Channel Title: The Belly Whisperer Channel Description: Dr. Kelly Peterson PT, DPT, PRPC aka "The Belly Whisperer" is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in pelvic, visceral, and orthopedic Physical Therapy. She created The Belly Whisperer® Method and offers a variety of online programs for people of all ages (especially mamas and mamas-to-be) to help enhance abdominopelvic health and prevent and manage abdominopelvic pain/dysfunction. Her mission is to help educate people about their body (especially the intimate parts!) and provide a safe environment to discuss and treat abdominopelvic issues at all ages. She provides free resources, in-person/online appointments, and educational information for improved pregnancy, post-operative recovery, gut health, postpartum recovery, pelvic health, bowel/bladder function, sex life, and so much more! Learn how to heal, manage, and prevent common belly and pelvic floor issues in the comfort of your home with her online programs. 600K followers on TikTok & FB and 42K on IG! Let's talk tummy! <video> Best Pelvic Floor Exercises Better Than Kegels! #doctor #exercise #fitness #mom #pregnancy #fyp Description: Do you want to workout but have no time because you take care of your kids 24/7?🙋‍♀️P.40 Or maybe you don’t have kiddos and still have a hard time getting a workout in (sometimes you need to rest too)! It’s time to do some “pelvic floor snacks”!😋⬇️ This is my FAV exercises for for ALL belly/pelvic floor issues whether you are pregnant or not! All you need are socks and you have a FREE Pilates reformer at home!🤣 If you are someone that has NO time to workout or a busy schedule then don’t worry you aren’t alone! Best MOM HACK I have discovered for this issue is working out with your kiddos and doing EXERCISE SNACKS! (Obviously the more you have the harder it gets so if you only have one like me then take advantage of it baby!)🤣 There are a variety of factors that you just can’t control during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum…(like an emergency c-section) So it is important to focus on all the things you can control like EXERCISE! It’s important to prepare mentally, and physically for whatever comes your way. That’s why I recommend patients see or talk with a pelvic floor PT at least once during pregnancy and again postpartum! I’m 6 weeks post VBAC here doing the SAME exercises I used to keep me healthy and protect my belly and pelvic floor before and after my first pregnancy!⬇️ Yes, I have been doing breathing, core, & stretching for my belly and pelvic floor everyday even if some days I only have 5-10 min!🙌 In the video I did➡️ Bridging & TA Hold at 90/90 Alt. Heel Taps w/ Press: 8-12 reps x 1-3 reps each! Want to learn how to incorporate functional exercises into your day?!🙋‍♀️⬇️⬇️⬇️ CHECKOUT The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program & The Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Online Program for more information, safety, and body mechanics for everyone but especially pregnant and postpartum mamas! All you need is 5-15 min a day from the comfort of your home!🔥 If you aren’t pregnant but want to start taking care of your pelvic floor and core, checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program🔥 Email or DM me to find out which program is best for you! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Newborn Gas Relief & Pooping HACK! #doctor #baby #mom #constipation #health #education #viralvideo Description: Warning: This position may cause your baby to poop and fart all over you (sound on for this one!)🤣💩 Yes, I have my newborn reclined or supported against my legs in deep squat position post feeding and burping to help her release trapped gas from both ends!💨 I’ll even work on her lifting her head forward to help activate her core and pelvic floor to help her POOP!💩 I’ll try to make a video showing this but it’s hard to film all the pelvic floor exercises we do together without filming her face OR my toddler stealing the phone and saying “CHEEEEESE”🤣 2 under 2 is a wild time but learning to enjoy all the chaos and fun🫶 I have now become a full time cow and toilet for my newborn🐄💩🥛 Have you tried this poop hack with your baby?! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> C-Section Healing Starting 3 Days Postpartum! #doctor #pregnancy #postpartum #skincare #mom #fyp Description: “When should I start doing scar desensitization, self-soft tissue mobilizations, and pelvic floor physical therapy exercises after my C-section?”🤔 The short answer…IT DEPENDS! When did I start? The same day I had surgery. Yes, I started implementing education to protect my surgery site such as splinting, log roll technique, breathing, bracing, standing at edge of bed, sitting at edge of bed, walking to the bathroom, etc.