvic Floor
A Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor, & Birth Preparation Course
What every expecting mom should know about pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery.
Presented by: Bijal D. Patel, PT, DPT, CLT, PRPC
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Beyond the Pelvic Floor is a self-paced pregnancy and pelvic health course designed to help expecting moms understand how pregnancy changes the pelvic floor and core, prepare their bodies for labor and birth, and navigate early postpartum recovery.
Taught by pelvic health physical therapist Bijal Patel, PT, DPT, CLT, PRPC, the course covers pelvic floor and core function, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal changes, birth mechanics, labor positions, breathing strategies, perineal preparation, diastasis recti, vaginal and C-section recovery, and early postpartum considerations.
The goal isn’t simply to teach you how to do Kegels. It’s to help you understand your whole pelvic health system and how it changes throughout pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
This class is designed to help you better understand your body, prepare for labor and delivery, and navigate the postpartum period with greater confidence, leaving you feeling informed and empowered.*
What You’ll Learn
Understanding Your Body for Labor & Birth
How Pregnancy Changes Your Core & Musculoskeletal System
Preparing Your Body for Labor & Birth
Labor Positions & Pelvic Openers
Breathing & Pushing Strategies
Perineal Massage & Birth Preparation
Diastasis Recti & Abdominal Separation
Vaginal Birth & C-Section Recovery
Early Postpartum Pelvic Health
Common Pelvic Health Symptoms & When to Seek Help
Self-paced | On-demand | Instant access
Learn anytime, at your own pace
Get immediate access and revisit the material whenever you need it.
$49
10 video modules
Instant access after purchase
Pelvique Pregnancy, Birth, & Recovery Toolkit
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery bring significant changes to your body—yet many women receive little education about what those changes actually are, why they happen, and how to support themselves through them.
Join pelvic floor physical therapist Bijal Patel for a live virtual class focused on the pelvic health and musculoskeletal aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. This class is designed to help you better understand your body, prepare for labor and delivery, and navigate the postpartum period with greater confidence, leaving you feeling informed and empowered.*
Topics include:
Pelvic floor and core basics
Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal changes
Labor & delivery preparation and birth mechanics
Labor positions, pelvic openers, breathing strategies
Perineal massage and birth preparation tips
Diastasis Recti (ab separation)
Vaginal birth and C-section recovery considerations
Early postpartum tips
Common symptoms
Benefits of pelvic health physical therapy
This virtual class is perfect for women in any trimester, and a wonderful option for those looking to have more information to feel empowered through their journey!
Learn at your own pace with instant access to this comprehensive pelvic health webinar. It is perfect for women in any trimester, and a wonderful option for those looking to have more information to feel empowered through their journey!
All registrants will also receive a complimentary Pelvique Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Toolkit filled with practical tips and resources to support pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
*This class focuses on pelvic health, musculoskeletal, and physical preparation aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. It is not a comprehensive childbirth education course.
Learn at your own pace with instant access to this comprehensive pelvic health class. It is perfect for women in any trimester, and a wonderful option for those looking to have more information to feel empowered through their journey!
All registrants will also receive a complimentary Pelvique Pregnancy, Birth, & Recovery Toolkit filled with practical tips and resources to support pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery.
*This class focuses on pelvic health, musculoskeletal, and physical preparation aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. It is not a comprehensive childbirth education course.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can take this course at any point during pregnancy, as it empowers you with knowledge about your changing body and tips on how to prepare for labor & delivery.
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Yes. The course is designed for expecting moms and provides information that can be useful throughout pregnancy. Some topics may be particularly helpful as you get closer to labor and delivery.
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You’ll learn how the pelvic floor functions during pregnancy and birth, including strategies for breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning, and preparing for labor. The course focuses on helping you understand how your pelvic floor and core work together during pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
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The course goes beyond simply teaching Kegels. You’ll learn why pelvic floor strength, relaxation, coordination, and awareness can all be important throughout pregnancy and birth.
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Yes. Perineal preparation is one of the topics covered in the course, along with other strategies that may help you prepare for birth.
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Yes. The course discusses diastasis recti, or abdominal separation, including what it is, why it can occur during pregnancy, and considerations for your core and abdominal recovery.
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Yes. The course includes information about recovery following both vaginal birth and C-section, so you can better understand some of the physical changes that may occur after delivery.
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No. This course is not intended to replace a comprehensive childbirth education class. Instead, it focuses specifically on pelvic health, core function, pregnancy-related changes, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery.
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The course is self-paced and available on demand, allowing you to access the material when it works best for you. You can learn at your own pace rather than attending a scheduled live class.
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The course is taught by Bijal D. Patel, PT, DPT, CLT, PRPC, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health. Her goal is to give expecting moms practical, evidence-based education about their pelvic floor, core, pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
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No. The course provides general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical or physical therapy care. If you are experiencing pain, urinary or bowel leakage, pelvic pressure, or other symptoms, an individualized evaluation may be appropriate.
Ready to prepare for pregnancy, birth and recovery?
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery bring significant changes to your body—yet many women receive little education about what those changes actually are, why they happen, and how to support themselves through them.
Join pelvic floor physical therapist Bijal Patel for a live virtual class focused on the pelvic health and musculoskeletal aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. This class is designed to help you better understand your body, prepare for labor and delivery, and navigate the postpartum period with greater confidence, leaving you feeling informed and empowered.*
Topics include:
Pelvic floor and core basics
Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal changes
Labor & delivery preparation and birth mechanics
Labor positions, pelvic openers, breathing strategies
Perineal massage and birth preparation tips
Diastasis Recti (ab separation)
Vaginal birth and C-section recovery considerations
Early postpartum tips
Common symptoms
Benefits of pelvic health physical therapy
This virtual class is perfect for women in any trimester, and a wonderful option for those looking to have more information to feel empowered through their journey!
Learn at your own pace with instant access to this comprehensive pelvic health webinar. It is perfect for women in any trimester, and a wonderful option for those looking to have more information to feel empowered through their journey!
All registrants will also receive a complimentary Pelvique Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Toolkit filled with practical tips and resources to support pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
*This class focuses on pelvic health, musculoskeletal, and physical preparation aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. It is not a comprehensive childbirth education course.