Expert Care Throughout All Stages of Pregnancy
Provided by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Birth Prep
Our Birth Prep sessions are designed to empower expectant mothers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate labor and delivery. Learn how to prepare your body and mind, and approach birth feeling strong, informed, and supported—so you can step into this transformative experience with clarity and calm.
Some of what we’ll cover includes:
Pushing techniques
Positioning for labor and delivery
Ways to reduce risk of severe tears
Movements & positions to optimize baby’s positioning
Partner assisted strategies for comfort
Tips & suggestions for early healing, once home
Concerns During Pregnancy
Just because you’re pregnant, doesn’t mean you should live with bothersome symptoms.
Pelvic Girdle Pain - SIJ pain, Tailbone pain
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) “pubic bone pain”
Back pain and Sciatica
Bladder leakage
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Uncertainty around exercise
“I highly recommend Dr Tori for anyone in need of her services! Dr Tori helped me to recover my pelvic floor after pregnancy and I am now able to exercise with the same strength as I was pre pregnancy without any leakage or pain. She is so kind and informative! I never felt uncomfortable asking questions.”
“Dr. Tori Mallow was a game changer with my postpartum pelvic health issues I was having after having my two children. Within just a few weeks of seeing her, I felt like a completely new person. She is so caring, understanding, knowledgeable, and skilled at what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant or postpartum!!”
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FAQs
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Each appointment is 1:1 with the same therapist. Visits will include a combination of manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and crafting a supplemental home program to be followed between visits.
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Birth prep is typically carried out over the course of 2-5 visits around 30-38 weeks. These visits are designed to give you more confidence and comfort during your birth experience, by helping you prepare your tissues and joints, learn effective pushing and breathing techniques, and understand options for various birthing positions.
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While your therapist is skilled in evaluating and treating the pelvic floor muscles internally, no one is ever required to participate in any examination they’re not comfortable with. During pregnancy, we typically defer internal assessment/treatment during the first trimester or anytime someone is on pelvic rest, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or midwife.
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We always recommend seeking out pelvic PT if you’re having any symptoms of pain, heaviness, or bladder leakage. If you’re feeling great, we suggest checking in during your second trimester to establish a baseline of how your pelvic floor is functioning and obtain a home program of recommendations until it’s time for birth prep.
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Anything you’re comfortable moving in! We have gowns to change into, as needed.
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No! Florida is a direct access state for physical therapy, meaning you can access care right away without having to wait to see your doctor first. After your first visit, we will create a Plan of Care and send this to the medical provider overseeing your care, to keep them updated on your treatment.
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Restore Pelvic Health & Rehab is an out-of-network practice which allows us to provide superior care that focuses on exactly what you need without being limited by insurance reimbursement or arbitrary rules. This model often saves patients money and time with transparent pricing and individualized treatments. Many of our patients are able to get their therapy covered by submitting our superbill to their insurance company for direct reimbursement with their out-of-network benefits.