Why Waiting Until You’re “Done Having Kids” Might Delay Your Healing
One of the most common things we hear from new moms is:
“I thought I had to wait until I was done having babies before getting help.”
At Body Works Women’s Health & Wellness, we want you to know—that's a myth. And believing it could be delaying the healing your body is craving right now.
Whether you’ve just had your first baby or you’re planning more children, your body deserves care now, not “someday.” Here’s why early support from a pelvic health physical therapist can change the entire course of your recovery.
Your Body Doesn’t Press Pause Between Babies
Every pregnancy and delivery affects the body—your core, your pelvic floor, your posture, your movement patterns. These changes don’t automatically reset between children.
Waiting to address issues like:
leaking urine when you sneeze or laugh
pressure in your pelvis
low back or hip pain
diastasis recti
painful sex
…means you’re living with discomfort and dysfunction longer than you need to.
And when left untreated, these symptoms can build on each other. One small issue becomes multiple bigger ones.
“But Won’t It Just Happen Again After My Next Baby?”
Maybe. But what if we told you that healing now can actually make your next pregnancy easier?
When your pelvic floor and core are functioning well:
Your body can adapt more easily to changes during pregnancy
You may have less pain or discomfort
You reduce your risk of injury during delivery or postpartum
Recovery can be smoother the next time around
In other words, treating issues early can prevent them from getting worse.
Pelvic floor and core dysfunction aren’t “just part of being a mom.” They’re signs your body needs support—and with expert care, that support is available right now.
Healing Isn’t Just Physical—It’s Emotional
Living with ongoing pain, pressure, leaking, or tension can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. It can affect your confidence, your intimacy, and how present you feel with your family.
And let’s be real: motherhood is already a full-time job. You shouldn’t have to carry physical discomfort with you through every stage of it.
At our Greer SC physical therapy clinic, we offer compassionate care that honors your whole experience—not just your diagnosis. Whether you’ve had one baby or four, we meet you where you are.
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help—Now
At Body Works Physical Therapy Greer SC, we provide individualized care to women in every stage of motherhood. Our approach includes:
Manual therapy in Greer SC to address tight or tender muscles
Education on movement, posture, and safe exercise—whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or planning
Customized exercises to strengthen or release specific muscles
Real-time ultrasound feedback to help you connect with your core
Gentle recovery support to help you feel strong again
We offer outpatient physical therapy in Greer SC tailored to moms—no matter how many children you have, or plan to have.
You Deserve to Feel Good Now
There’s no award for “waiting it out.”
There’s no prize for putting off your own healing.
You don’t have to “just live with it.” You don’t have to wait until your last baby is born. You can feel better now—and set yourself up for smoother pregnancies and recoveries later.
