How do I take care of my pelvic floor?

I keep hearing about the pelvic floor. What am I supposed to be doing or not doing?

Dear Pelvic Floor-ishing,

The pelvic floor is a glorious support system that holds us up, holds us in and allows us to maintain digestive and sexual function. It energetically anchors us while also acting as a thoroughfare, allowing waste out and sexual health in. We use the pelvic floor everyday, all day and it deserves some praise! Unfortunately, historically in the US medical system, we only start to talk about the pelvic floor when it becomes attached to the word dysfunction. In good midwifery fashion, let’s take a moment to talk about how to honor this muscle system, promote it’s healing, and also prevent dysfunction down the road.