What if the reason you're still struggling postpartum has nothing to do with how weak your pelvic floor is?

As a pelvic health physical therapist, I'm going to say something that might surprise you — and honestly, might make some of my colleagues uncomfortable:

For most postpartum moms, strengthening exercises are not step one. They're not even step two.

Here's what the science actually says:

After having a baby, most moms' nervous systems get stuck in sympathetic dominance — essentially, your body's alarm system is blaring at full volume 24/7. Your brain and body genuinely believe you are in a constant state of threat. And when that alarm won't turn off, everything breaks down.

We're talking:

🔴 Pelvic floor dysfunction (leaking, prolapse, pain)