We help pregnant and postpartum people manage pregnancy pains, prepare for birth and recover postpartum.
08/15/2025
Ever wonder why your postpartum recovery doesn’t look like your friend’s or your favorite influencer’s?
Because recovery is messy and influenced by a LOT :
🧬 Genetics (yes, even your collagen type)
🤰 Labor & birth factors (speed, fetal positioning, injuries, method of birth)
👨👩👧 Support system & access to care
🍼 Hormones, lactation, sleep, nutrition
💪 Pre-pregnancy activity & health history
🎲 A little thing called luck
All of these pieces interact in ways you can’t always see.
The takeaway? Control what you can but do your best to avoid comparing your situation to anyone else’s.
08/13/2025
Expecting this year and wondering what you can do to prepare your body for pushing and birth?? This class is made for you!
Led by pelvic floor physical therapist through , this two hour class will teach you all about:
✨ movement during pregnancy to help you prepare for birth
✨different pushing techniques so you can choose what serves your body best in the moment
✨perineal tear risk reduction techniques
✨realistic timelines and recommendations for returning to exercise postpartum
Want to join us?? Sign up via the link in our bio!
08/04/2025
If your work revolves around supporting the health and wellness of women in our community, this group is for you, please join us next Thursday!
Each month, we get together with the people in our community working to make women’s lives better, healthier and more supported — doulas, MDs, PTs, midwives, therapists, yoga instructors, chiropractors, dietitians and nutritionist and more.
We’re here to connect, share ideas, make friends and have a well deserved mid-day break.
RSVP and join us next week!
07/18/2025
Yoohoo, parents and parents-to-be! Lady Bird PT is hosting a baby & maternity clothing and gear swap next Saturday, July 26!
Whether you’re pregnant and starting from scratch, officially done with the baby stage and ready to clear out the gear, or just love a good swap — Lady Bird PT’s Baby & Maternity Clothing + Gear Swap is the place to be! Join us Saturday, July 26 from 10a–12p at the office.
Bring what you’ve got (or don’t — you can still shop!), and scoop up some gently loved baby + maternity items. Donations accepted in the clinic July 21–25 or day-of. Just keep it grocery-bag-sized — no cribs, car seats, or baby grand pianos, please.
Let’s reduce, reuse, and re-cute some baby stuff 💕
07/12/2025
This super comprehensive guide has been a long time coming!
If you’re new to the account, new to the idea of pelvic floor PT in general, or have long been wondering if pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you, then scoot on over to our blog to read our newest post.
In this post we break down what pelvic floor physical therapy is, who it helps, and why it’s an essential part of whole-body wellness—especially for those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or pelvic pain.
Link in bio!
07/06/2025
For anyone interested in donating to support the communities impacted by the floods in Central Texas, head to and look at this original post for a list of ways you can help. Comments on the post are also providing updated donation information.
Here are a couple options you can donate to directly:
07/04/2025
If today’s a hard day for you, I see you. I’m there with you.
So many of us feel powerless in addressing the big problems our country is facing. That’s been true for a long time, but yesterday’s blow to healthcare and food accessibility makes it hurt extra this year.
Our citizens deserve access to healthcare. To food. Women deserve access to prenatal and reproductive health care. Life saving medication shouldn’t be reserved for the wealthy. Children should never need to worry about where their next meal is coming from.
None of this is radical.
And though we may feel hopeless as we consider our current political landscape, we’re not helpless. We can control our actions. We can support our community. We can be kind to those around us experiencing pain and fear like we are. We can share food. We can donate. We can call our elected officials and march in the streets.
As a first generation American who grew up on stories from my family who came here for a better life, I will always keep my hope alive.
But today is hard.
07/03/2025
Period pain is the most common gynecologic disorder and the leading cause of girls and women missing school and work.
Roughly half of those who menstruate experience painful periods with an even higher prevalence in adolescents. Further, for about 15% of those, the pain is so significant that it impacts their day-to-day lives.
One study reported that class attendance decreases by 29-50% during menstrual periods. Period pain also leads to social withdrawal and reduced participation in physical activity and sports.
Despite all of that, painful periods remain overly normalized and under-treated.
Understanding the pain and options for reducing symptoms can make a huge difference in quality of life for those who menstruate.
To learn more - check out our recent blog post. We dive into what dysmenorrhea is, what causes period pain, and 3 methods you can use to reduce pain and improve comfort — either in conjunction with, or instead of, medication.
What’s helped you most when it comes to managing menstrual pain?
07/02/2025
Women’s health and wellness friends in central Texas!! Join us next Thursday at the clinic for snacks, chats and our monthly meet up! Come talk difficult cases, business challenges, rant about the weather or the state of women’s health. It’s all welcome.
RSVP via the link in our bio and join us!
06/26/2025
📢 Calling all parents & parents-to-be! We’re hosting a Baby + Maternity Clothing & Gear Swap on July 26th from 10 AM–12 PM at Lady Bird PT!
🗓️ Can’t make the event but want to contribute?
Donations can be dropped off at the clinic (4491 Frontier Trail, Ste 101) during business hours between July 21-25.
Accepted items (must fit in a reusable grocery bag):
•Baby clothes (NB to 3T
•Maternity clothes
•Wraps/carriers
•Feeding gear (bottles, nursing pillows)
•Small toys, teethers
•Books
Not accepting:
•Car seats
•Cribs
•Any large gear that won’t fit in a reusable grocery bag
Come hang, swap, snack, and connect ❤️
06/09/2025
5th annual boat party in the books!!! ☀️🕶️Thank you for another amazing summer event!!
So grateful for this brilliant, kind and caring team💕
06/08/2025
Honestly… the robot kinda nailed it. Thanks for making us feel seen 💕
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I want to introduce myself to you all. My name is Rebecca Maidansky and I am a pelvic floor physical therapist and the founder of Lady Bird Physical Therapy. I came to Austin, by way of San Francisco, from Philadelphia. That’s where I got my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I used to joke that I got here by taking a wrong turn somewhere, but who can blame me? I moved in July.
I’ve always been a vocal advocate of women’s rights and health. Too often I hear new mom’s say “I wish I had known..,” Why didn’t anyone tell me...” My mission is to reach more people and help guide them through the beautiful but wild ride that is pregnancy and the postpartum period. I want you to know what changes you can expect in your body and how to best prepare for them.
I also want you to know how valuable physical therapy can be for you. If you are having pain while sitting, walking, having s*x, exercising, taking care of your child... doing anything, physical therapy can help you. You are not alone. If you are having difficulty controlling your bladder when you cough, sneeze, laugh or walk, physical therapy can help. These are common experiences. If you are having trouble controlling your gas, getting in and out of bed, or if you generally feel weak, once again, physical therapy can help.
Obviously, I’m bias, but I love conservative care. I love that PT is an option that has no negative side effects. I love that I can help you reclaim your body and life. I love that I can help you avoid pain and surgery.
Ok, now I’ll get off my soap box. If you’re wondering whether I am the right fit to help you meet your goals, shoot me an email and we can set up a free 15 minute phone consultation. If I’m not, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.
