# Beyond Kegels: Revolutionizing Pelvic Floor Health After Birth | 237

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Podcast: [The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607)
Published: 2026-01-09T13:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://labornursemama.com/podcast/beyond-kegels-revolutionizing-pelvic-floor-health-dr-courtney-johnson
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## Resource

Trish welcomes Dr. Courtney Johnson, a pelvic floor physical therapist specializing in women's health for female athletes and active moms. Together, they challenge the outdated advice of relying solely on Kegels, explaining why tight pelvic floors aren't necessarily strong and can contribute to issues like leakage, prolapse, and pain, while debunking the normalization of postpartum symptoms as "just part of being a mom." Dr. Courtney advocates for a holistic approach to recovery, emphasizing the role of factors such as stress, sleep, sunshine, breathing techniques, pressure management, lifestyle habits, and even loose clothing in supporting pelvic floor health and the broader core system. Don't miss this empowering conversation aimed at helping mamas reclaim their body and mind after childbirth. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! More from Dr. Courtney Johnson: Tune into her podcast: The Female Blueprint Follow her on Instagram: @thefemaleathletedoc Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: Dr. Courtney Johnson Helpful Timestamps: 01:55 The Misconceptions of Pelvic Floor Health 03:06 Beyond Kegels: A Holistic Approach to Healing 05:12 The Importance of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment 06:41 Why Kegels Aren't Always the Answer 08:18 The Bigger Picture: Integrating Pelvic Floor Health with Overall Well-being 10:18 The Need for Updated Knowledge and Referrals 13:38 Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises 16:59 Understanding Pressure Management 20:45 Healing Past Trauma 24:17 Empowering Women's Health Join the #1 Birth Course for Confident Birth! Over 15,000 women have used our classes to prepare for birth with the knowledge and tools provided by a Labor Nurse. 💻 Self-paced and lif…

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