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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my years of midwifery, it’s that the journey of motherhood is so much more than just birth. It’s about becoming. And for most women, that process of becoming involves stretching and growing in ways you never expected.

One of the most profound parts of this journey is learning to connect with your body—really understand how it works, how to support it, and how to nurture it so it can do exactly what it’s meant to do.

Several years ago I was working with a mama named Claire. She was planning her second home birth, and this time she wanted to do everything possible to make sure her body felt strong and supported. With her first pregnancy, she had pushed herself right up until labor—running errands, working, never letting herself slow down.

After the birth, she felt depleted—not just physically, but emotionally, too. She dealt with nagging lower back pain, pelvic discomfort, and the unsettling feeling that her body had been stretched beyond its limits without the tools to come back to center. But what made it even harder was the feeling of being broken. New motherhood was challenging enough, but the added stress of a body that didn’t feel healed made everything so much harder. And as the months turned into years, the thought of having another baby brought more worry than excitement—how could her body handle another pregnancy when it never fully recovered from the last one?

And that’s where the Body Ready Method® came in.

Common Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns

Every week, I hear from women struggling with:

🔹 Pelvic Floor Weakness or Tension: From aching hips to incontinence, these muscles are either too tight or too loose, causing discomfort and frustration.
🔹 Diastasis Recti: That stubborn separation of the abdominal muscles that leaves your core feeling weak and unsupported.
🔹 Pelvic Pain or Pressure: Especially in the third trimester when the baby’s weight bears down.
🔹 Urinary Incontinence: The dreaded leakage when laughing, sneezing, or exercising.
🔹 Prolapse: When the pelvic organs shift from their usual position due to muscle weakness, leaving you feeling like something’s just... not in the right place.

These issues are so common, but they are NOT something you just have to put up with—and they’re definitely not something you have to face alone.

Why Pelvic Health Matters (More Than You Think)

Your pelvic floor and core muscles are more than just functional parts of your body. They are the foundation—the support system that holds everything together.

🔹 They carry and support your growing baby during pregnancy.
🔹 They provide strength and stability during labor and birth.
🔹 They are essential for healing and rebuilding during postpartum recovery.

But here’s what so many women don’t realize: Pregnancy and birth put enormous pressure on your pelvic floor and core. And while these muscles are designed to stretch and adapt, they also need gentle, intentional care to come back into balance.

With Claire, she focused on building awareness of her body, connecting with her core and pelvic floor in a way that felt empowering and restorative. She was amazed at how much better her body felt even before birth—how her back pain eased, how she felt stronger, more balanced, and more connected to herself.

The Benefits of Preparing Your Pelvic Floor

What if I told you that preparing your pelvic floor and core can actually make labor and delivery smoother, easier, and more efficient?

Here’s how:

🔹 Improved Pelvic Alignment & Balance:
When your pelvic floor and core are functioning well, your baby is better able to find the optimal position for birth. Proper alignment and relaxation of the pelvic muscles can make labor progress more smoothly—reducing the need for interventions and shortening the pushing phase.

🔹 Better Pain Management & Comfort:
When your body is prepared and supported, you’re less likely to experience unnecessary pain or tension during labor. Instead, you can move, breathe, and work with your body’s natural rhythms.

🔹 Greater Endurance & Energy:
Labor can be physically demanding, but a well-prepared pelvic floor helps you retain energy and stamina throughout the birth process.

🔹 Faster Recovery Postpartum:
The more balanced your body is before birth, the better it can heal and rebuild afterward. Strengthening your core and pelvic floor before delivery leads to a smoother, less traumatic recovery.

🔹 Enhanced Connection with Your Body:
Feeling connected to your body gives you confidence and peace of mind. You’re more likely to trust yourself and respond intuitively to what your body needs.

Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, preparing your pelvic health now can make all the difference.

How to Prepare Your Body for Birth & Recovery

What I want every woman to know is that you can start preparing your body right now. It doesn’t matter if you’re currently pregnant, hoping to be one day, or you’re postpartum—even years postpartum—there’s always something you can do to feel more supported and connected to your body.

It’s not about forcing your body to be strong or rigid. It’s about learning how to work with your body’s natural design and building a foundation of strength and resilience.

The keys to focus on are:
🔹 Awareness & Connection: Learning how to gently activate and, more importantly, relax the pelvic floor.
🔹 Balanced Strength: Building stability in a way that feels nurturing, not punishing.
🔹 Functional Movement: Understanding how everyday activities can support your core and pelvic health.

Introducing the Body Ready Method®

If you’re looking for a truly effective way to prepare your body for birth and recovery, the Body Ready Method® (BRM) is an incredible resource.

BRM is a science-backed, gentle training program designed to help women build strength, stability, and connection in their core and pelvic floor—whether they’re preparing for birth or healing afterward.

But what I love most about BRM is how it emphasizes working WITH your body’s natural design. The exercises and techniques are gentle, functional, and supportive of your body’s needs, wherever you are on your journey.

Why I Recommend Body Ready Method®

Over the past 40 years of working with mothers, I’ve seen the incredible difference it makes when women feel supported, educated, and empowered.

With BRM, you don’t just go through birth—you grow through it. You build a connection with your body that lasts long after birth is over.

Whether you’re just beginning your pregnancy journey, preparing for birth, or working to rebuild for another pregnancy in the future, BRM can help you feel stronger, more confident, and more capable.

Ready to Feel Strong, Supported, and Confident?

If you want to feel more prepared for birth, supported in your recovery, or simply more connected to your body, the Body Ready Method® is worth exploring.

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Because you deserve to feel strong, supported, and empowered—every step of the way.