# Birth Prep & Healing After: Dr. Betsey on Pelvic Floor, Ab Separation & Why Kegels Aren't the Answer Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/twin-mom-life-7647342/birth-prep-healing-after-dr-betsey-on-pelvic-floor-ab-separation-why-kegels-aren-t-the-answer Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/twin-mom-life-7647342/birth-prep-healing-after-dr-betsey-on-pelvic-floor-ab-separation-why-kegels-aren-t-the-answer.md Podcast: [Twin Mom Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/twin-mom-life-7647342) Published: 2026-07-02T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5828c763dcbbbd047cd95e750e6e22713ba30c9c3ffd829e6d598bbcae3a08d5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZDRkOTkwZi1lNTdkLTRjNTUtYmI1Ny0zM2NlYmRjM2M1M2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZTYyNjcyZi01OWFjLTRhMDItOGYxMy00MjcyNmZmZTUxMDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTM2NTJiODllZjVhNzg3N2IxOTEwMWIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NWRmYTQxNmE0MTE5YmU5NmE0NTEzL3RyYWlsZXItdG1sLXBvZGNhc3QtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTJfXzUtNDgtNTIubXAzIn0=.mp3 Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5828c763dcbbbd047cd95e750e6e22713ba30c9c3ffd829e6d598bbcae3a08d5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZDRkOTkwZi1lNTdkLTRjNTUtYmI1Ny0zM2NlYmRjM2M1M2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlZTYyNjcyZi01OWFjLTRhMDItOGYxMy00MjcyNmZmZTUxMDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTM2NTJiODllZjVhNzg3N2IxOTEwMWIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NWRmYTQxNmE0MTE5YmU5NmE0NTEzL3RyYWlsZXItdG1sLXBvZGNhc3QtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTJfXzUtNDgtNTIubXAzIn0=.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/twin-mom-life-7647342/episodes/birth-prep-healing-after-dr-betsey-on-pelvic-floor-ab-separation-why-kegels-aren-t-the-answer Duration seconds: 2947 ## Resource #25: In this insightful interview, Dr. Betsey shares expert advice on preparing for childbirth, postpartum recovery, and addressing common issues like diastasis recti (ab separation) and pelvic organ prolapse, especially for twin moms. Learn how movement, evidence-based exercises, mental prep, and pelvic floor health can transform your birth experience and healing journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of movement, strength training, and birth prep exercises during all trimesters of pregnancy Why mental preparation and relaxation techniques are crucial in labor How to support your pelvic floor through pregnancy, birth, and beyond Practical tips to help heal diastasis recti, prolapse, and tears in postpartum recovery Practical tips for healing after Cesarean versus vaginal birth The benefits of online courses and virtual support for busy moms How to nurture yourself emotionally and physically in motherhood EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $20 off your first 3 orders and a free gift! Connect with Dr. Betsey, DPT: Join the next Postpartum Ab Challenge! The next challenge begins July 20th. If you're ready to heal your abdominal separation, strengthen your core, and feel confident in your postpartum body, we'd love to have you join us. It's never too late to heal your diastasis rectus, stop leaking, and feel strong in your twin mom bod! Use code TWINLIFE to save on your seat. Sign Up Now: Dr. Betsey PT Instagram: @drbetseypt on Instagram Podcasts Habits of a Mother Podcast Need help building life giving habits and developing a strong mindset for motherhood? The Habits of a Mother Podcast combines faith and habit training to help you find more joy, peace, and satisfaction in your vocation as a mother. The Push Lab Podcast Expecting a baby?… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/twin-mom-life-7647342/episodes/birth-prep-healing-after-dr-betsey-on-pelvic-floor-ab-separation-why-kegels-aren-t-the-answer/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/twin-mom-life-7647342/birth-prep-healing-after-dr-betsey-on-pelvic-floor-ab-separation-why-kegels-aren-t-the-answer.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.