Pregnancy & Post Partum Pelvic Therapy
Santa Fe, NM

At Santa Fe Pelvic Floor Therapy, we provide specialized physical therapy to support your body through the remarkable changes of pregnancy and the recovery that follows childbirth. Our pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) program for expectant and new mothers addresses the unique demands placed on your body during this transformative time—including core and pelvic floor preparation for delivery, diastasis recti, cesarean section recovery, perineal healing, bladder changes, pelvic organ prolapse, and the gradual return to exercise and daily activities. Every treatment plan is shaped by where you are in your journey and what matters most to you.

Pelvic floor physical therapy incorporates education about your changing anatomy, gentle hands-on techniques, progressive strengthening and mobility exercises, breathing and postural retraining, and practical strategies for navigating the physical demands of caring for a newborn. Jacqueline Maestas, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist with specialized training in prenatal and postpartum pelvic health. She offers knowledgeable, compassionate care for mothers experiencing everything from minor discomfort to more complex pelvic floor challenges, guiding each patient through recovery with patience and expertise.

Your body accomplishes something extraordinary during pregnancy and birth, and it deserves thoughtful support as it heals and rebuilds. At Santa Fe Pelvic Floor Therapy, we help mothers restore core stability, regain confidence in their bodies, and move through motherhood without pain or limitation. Whether you are preparing for delivery, struggling with postpartum symptoms, or simply want to ensure your body recovers fully—even years after giving birth—we are here to help.

Inclusive care: At Santa Fe Pelvic Floor Therapy we welcome patients of all genders and life stages. No referral is needed for a consultation unless your insurance requires one.

Pregnancy & PostPartum
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Santa Fe, NM

At Santa Fe Pelvic Floor Therapy, we provide specialized physical therapy to support your body through the remarkable changes of pregnancy and the recovery that follows childbirth. Our pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) program for expectant and new mothers addresses the unique demands placed on your body during this transformative time—including core and pelvic floor preparation for delivery, diastasis recti, cesarean section recovery, perineal healing, bladder changes, pelvic organ prolapse, and the gradual return to exercise and daily activities. Every treatment plan is shaped by where you are in your journey and what matters most to you.

Pelvic floor physical therapy incorporates education about your changing anatomy, gentle hands-on techniques, progressive strengthening and mobility exercises, breathing and postural retraining, and practical strategies for navigating the physical demands of caring for a newborn. Jacqueline Maestas, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist with specialized training in prenatal and postpartum pelvic health. She offers knowledgeable, compassionate care for mothers experiencing everything from minor discomfort to more complex pelvic floor challenges, guiding each patient through recovery with patience and expertise.

Your body accomplishes something extraordinary during pregnancy and birth, and it deserves thoughtful support as it heals and rebuilds. At Santa Fe Pelvic Floor Therapy, we help mothers restore core stability, regain confidence in their bodies, and move through motherhood without pain or limitation. Whether you are preparing for delivery, struggling with postpartum symptoms, or simply want to ensure your body recovers fully—even years after giving birth—we are here to help.

Inclusive care: At Santa Fe Pelvic Floor Therapy we welcome patients of all genders and life stages. No referral is needed for a consultation unless your insurance requires one.

Pelvic Floor Therapy Related to Childbirth

Pelvic Therapy
After C Section

A cesarean section is a major abdominal surgery, and the recovery process involves far more than the visible incision. During a C-section, the surgeon cuts through multiple layers of skin, fascia, and muscle to deliver your baby, and this creates internal scar tissue that can affect mobility, sensation, and function long after the surface has healed. Many women experience tightness or pulling around the scar, numbness or hypersensitivity in the abdomen, difficulty activating their core muscles, lower back pain, and even bladder issues related to how the healing tissues interact with surrounding structures. These symptoms can persist for months or years if the scar tissue is not properly addressed.

Pelvic floor physical therapy plays a vital role in C-section recovery by helping to mobilize scar tissue, restore flexibility to the abdominal wall, and retrain the deep core and pelvic floor muscles to work together effectively again. Treatment may include gentle scar massage and myofascial release techniques, breathing exercises to reconnect with the core, progressive strengthening, and posture and movement education tailored to the demands of caring for a newborn. Starting pelvic floor therapy after you are cleared for activity—typically around six weeks postpartum—can accelerate your recovery, reduce long-term complications, and help you regain strength and confidence in your body. Even if your C-section was years ago, it is never too late to address lingering restrictions and finally feel fully healed.e with confidence again.

Pelvic Therapy for
Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles and connective tissues supporting the bladder, uterus, or rectum weaken, allowing one or more of these organs to descend and press into or beyond the vaginal canal. Prolapse is more common than many people realize and frequently develops after pregnancy and childbirth, during menopause when estrogen levels decline, or as a result of chronic straining, heavy lifting, or genetic predisposition to connective tissue laxity. Symptoms may include a pressure or heaviness in the pelvis, feeling like something is falling out, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowels completely, discomfort during intercourse, or visible bulging at the vaginal opening. While prolapse can feel alarming, it is highly treatable—and surgery is not the only option.

Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a conservative, effective approach to managing and often significantly improving prolapse symptoms. Treatment focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles to provide better support for the organs, retraining coordination between the core and pelvic floor, and teaching strategies to reduce daily strain—such as proper lifting mechanics, breathing techniques, and bowel habits that minimize pressure. Many women experience a noticeable reduction in symptoms and are able to return to exercise, work, and active life without surgical intervention. For those who do ultimately choose surgery, pelvic floor therapy before and after the procedure improves helps ensure a rapid & lasting recovery.

Pelvic Therapy for
Diastastis Recti

Diastasis recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles—the “six-pack” muscles that run vertically along the front of the abdomen—caused by stretching of the connective tissue (linea alba) that holds them together. This condition is extremely common during and after pregnancy, as the growing uterus places significant outward pressure on the abdominal wall. While some degree of separation is normal and often resolves on its own in the early postpartum weeks, many women are left with a persistent gap that contributes to a visible abdominal bulge, core weakness, lower back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and difficulty performing everyday tasks or returning to exercise without discomfort or instability.

Pelvic floor physical therapy is the gold standard for rehabilitating diastasis recti without surgery. Treatment begins with a thorough assessment of the separation’s width and depth, as well as an evaluation of how well the surrounding muscles—including the pelvic floor, deep transverse abdominis, and diaphragm—are functioning together. From there, your physical therapist will guide you through targeted exercises designed to restore tension and integrity to the linea alba, strengthen the deep core stabilizers, and retrain movement patterns that may be placing unnecessary strain on the abdominal wall. With consistent, appropriate exercise and attention to alignment and breathing, most women see meaningful improvement in both the appearance and function of their core, allowing them to lift, move, and exercise.

Pregnancy & Post Partum Pelvic Therapy Santa Fe, NM

Pregnancy & PostPartum Pelvic Floor Therapy Santa Fe, NM

Pelvic Floor Therapy Related to Childbirth

Pelvic Therapy After C Section

Pelvic Therapy for Organ Prolapse

Pelvic Therapy for Diastastis Recti

Pregnancy & Post Partum Pelvic Therapy
Santa Fe, NM

Pregnancy & PostPartum
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Santa Fe, NM

Pelvic Therapy
After C Section

Pelvic Therapy for
Organ Prolapse

Pelvic Therapy for
Diastastis Recti