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Pelvic Floor, Core & More with THE BALANCED MOMTALITY | Exercise Safely During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Heal Pelvic Floor Leaking, Prolapse and Pain, Balance Self Care for Moms

Pelvic Floor, Core & More with THE BALANCED MOMTALITY | Exercise Safely During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Heal Pelvic Floor Leaking, Prolapse and Pain, Balance Self Care for Moms

By: Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Women’s Health Specialist Strong and Fit Momma
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 Women’s Health & Wellness* Prenatal Fitness *Postpartum Recovery *Pelvic Floor Exercises *Holistic Health *Whole Body Healing Are you a busy pregnant or postpartum (once postpartum always postpartum) mom that just wants to feel strong and healthy without the stress of having to revolve your life around your diet and exercise? Wanting functional and practical strategies to get in safe and effective exercises without fear of pain, prolapse or peeing your pants? All during your normal daily routines? Are you wanting to stay active and comfortable during your pregnancy, and avoid many of the common aches and pains? While also prepping and optimizing your mind and body for a beautiful birthing experience? Ready to feel confident navigating postpartum recovery, being in-tune to your body, it’s boundaries to activity and avoiding common issues like diastasis recti (DRA), prolapse, and urinary incontinence (leaking)? Hey Momma! I’m Dr. Desiree Cassell, a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in Women’s Health aka Pelvic Floor, a wife, mom of 3, foodie and lover of all things movement and mindfulness (bonus if it’s outdoors)! I can’t tell you how excited I am that you are here checking out The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness Podcast! During my first pregnancy I experienced all the typical issues like DRA, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and even hemorrhoids 😳. Only to be told “welcome to #momlife” by society and other moms in my life. So, like you, I accepted it as “normal”. Then, while working for my Doctor of Physical Therapy, I got pregnant with my second (still dealing with all the same issues and more 6 yrs later) and decided to put my new found knowledge to the test. YOU GUYS I was able to not only stop my urinary incontinence and prolapse from getting worse, I STOPPED LEAKING AND FEELING SYMPTOMS ALL TOGETHER! This is when my passion for educating, empowering and supporting other women and moms was born. I just knew I had to shout it from the rooftops that all those “common” symptoms ARE NOT NORMAL! You do not have to suffer and there IS HELP! Unfortunately, I brought all these issues up to my providers during my first pregnancy, only to be brushed off and told to do kegels and exercise. With that advice, I kegeld my life away and took a Pilates class postpartum that actually turned my DRA into an umbilical hernia and caused pain with intercourse because kegels were actually the opposite of what my pelvic floor needed (more on that inside the podcast 😉). Inside this podcast you will learn all about the pelvic floor and core system, common dysfunctions within the system during pregnancy and postpartum (and in general), how to connect and be aware of your body’s limits and how to SAFELY push those limits so you can be the strong, confident, and happy balanced momma you and your family deserve! Now let’s get you out of those pads and back to jumping on the trampoline with your kids and enjoying movement again! Put those airpods in, grab your water, roll out your mat and let’s connect! Learn ＞ www.balancedmomtality.com Connect or Inquiries About Wellness Consults＞ PTDes@balancedmomtality.com Community＞ Facebook＞ @thebalancedmomtality Instagram＞ @the_balanced_momtalityCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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    ✅ Monthly group coaching calls + mini masterclasses with Dr. Des ✅ Access to a private, high-vibe VIP community of like-minded women ✅ Weekly Des Drops – audio pep talks, healing prompts, or movement wisdom ✅ A curated library of journal prompts, rituals, and embodiment tools ✅ Ongoing inspiration + expert answers to keep you grounded and growing

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    Stay in the room. Stay in your body. Stay supported. ✨ You’re not just restoring your core — you’re becoming unshakable.

    💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email PTDes@balancedmomtality.com 💬 Stay Connected: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🎧 Share the love: Found this powerful? Send it to a mama who’s ready to rise — and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review!
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    She also walks you through a mini breathwork session so that you can start to reconnect today!

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    This on-demand 12-week program blends physical therapy, breathwork, and core strengthening — all inside your pocket. Or Choose to join my signature 6 mo Group Coaching Program The Empowered Core, where I guide you with higher level support with group coaching calls, new tools and mind/body connection throughout the 12 wks in RESTORE and 3 more mo beyond so you can have the time and tools to fully embody this transformation!

    📲 Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561

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    💻 More info about RESTORE & The Empowered Core: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore

    💖 Want Personalized Support?

    Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    🌿 Join the Momtality Community:

    👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/

    📲 Stay in the loop:

    IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com

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