✅ When did I start desensitization techniques? Day 3 of recovery! I started touching around the surgical site to help with burning pain, numb ness, and hypersensitivity🙌 You can use a Q-tip, a make up brush, cotton ball, and/or your hand over the scar once it’s fully closed (can be 8-12 wks post op or more than 3 months depending on healing)✅ I talk a lot about this in my NEW Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program for C-Section recovery and management✅ I am 2 year postpartum now (& 12 wks post VBAC too!)and no longer need to use desensitization techniques to help with pain, numbness, and hypersensitivity (I just have stiffness and adhesions that I work on about once very 3-4 weeks for 5-10 min!)✅ You should only have a stimulus (like a weight in this video) touching the scar if the pain goes away to 0/10 after about 1-2 minutes. If pain does not go away immediately then remove the stimulus (means it’s too much and your not ready!) You can desensitize the area everyday for a few minutes BUT it should always feel better after! More pain means the stimulus was too much❌ Healing your scar with desensitization and self soft tissue mobilizations should be as pain free as possible! (Yes, physical therapists help relieve pain NOT make it more painfu!✅ Learn what I did for the first 3 months post emergency c-section to help with my postpartum recovery and c-section recovery in my Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program (I’m fortunate to have no more numbness, pain, or sensitivity but it took me 5 months!) It may take you up to 2 years‼️ Do you still have sensitivity, numbness, or scar tissue to after a C-section?!⬇️⬇️⬇️ -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Best Pelvic Floor Exercise Snacks! NOT Kegels! #doctor #exercise #fitness #mom #pregnancy #fyp #pain Description: Do you want to workout but have no time because you take care of your kids 24/7?🙋‍♀️P.39 Or maybe you don’t have kiddos and still have a hard time getting a workout in (sometimes you need to rest too)! It’s time to do some “pelvic floor snacks”!😋⬇️ This is my FAV exercises for for ALL belly/pelvic floor issues whether you are pregnant or not! All you need are socks and you have a FREE Pilates reformer at home!🤣 If you are someone that has NO time to workout or a busy schedule then don’t worry you aren’t alone! Best MOM HACK I have discovered for this issue is working out with your kiddos and doing EXERCISE SNACKS! (Obviously the more you have the harder it gets so if you only have one like me then take advantage of it baby!)🤣 There are a variety of factors that you just can’t control during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum…(like an emergency c-section) So it is important to focus on all the things you can control like EXERCISE! It’s important to prepare mentally, and physically for whatever comes your way. That’s why I recommend patients see or talk with a pelvic floor PT at least once during pregnancy and again postpartum! I’m 11 weeks post VBAC here doing the SAME exercises I used to keep me healthy and protect my belly and pelvic floor before and after my first pregnancy!⬇️ Yes, I have been doing breathing, core, & stretching for my belly and pelvic floor everyday even if some days I only have 5-10 min!🙌 In the video I did➡️ Modified Quadruped Single & Double Leg Sliders (using my socks🤣): 8-12 reps x 1-3 reps each side! Want to learn how to incorporate functional exercises into your day?!🙋‍♀️⬇️⬇️⬇️ CHECKOUT The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program & The Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Online Program for more information, safety, and body mechanics for everyone but especially pregnant and postpartum mamas! All you need is 5-15 min a day from the comfort of your home!🔥 If you aren’t pregnant but want to start taking care of your pelvic floor and core, checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program🔥 Email or DM me to find out which program is best for you! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Best Pelvic Floor Exercises (NOT KEGELS!) #doctor #mom #exercise #fitness #pregnancy #fyp #humor Description: Do you want to workout but have no time because you take care of your kids 24/7?🙋‍♀️P.43 My neighbors in my apartment complex probs think I’m crazy but a moms gotta do what she can with a toddler and newborn that needs the boob 24/7🤣 Or maybe you don’t have kiddos and still have a hard time getting a workout in (sometimes you need to rest too)! It’s time to do some “pelvic floor snacks”!😋⬇️ This is my FAV exercises for for ALL belly/pelvic floor issues whether you are pregnant or not! All you need are socks and you have a FREE Pilates reformer at home!