Pregnancy can make getting a good night’s sleep surprisingly difficult. Between finding a comfortable position, getting up to use the bathroom, pelvic or back pain, heartburn, baby movement, and a brain that suddenly wants to think about everything at 2 a.m., restful sleep may feel harder to come by as pregnancy progresses. While an occasional rough night is a normal part of life, consistently poor sleep during pregnancy may affect more than just how tired you feel the next d

For many expectant parents, the question comes up early and often: “A vaginal birth is really important to me—can pelvic floor physical therapy help me prepare for that?” The short answer is yes. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can play a meaningful role in helping you prepare your body, build confidence, and approach labor with a better understanding of how to work with your body rather than against it. Let’s walk through what that actually looks like—and just as import