Your Body. Your Birth

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Hi, I'm Jess — a pelvic PT who has made it a full time job to talk about protecting v@ginas during birth. 😂

Perineal massage has its place.

But after years of supporting postpartum women with tearing injuries, I can tell you it is not even close to the whole story.

The real risk factors for tearing happen inside the hospital room.

Things like:

✅️ how and when you're told to push

✅️ how your baby is positioned

✅️ how you position your body

✅️ your provider's routines and habits

✅️ whether anyone on your care team is even thinking about your pelvic floor when it's go time.

And no amount of perineal massage can change these risk factors.

So, it shouldn't be the only "tear reduction" strategy and some women find this out after the fact.

You don't have to.

I'm glad you're here. You v@gina thanks you 😘

Jess 💚

It's giving v@gina 🪼

But also — jellyfish. And that's actually the point.

Your pelvic floor moves like one.

Exhale → it lifts, rises, rides the current ↑

Inhale → it drops, opens, releases ↓

Most people have never felt that range of motion.

But when you can find it in pregnancy, you can use it when it matters most — in real time, during birth.

Comment "RELEASE" and I'll send you an analogy & exercise that makes this click instantly — so you can start practicing today.

Jess 💚

🪼🎥: getroastedai

I say this as a pelvic PT ...

who has supported many women with their postpartum healing after a tear.

Perineal massage isn't bad.

But it's become the thing everyone points to when you ask "how do I protect myself during birth"

And it's left other more important things out of the convo.

Things that have a bigger impact over your tear risk like:

✅ How and when you push

✅ How baby is positioned

✅ How mobile your pelvis is

✅ How you open your pelvis and release your pelvic floor

✅ How you position your body while pushing

✅️ Your provider's habits and practices

These things matter more! And perineal massage alone can't touch most of these.

So, you can still DO perineal massage and maybe it helps.

It takes understanding how all of these work together — and most birth prep classes skip that part 💔

If you'd like me to walk you through the step by step process to reduce your tear risk...

And you are 15-34 weeks pregnant...

Comment "PREPARE" and I'll send you the same resource 1000+ women have already used.

Jess 💚

⬇️ more here

First of all, I loved this reel.

And yes, using a mirror may not be for everyone 🤣.

One commenter said she had someone cover up her b🍑🍑tyhole so that she could focus 👏

And as a pelvic PT helping people protect their pelvic floors during birth, these are tips I also like to share because using a mirror may help you
👉direct your pushing efforts
👉reduce your risks for perineal tearing

How may it help reduce tears?
It helps you monitor your perineum. If it looks taut, you may choose to back off on your push power. If it looks flexible, you're good to go!

I have more details to share on this 👆. Comment "simple" and I'll send the deets for those who want to consider using a mirror.

Could be worth a try!

Jess 💚

Let’s break this down 👇

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 💚

Midpelvis can be tricky—but knowing how to work with it can make birth so much smoother.

Think of your pelvis like a house:
🏠 Inlet = 2nd floor
🪜 Midpelvis = staircase
🚪 Outlet = main floor (baby’s exit!)

When baby’s moving through that “staircase,” your body needs space, movement, and breath to help baby turn and glide through.

If you’re having cervical checks
👉ask for station.

If you’re not
👉you’ll know by how your body changes:
✨ You turn inward and make deep sounds
✨ You feel re**al & va**nal pressure that eases between contractions

This is when the right positions and breathing make a difference for a more efficient birht & protecting your body.

You don’t have to figure it out alone—
My Pelvic Floor Protection Plan shows you exactly what to do and when so you can:
💪 Push with more ease
💫 Lower your risk of injury
💖 Enjoy an easier recovery

Comment "PLAN" below to join 900+ mamas already preparing their bodies for birth!