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Your Body. Your Birth, 307 S Livingston Ave, Madison, WI (2026)

03/01/2026

Start by creating space 👇

Here’s why that matters:
Space = less resistance
Less resistance = less force
Less force = less risk of tearing and injury

And the best part? You can create more space in almost any birth position by adjusting just a few things:

1️⃣ Free your tail
If your tailbone isn’t blocked, it can MOVE out of the way, making more room for baby.

2️⃣ Untuck your b***y
Think cow pose. This opens your pelvic outlet.

3️⃣ Knees wide, feet wider
This position helps open the bottom of the pelvis where baby comes out.

4️⃣ Bonus space: arms overhead
This lengthens the torso and helps make more room as your baby exits!

5️⃣ Use gravity when you can
Upright or forward-leaning positions help baby move with gravity, not against it.

If you want to learn how to prepare your pelvis before labor and use movement during birth to protect your va**na...

💬 Comment “PREP” and I’ll send a link to our Pelvic Floor Protection Plan course 💓.

Protect your pelvic floor, reduce injury, and feel more in control during birth.

You’ve got this.
💚 Jess

02/28/2026

More here 👇

Sequence with

✨️I'm Jess, a pelvic PT and birth coach and I'm on a mission to get you practical birth prep and recovery tips!

🚨Make sure to follow along for more.

This "hand at your pelvic floor tip" is helpful if you've had

✨️ a va**nal birth

✨️ any perineal tearing or stitches

✨️ a cesarean. Just apply a gentle inward pressure at your lower belly, right over the scar tissue.

If coughing or sneezing...
👉 just place a hand right over your clothes to support that 😻 or belly!

If pooping...
👉 grab a tissue or a cloth and provide gentle upward pressure on your perineum to limit the downward pressure that happens during 💩
👉 yes, even with stitches!

Hope this helps you feel more supported during those postpartum coughs 💨, sneezes 🤧 and poos.

Jess 💚

02/27/2026

You want to birth a healthy baby

AND

You want to limit the impact of that birth on your pelvis and va**na.

Caring about BOTH does not take away from #1.

I'm Jess, a pelvic PT, and I can show you how to do both!

❌️ Avoid these common mistakes!!

1️⃣ You can't assume your birth providers are up to date on techniques that help you reduce your risks for tears.
👉so you have to be!

2️⃣ Often, they aren't thinking "beyond birth" about the impact birth can have on your pelvis, pelvic floor and va**na.
👉I do think about this (a lot 🤣), and you should too! Too many of my clients say, "I wish I'd known..."

3️⃣ There are common birth practices that should be ditched because they ⬆️ your risks for injury. And trust when I say, most are NOT necessary 💔
👉Know what things to ditch & know what to do instead

4️⃣ my free support here is amazing (check birth prep highlights)!

5️⃣ And, if you're tired of piecing together free bits of info here & there and feel overwhelmed with where to start, comment "plan" to get started today!

👉📣 have both - a healthy baby & a healthy va**na 🙌🫶

Jess 💚

02/27/2026

Why don't we talk about this more? 👇

🌟 Less pelvic muscle tension = less resistance = less need to strain = less risk for injury = a happier postpartum pelvis

It's an oldie but goodie
🫶Loose lips = loose hips

I'm Jess, a pelvic therapist and birth coach helping you birth a 🍉 through a 🍑 with minimal impact.

If that's 👆 something you're interested in, follow along here for loads more.

I've typed out, step by step, a simple technique for you to practice!

✨️Comment "jaw" and it's yours
🚨Please make sure to follow BEFORE commenting to make sure my DM can go through.

Sure, there are lots of pelvic floor release techniques (all shared here!) to practice prentally and to use during birth...

But this one is so easy and shouldn't be overlooked.

And it's time for you to start practicing it!

Jess 💚

02/26/2026

4 tips 👇

Hey, I’m Jess, a Pelvic PT + birth prep coach!
My mission? Help you push a 🍉 through your 😻 with less tearing, less trauma for a way faster recovery.