🤣 If you are someone that has NO time to workout or a busy schedule then don’t worry you aren’t alone! Best MOM HACK I have discovered for this issue is working out with your kiddos and doing EXERCISE SNACKS! (Obviously the more you have the harder it gets so if you only have one like me then take advantage of it baby!)🤣 There are a variety of factors that you just can’t control during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum…(like an emergency c-section) So it is important to focus on all the things you can control like EXERCISE! It’s important to prepare mentally, and physically for whatever comes your way. That’s why I recommend patients see or talk with a pelvic floor PT at least once during pregnancy and again postpartum! I’m 11 weeks post VBAC here doing the SAME exercises I used to keep me healthy and protect my belly and pelvic floor before and after my first pregnancy!⬇️ Yes, I have been doing breathing, core, & stretching for my belly and pelvic floor everyday even if some days I only have 5-10 min!🙌 Want to learn how to incorporate functional exercises into your day?!🙋‍♀️⬇️⬇️⬇️ CHECKOUT The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program & The Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Online Program for more information, safety, and body mechanics for everyone but especially pregnant and postpartum mamas! All you need is 5-15 min a day from the comfort of your home!🔥 If you aren’t pregnant but want to start taking care of your pelvic floor and core, checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program🔥 Email or DM me to find out which program is best for you! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Best Pelvic Floor Exercises (Better Than Kegels!) #doctor #exercise #fitness #homeworkout #fyp Description: Do you want to workout but have no time because you take care of your kids 24/7?🙋‍♀️P.42 Or maybe you don’t have kiddos and still have a hard time getting a workout in (sometimes you need to rest too)! It’s time to do some “pelvic floor snacks”!😋⬇️ This is my FAV exercises for for ALL belly/pelvic floor issues whether you are pregnant or not! All you need are socks and you have a FREE Pilates reformer at home!🤣 If you are someone that has NO time to workout or a busy schedule then don’t worry you aren’t alone! Best MOM HACK I have discovered for this issue is working out with your kiddos and doing EXERCISE SNACKS! (Obviously the more you have the harder it gets so if you only have one like me then take advantage of it baby!)🤣 There are a variety of factors that you just can’t control during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum…(like an emergency c-section) So it is important to focus on all the things you can control like EXERCISE! It’s important to prepare mentally, and physically for whatever comes your way. That’s why I recommend patients see or talk with a pelvic floor PT at least once during pregnancy and again postpartum! I’m 11 weeks post VBAC here doing the SAME exercises I used to keep me healthy and protect my belly and pelvic floor before and after my first pregnancy!⬇️ Yes, I have been doing breathing, core, & stretching for my belly and pelvic floor everyday even if some days I only have 5-10 min!🙌 In the video I did➡️ Step Ups Progression (Loading, Step Up, Step Thru Hold) : 8-12 reps x 1-3 reps each! Want to learn how to incorporate functional exercises into your day?!🙋‍♀️⬇️⬇️⬇️ CHECKOUT The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program & The Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Online Program for more information, safety, and body mechanics for everyone but especially pregnant and postpartum mamas! All you need is 5-15 min a day from the comfort of your home!🔥 If you aren’t pregnant but want to start taking care of your pelvic floor and core, checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program🔥 Email or DM me to find out which program is best for you! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> FREE Perineal Massage Watermelon DEMO & GUIDE! Description: 🍉Did you know research shows perineal massage starting at 34 WEEKS can help reduce the risk of perineal tearing during delivery?!⬇️ Had to bring back my first viral video on TikTok that really changed my life and led me to starting my own business to help others heal and then to becoming a full time mom making online programs!❤️🥹 Time to start something new and put more time into IG, FB, & YouTube (maybe answer more questions🙏) THANK YOU! Did you know perineal scar tissue left untreated can cause pelvic floor dysfunction and make issues like prolapse worse such as leaking, pain with intimacy, urgency, constipation, back pain, etc?!