Birth prep physical therapy

Feel stronger, more prepared, and more confident going into labor and delivery.

Birth prep physical therapy for the pregnant woman

We often see mamas who want more out of their pregnancy care. Pregnancy shouldn’t mean living with pain or having your concerns dismissed. Our mission is to empower and educate women throughout pregnancy, optimize baby’s position, and create a birth plan specific to you. Instead of talking about birth, we actually practice it.

  • Birth Planning

  • Hip Pain

  • Low Back Pain

  • Lower Abdominal Pain

  • Pain Relief Techniques for Birth

  • Painful Intercourse

  • Partner Assisted Techniques

  • Piriformis Syndrome

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Postpartum Care

  • Pubic Bone (Lightning Crotch) Pain

  • Return to Exercise

  • Round Ligament Pain

  • SI Joint Dysfunction and Sciatica

  • Tailbone Pain

  • Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) Support

What we treat

“If you're having any pelvic floor issues (or want to avoid pelvic floor issues during pregnancy and postpartum), Revive Rehab is definitely the place to check out. Dr. Sarah and Dr. Olivia are both so knowledgeable about pelvic floor conditions and how they impact your quality of life. Their new space also feels so private and comfortable. It even has a little play area for your kids if they need to come along.”

— Anna

Treatment techniques

  • This technique is utilized for muscular trigger points, scar tissue, and fascial tissue. A small needle is used to penetrate specific tissue to improve mobility, function, and pain. Electrical-stimulation can then be utilized for added therapeutic benefit.

  • A technique directly related to the myofascial system. Myofascial work is a hands-on treatment approach to improve pain and mobility of scar tissue, organs, and the muscular system.

  • A hands-on technique to gently encourage mobility and blood flow of internal organs (viscera), ligaments, and connective tissue.

  • A hands-on approach to encourage improved mobility and overall discomfort of a scar after a surgery or event.

  • A hands-on approach to improving mobility, pain, and tension anywhere in the body. This can include joint manipulation or muscular work.

  • Specific exercises that retrain the brain-body connection to move in optimal ways to decrease pain and improve movement patterns throughout life.

  • Specific exercise prescription to properly strengthen the musculoskeletal system to improve muscle and joint load and create resilient tissue for functional activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It includes a conversation about your pregnancy, birth plan, symptoms and when they began, a full-body movement assessment, hands-on treatment, and a personalized plan to prepare you for labor and delivery.

    This most often includes pelvic floor treatment as well to improve pelvic pain, pelvic floor mobility, and reduction of vaginal tearing. Check out our info on pelvic PT here!

  • No! In Missouri, you can begin physical therapy without a physician script for the first 30 days. This allows you to start treatment quickly instead of waiting weeks for another appointment.

  • Physical therapy during pregnancy helps your body adapt to the rapid physical changes happening as your baby grows. It can reduce common issues like back, hip, pelvic, or pubic pain while helping you stay active and move more comfortably. It also prepares your muscles, breathing, and pelvic floor for labor, delivery, and recovery afterward.

    We also host a 2-hour Birth Prep Class quarterly with other mamas and their birthing partners! Check out our events for more details.