This isn’t random internet advice! Over 875 moms have used my online course to protect their pelvic floor.
And you can, too.

✨ Comment “PROTECT” and I’ll send you the exact plan.

1️⃣ “I’d like to avoid an episiotomy.”
That’s a surgical cut through your pelvic floor muscles.
It should only happen in an emergency, not “just in case.”
Some research shows it can increase your risk for bad tears.
💡 Ask your provider: “What’s your episiotomy rate?”
It should be under 5%.

2️⃣ “I don’t want to be told how to push.”
That “purple pushing” you see in movies?
It ups your risk for tears, prolapse, leaks, and hemorrhoids.
There are better ways to push that are gentler, safer, and yes… you can practice before birth.

3️⃣ “I want to birth in the position that feels best for me.”
Flat on your back, knees to chest? 🚫
That position actually closes your pelvic outlet.
There are many better options, even if you have an epidural.
And if you do need to be on your back, I’ll teach you a tweak that helps.

💡 Ask your provider before birth about your options.
If they say “You can labor however, but we deliver on your back,” ask:
“Who is that best for?”

4️⃣ “Please, no yelling ‘push’ when baby is crowning.”
Slow and steady = more protection for your pelvic floor.
Rushed pushing = more injury risk.

I’ll be honest, you'll likely need to speak up to make these happen in a hospital birth.

🌟But your pelvic floor is worth it.

Most birth teams focus on the baby’s birthday.
I’m here to help you think about the day after… and every day after that!

If you’re ready to protect your body during birth, comment “PROTECT” and I’ll send you my exact step-by-step plan.

Jess 💚

02/25/2026

I was SHOCKED when I read this cat birth article…

and even more shocked at how much it applies to human birth, too. Especially #5 🤯

Here’s what they suggest if YOUR CAT is giving birth:

1️⃣ get her birthing space ready! It should be a quiet, warm, and comfortable space.

2️⃣ keep her calm. Most cats prefer to be left alone and don't want or need to be touched while birthing. Avoid fussing over her, but check on her as needed

3️⃣ make sure she has easy access to food and water

4️⃣ don't intervene unless necessary. It's useful to have help on hand in case she runs into complications.

5️⃣ some cats will reject your suggested birthing bed for a corner cupboard!

✨️✨️Just make sure she HAS SOME CHOICE on where she gives birth and never try to move her from her chosen spot 🤯
👉direct words pulled from article

But guess what?

This is what physiologic human birth should look like, too.

Less pressure. More instinct.

🐢 And definitely not flat on our backs with our legs in the air like a flipped turtle.

I’m Jess, a Pelvic PT helping you push well, protect your va**na, and heal faster so you can actually enjoy those sweet postpartum moments.

Save this when you’re writing your birth plan. And if you’re into smart, surprising birth prep tips, follow along here!

02/24/2026

That burning sensation? 🔥

It's totally normal. It's your pelvic floor muscles stretching 2.5x their original length🤯 👀.

So the muscles and nerves are definitely gonna feel that! And it's often described as the "ring of fire".

That might feel scary.

But here's a secret:

To reduce your risk for tears, you'll want to work WITH that feeling vs push THROUGH it.

Tips to work with it 👇

1️⃣ focus on exhaling and releasing your pelvic muscles (I call this a pelvic floor "drop")

2️⃣ use moaning, singing or humming sounds to release your pelvic muscles.

3️⃣ Use my mirror tip! Comment "mirror" and I'll send it

4️⃣ consider NOT pushing during a contraction and allow the uterus to do the hard work 💪

5️⃣ be patient here...5-10 contractions even! (Oh, and if anyone is yelling "PUSH," you might tell them to 🤐)

Want EVEN more guidance on how to prep & protect your va**na during birth?

Because this 👆 is important, too!

If you're in, comment "PROTECT" and I'll send you links to the same program thatover 850 mamas have used to reduce their risk for tears.