🤯⬇️ Yes, patients that have had to get stitches may have scar tissue effecting bowel, bladder, and sexual function! That’s why it’s important to see a pelvic PT and start perineal massage before and after labor!⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🍉 START at 34 weeks of pregnancy. Perform once a day, every other day, or every 2-4 days for at least 1-3 min or 3-5 min and up to 8-10 min! Everyone’s frequency and duration will differ depending on their body and situation (More doesn’t equal better!) so if you are unsure about specifics TALK to your medical provider👩‍⚕️ 🍉Here is my IG condensed step-by-step guide for perineal massage BUT FREE GUIDE on WEBSITE🍉 1️⃣Preparation🍉 🍉-Wash your hands or use latex free medical gloves 2️⃣Position🍉 🍉-Recline slightly backwards and prop up your back with pillows on a chair, bed, sofa or against a wall with legs open wide and knees bent. 3️⃣Lubrication🍉 🍉-Place oil or lubricant on thumbs 5️⃣Massage🍉 🍉-Warm-up by rubbing the OUTSIDE of the vaginal opening along the labia majora/minora to prepare for massage INSIDE the vaginal opening 🍉-Place your thumb about 2-4cm (to 1st knuckle) just on the inside the lower portion of the vagina opening at 6 o’clock above the perineum 🍉-Gently press downwards toward your anus for about 10-15 seconds until you are used to the pressure and then aim for holding at least 30 seconds to up to 2 min. 🍉-Then massage using your thumbs upwards & outwards then back again in a U-shaped movement starting at 6 o’clock and moving to 3 and 9 o’clock. -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Postural Scoliosis & Back Pain Carrying Mom HACK! #doctor #pregnancy #baby #health #backpain #fyp Description: Did you know carrying your baby on only one side can cause postural scoliosis and back pain?!🤯 Yes, it’s SO COMMON after carrying kids for months and years hiked up on your hip. You want to strengthen your core, hips, and upper body to carry your kiddos (or anything!) w/ proper body mechanics. Can you see what happens when I let my belly hangout or hip carry?!⬇️🤯 It’s critical to distribute their weight as even as possible on your spine and engage your core correctly when lifting and carrying kids or objects⬇️⬇️ Repetitive activities overtime can lead to postural abnormalities and pain such as sciatica, SI dysfunction, scoliosis, etc.❌ Posture correction is one of the most underrated treatments in physical therapy✅ Most people wait too long to make postural changes and end up with calcification and deformities that may only be corrected with surgery (or managed with physical therapy)❌ It’s critical to see a physical therapy even after it’s been years to help slow the postural abnormality progression and alleviate pain and symptoms related to postural abnormalities such as numbness, tingling, radiating pain, stiffness, etc. Poor posture can also exacerbate gut issues such as acid reflux and constipation! Sound familiar for my peeps with scoliosis?!🙋🏼‍♀️ Trust me, I know it’s difficult not to favor one side. My husband (who is also a DPT) said “Why are you side glided to the right?!” I instantly engaged my transverse abdominis muscle and he said “Now your spine is straight and hips even”😅 We all need some postural corrections but especially people with desk jobs, mamas, or jobs with repetitive activities‼️✅ Want to learn how to correct your posture???⬇️⬇️⬇️ Check out my online program The Belly Whisperer Method & The Pregnancy Prep and Postpartum Recovery Program!🙌 LINK in BIO and comments to SIGN UP! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> High Waisted Spandex Causing Belly Hang & Constipation?! Try this! #doctor #poop #pregnancy #fyp Description: Did you know high waisted compression and spandex can cause abdominopelvic issues like back pain, prolapse, leaking, urgency, core weakness, constipation, indigestion, hemorrhoids, etc.?!🤯⬇️ Yes, they cause your core to “turn off” and belly to “hangout! It can be a similar appearance to when you were pregnant or postpartum due to weakness!⬇️ Same thing goes for wearing braces or binders! Abdominopelvic braces can be so beneficial and allow you to get out of bed and walk to help you recover (like I did for the first 2 weeks post emergency c-section) BUT… You don’t want to wear them 24/7! They are super important for acute injuries and post operative patients suffering from low back fractures, pregnant/postpartum, C-sections, acute abdominal separation, hernia repairs etc. BUT wearing braces or using high waisted spandex all the time to “keep everything in” even for pain relief, could be causing your body more harm than good✅ It can inhibit core activation so your abdominals overtime can become weak and lengthened leading to abdominopelvic dysfunction and pain! The compression of the spandex over the abdominal muscles causes decreased activation of your core muscles especially transversus abdominus! The spandex acts like a abdominal or low back brace that ultimately causes the core muscles to “turn off” and you relax/bulge into your spandex! 