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When is it safe to start pelvic floor exercises after birth? Experts weigh in.

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It’s not said nearly enough, but the way a pregnant woman’s body adapts to create and grow a tiny human is nothing less than amazing. And much of this strength and stability is thanks to the pelvic floor.

The pelvic floor refers to a group of muscles that, according to Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, orthopedic and abdominopelvic health physical therapist, work together to control big-time essential functions like bladder and bowel control, sexual function and core stability...

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