Original video without text: fawadawan

Jess 💚

02/23/2026

Let’s break this down 👇

That was quite the visual, right? 😂

This tip is especially useful if you’re being coached on pushing or have an epidural.

If you're unmedicated and following your body's lead, you can still use it, but once that fetal ejection reflex kicks in (that unstoppable urge to push), slowing things down gets tricky.

The good news? By then, your pelvic floor is usually stretched and ready for baby to pass through!

I’m Jess, a pelvic PT and birth coach, helping you birth a 🍉 through a 🍑 with as little stress on your body as possible.

Some birth injuries are out of your control 💔 but there are ways to protect your pelvic floor before and during birth.

🌟 Want to learn exactly how?

Comment “PLAN” if you're tired and overwhelmed by freebies and are ready for an easy-to-follow, step by step action plan to help you reduce your risk for tears.

Jess 💚

Did you or will you try this tip?

02/23/2026

Everybody wants this 👇

Ok, truth time.
I used to think pushing was all about technique:
❌ Hold your breath
❌ Bear down hard
❌ Hope baby comes out.

That’s what we’re shown. That’s what we’re told works.

But then I had a baby.
Became a Pelvic PT.

💡And realized:
You don't need to learn how to "push like a pro". It's just that in a typical hospital birth, our bodies aren't set up to let baby out easily. And it can lead to unecessary tears & trauma 💔.

One client told me, “I just want to push better this time.”
Her first birth?
She pushed for hours.
Was told her body just “wasn’t figuring pushing out.”
Had a severe tear.
(Hint: It wasn’t her fault.)

(BTW, if you want to grab the exact same strategies I shared with this client...
comment "PLAN" and join over 450 others online who've benefitted from the info in this course 🙌💚)

Here are the things she did in birth #1 ❌️ vs what she'll try in birth #2 ✅️:

❌ Pushing on her back = UPHILL struggle
✅ This time: Let gravity help, as needed
→ Less strain. Less tearing. More ease.

❌ Narrowed pelvic exit
✅ This time: Opening her pelvic exit
→ More space = less resistance = less injury

❌ Pushed when told, not when her body was ready
✅ This time: Wait for the urge or consistent pressure va**nally & rectally
→ More intuitive, more effective pushing

Set your body up, and you can work with your birth, not against it.

If you want help creating that kind of birth, check out the Pelvic Floor Protection Plan by commenting "PLAN" below.

Your future va**na will thank you 😜

Jess 💚

02/22/2026

No epidural?

It's possible, if that's what you want!

You don't need a high pain tolerance, but you do need support & tools.

Start thinking about these pain management tools now!

Practice them.

Put them in your birth plan.

A strategy & plan is helpful for you to reach your unmedicated birth goals 👏

Want to birth baby through your va**na with more ease? Make sure to follow along for more!

Jess 💚

02/21/2026

The #1 reason 👇

Common scenario incoming...

👉 You reach 10 cm, and the birth team says, "It’s time to push!"

👉 You're asked to get on your back

👉 You're coached to push as hard as you can (a.k.a. "purple pushing")

✨️ You trust the hospital to guide you on the best way to position and push—but deep down, you wonder if there are better options.

This is far more common than you think, but it doesn’t have to be your story.

✔️ The TRUTH is…

It's not just about how hard you push or knowing how to "push like a pro"

😑 The REAL problem?

🚨 Most hospitals follow outdated pushing & positioning techniques that work against your body’s natural process.

Being on your back and purple pushing actually increases your chances of perineal tearing and a longer recovery.

But the good news?

✨️You have more options than you're being told.

💡 Once you know how to work with your body (not against it), you’ll feel more in control, push more effectively, and set yourself up for a smoother birth and faster recovery 🙌

You deserve to feel empowered during birth, and you can.

🍑🙌✨️ If you're ready to learn alternatives to purple pushing that will protect your body, comment "PUSH" and I'll send some simple ideas for a safer, more effective birth.

Jess 💚

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