🤯 Transversus abdominus is one of the main core stabilizing muscles of the spine. It wraps around the lower belly to the back of the spine like a “corset to stabilize and protect the spine and internal organs! Tight spandex can also compresses the internal organs or visceral which can disrupt digestion, gut motility, and increase abdominal pain especially if you are bloated! The goal is to do daily or weekly exercise and breathing to strengthen your core and pelvic floor so you already have PASSIVE TONE that works just like a brace🙌 LINK in BIO to The Belly Whisperer® Method & The Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program for more info! I’m 11 wks post VBAC doing TA hold in quadruped w/ single arm floor circles x 10-20 reps for 1-3 sets!🙌 -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Tummy Time HACK! #doctor #poop #constipation #core #baby #health #fyp #viralvideo #family #tummytime Description: Did you know time helps develop and strengthen you and your kiddos core and pelvic floor?!🤯⬇️ Yes, it can help keep you regular in the bathroom and release trapped gas💩 I recommend trying different toys with your baby to see what they like but this one is a winner for baby girl🙌 We try to do this during her wake window daily ( I always stop if my kiddo starts to whine or cry which is usually around 10-15 min but it used to be 3-5 when she was younger!) She is 2 months here doing tummy time and she just turned 3 months and started rolling so mama has been TIRED trying to transition her out of the sleep sack at night now😴 You can move toys around in front of your kiddos in different positions like in tummy time to help facilitate rolling (we noticed she rolled when we put the toy out of her site of vision)🤣 If you are struggling with constipation or tummy time then I recommend seeing a physical therapist that specializes in pediatrics or kiddos!❤️ What’s your favorite baby’s favorite toy?!⬇️⬇️⬇️ This one is by @babyeinstein -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Constipation Poop HACK! Try this! #doctor #poop #constipation #health #guthealth #mom #travel #fyp Description: Did you know pushing, straining, or holding your breath to poop can be due to CONSTIPATION and cause issues like passing out on the toilet, prolapse, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures?!🤯⬇️ YES, pooping should take less than 3-5 min for most adults (toddlers potty training and kids may take a little longer at first due to a variety of reasons so don’t freak out yet!)⬇️⬇️⬇️ That’s why you should learn how to STRETCH & BREATHE your POOP out! It’s risky for your pelvic floor and health to push and strain and sit longer than 5 min!⬇️ Try doing a seated piriformis stretch on or off the toilet to help the poop SLIDE OUT! Hold 30-60 sec 1-3 reps💩 Constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or having difficult bowel movements💩 Are you sitting on the toilet longer than 5-10 minutes for a bowel movement?💩 Pooping should be completed within seconds to a few minutes!💩 Yes, even sitting for 5 minutes is a very long time. One of the most common mistakes I see with patients is difficulty breathing into the pelvic floor. You want to try to INHALE your POOP out! Avoid pushing your poop out and straining to prevent injury and tearing to your butt hole!❌ You want to limit the amount of “wear and tear” on your butt hole especially as you get older✅ And if you already suffer from hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and pelvic floor dysfunction!🙏 Find how to use breathing to have easier and more frequentl bowel movements throughout the day/week with The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program!💩 LINK IN BIO to The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program and start healing/protecting your belly and pelvic floor in the comfort of your home!✅ TAG a friend who needs help pooping in 3-5 min & without pushing or straining!🫶 -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Constipation Toilet Dance HACK! #doctor #constipation #kids #mom #hacks #health #viralvideo #dance Description: Did you know pushing, straining, or holding your breath to poop can be due to CONSTIPATION and cause issues like passing out on the toilet, prolapse, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures?!🤯⬇️ YES, pooping should take less than 3-5 min for most adults (toddlers potty training and kids may take a little longer at first due to a variety of reasons so don’t freak out yet!)⬇️⬇️⬇️ That’s why you should learn how to STRETCH & BREATHE your POOP out! It’s risky for your pelvic floor and health to push and strain and sit longer than 5 min!⬇️ Try doing my TOOTSIE ROLL dance HACK and teaching your constipated kiddos (and see a pelvic floor PT since this should be a temporary way to help poop slide out!💩)⬇️ Looks like TikTok is back for now…so I can repost some of my favorite poop videos💩💩💩 Constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or having difficult bowel movements💩 Are you sitting on the toilet longer than 5-10 minutes for a bowel movement?💩 Pooping should be completed within seconds to a few minutes!💩 Yes, even sitting for 5 minutes is a very long time. One of the most common mistakes I see with patients is difficulty breathing into the pelvic floor. You want to try to INHALE your POOP out! Avoid pushing your poop out and straining to prevent injury and tearing to your butt hole!❌ You want to limit the amount of “wear and tear” on your butt hole especially as you get older✅ And if you already suffer from hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and pelvic floor dysfunction!🙏 Find how to use breathing to have easier and more frequentl bowel movements throughout the day/week with The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program!💩 LINK IN BIO to The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program and start healing/protecting your belly and pelvic floor in the comfort of your home!✅ TAG a friend who needs help pooping in 3-5 min & without pushing or straining!🫶 -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Colon Massage w/ Squishy Ball POOP HACK! #constipation #poop #doctor #mom #guthealth #massage #fyp Description: Did you know colon massages can help prevent and relief constipation BUT have you tried doing it with a squishy ball?!🙋‍♀️💩⬇️ This is one of my favorite visceral manipulation techniques to help stimulate peristalsis and assist with bowel motility in the gut for people that have “slow transit” causing constipation!💩 I even did these techniques (w/o ball!) on myself pregnant BUT it’s always best to talk with your medical professionals about what is safe for you! Everyone and every pregnancy is different🤰🏼 It’s something that I teach patients to do themselves, kids, or with their partner so you can let your body relax and focus on diaphragmatic breathing during the treatment✅ There should be no pain during the treatment but a little bit of pressure depending on the depth used during the colon massage✅ It’s best to do before eating to avoid irritating the digestive tract and interrupting digestion✅ The treatment is best used for patient suffering from abdominal pain/cramping, bloating, excessive gas, fullness in the rectum or abdomen, nausea, loss of appetite due to acute or chronic constipation, etc✅ It’s important to recognize if you suffer from acute or chronic constipation. Constipation is not having a bowel movement for every three or more days or difficulty having a bowel movement! Everyone’s normal is different. Some people have a bowel movement 1-3 times a day! It’s good to recognize your normal💩 It’s also important to consider diet and exercise if you are suffering from bloating, cramping, and abdominal pain as additional treatment too⬇️ Learn to get off the medication and treat constipation with diet, exercise and pelvic floor and visceral physical therapy!⬇️ Want more info on constipation relief and colon massage?!🙋🏼‍♀️ Checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program for a GUIDE & ways to help relieve constipation!💩💩💩 My program is made for EVERYONE but especially for people with abdominopelvic issues and/or pregnancy and postpartum!❤️ TAG a friend in the comments & share to help spread the word on constipation relief⬇️⬇️⬇️ -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Best Pelvic Floor Exercise Snacks (Better Than Kegels!) #doctor #mom #health #pregnancy #abs #fyp Description: Do you want to workout but have no time because you take care of your kids 24/7?🙋‍♀️P.38 Or maybe you don’t have kiddos and still have a hard time getting a workout in (sometimes you need to rest too)! It’s time to do some “pelvic floor snacks”!😋⬇️ This is my FAV exercises for for ALL belly/pelvic floor issues whether you are pregnant or not! All you need are socks and you have a FREE Pilates reformer at home!🤣 If you are someone that has NO time to workout or a busy schedule then don’t worry you aren’t alone! Best MOM HACK I have discovered for this issue is working out with your kiddos and doing EXERCISE SNACKS! (Obviously the more you have the harder it gets so if you only have one like me then take advantage of it baby!)🤣 There are a variety of factors that you just can’t control during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum…(like an emergency c-section) So it is important to focus on all the things you can control like EXERCISE! It’s important to prepare mentally, and physically for whatever comes your way. That’s why I recommend patients see or talk with a pelvic floor PT at least once during pregnancy and again postpartum! I’m 11 weeks post VBAC here doing the SAME exercises I used to keep me healthy and protect my belly and pelvic floor before and after my first pregnancy!⬇️ Yes, I have been doing breathing, core, & stretching for my belly and pelvic floor everyday even if some days I only have 5-10 min!🙌 In the video I did➡️ Quadruped Single & Double Leg Sliders (using my socks🤣): 8-12 reps x 1-3 reps each side! Want to learn how to incorporate functional exercises into your day?!🙋‍♀️⬇️⬇️⬇️ CHECKOUT The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program & The Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Online Program for more information, safety, and body mechanics for everyone but especially pregnant and postpartum mamas! All you need is 5-15 min a day from the comfort of your home!🔥 If you aren’t pregnant but want to start taking care of your pelvic floor and core, checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program🔥 Email or DM me to find out which program is best for you! -The Belly Whisperer </video> <video> Best Pelvic Floor & Glute Exercises! #exercise #fitness #doctor #kegel #fyp #mom #health #viral Description: What are the best core + pelvic floor exercises to keep your muscles strong and healthy(especially during & after pregnancy!)…NOT KEGELS & CRUNCHES?!🤷‍♀️⬇️ Answer: Functional exercises like weighted lateral step downs to engage your TA muscle, pelvic floor muscles, and posterior chain for stronger glutes and pelvic floor!✅ Immediately postpartum you may only be able to start with gentle breathing and foundational pelvic floor and core exercises but eventually you want to progress to functional exercise like squatting, deadlifts, step ups/downs, etc✅ One of the best ways to support the pelvic floor is by strengthening the deep core & hip muscles which help to stabilize the pelvic floor for pooping, peeing, walking, jumping, squatting, running, coughing, sex, etc.✅ This exercise focuses on pelvic floor, glute + glute med strengthening and deep core stabilization all in one move! It’s WAY BETTER than KEGELS (which can make pelvic floor issues worse!)…And it’s how to treat common issues like diastasis, prolapse, hernia, constipation, etc🔥 I hear too many moms and doctors say, “Don’t do this or that b/c of a diagnosis or just rest” w/o actually referring them to PELVIC FLOOR PT for treatment🤦‍♀️ The most important time to do exercise is when you are injured or pregnant! (You just may have to modify depending on your situation, medical history, post op restrictions, etc)⬇️ That’s why I created The Belly Whisperer Method and my Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum recovery online programs so MAMAS could start healing from home and recovery safely especially for those that don’t have access to pelvic floor PT near them✅ Just because you have a diagnosis, doesn’t mean you will always be injured or having symptoms!🙌 You can HEAL and overcome issues and even eliminate a diagnosis (I see this all the time!)🙌 And trust me, not matter what age you are, WE ALL NEED exercise🙌 LINK in BIO to SALE up to The Belly Whisperer® Method or Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum recovery online programs to learn how to heal at home‼️ P.S. This is a repost! I still haven’t gone back to the gym yet with 2 under 2 + being 12 wks pp! I do this at home w/o weight! -The Belly Whisperer </video>

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Dr. Kelly Peterson PT, DPT, PRPC aka "The Belly Whisperer" is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in pelvic, visceral, and orthopedic Physical Therapy. She created The Belly Whisperer® Method and offers a variety of online programs for people of all ages (especially mamas and mamas-to-be) to help enhance abdominopelvic health and prevent and manage abdominopelvic pain/dysfunction. Her mission is to help educate people about their body (especially the intimate parts!) and provide a safe environment to discuss and treat abdominopelvic issues at all ages. She provides free resources, in-person/online appointments, and educational information for improved pregnancy, post-operative recovery, gut health, postpartum recovery, pelvic health, bowel/bladder function, sex life, and so much more! Learn how to heal, manage, and prevent common belly and pelvic floor issues in the comfort of your home with her online programs. 600K followers on TikTok & FB and 42K on IG! Let's talk tummy!

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