Navigating Pelvic Floor Health with The Down There Doc

02/05/25 • 41 min

Welcome to the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast! In this episode, host Amy chats with Dr. Marcy Crouch, a renowned pelvic floor physical therapist known as 'The Down There Doc' on social media. Together, they discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, Dr. Marcy's approach to birth preparation and postpartum recovery, and common concerns such as vaginal tearing, pain, and incontinence. They also touch on the significance of proper terminology, the role of pelvic floor PT in labor, and debunk common myths about Kegels. Get insights into Marcy's upcoming free webinar, 'Push Prep 101,' and learn tips about navigating motherhood while maintaining pelvic floor health. Don't miss this informative conversation!

Right now Dr. Marcy is currently offering a FREE webinar for Pregnant Mamas called Push Prep 101. In this webinar Mamas will learn what to REALLY expect during pushing and delivery (including Dr. Marcy's proven system to reduce the risk of tearing), so you can leave fear at the doorstep, and give birth confidently! HERE is the registration link.

You can find Dr. Marcy on social media here:

IG: @thedowntheredoc
TikTok: @thedowntheredoc
No Mama Left Behind: HERE
Website: www.thedowntheredoc.com

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You can find Dr. Marcy on social media here:

IG: @thedowntheredoc
TikTok: @thedowntheredoc
No Mama Left Behind: HERE
Website: www.thedowntheredoc.com

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Be Where You Are Today - Navigating Pelvic Floor Health with The Down There Doc

Transcript

[00:00:00] Amy: Hi everybody. I'm Amy and welcome to the be where you are today podcast where I connect with fitness and nutrition professionals so we can help you wherever you are in your journey. Today I'm talking to Dr. Marcy Crouch. Marcy is a doctor of physical therapy. She's a mom of two and she is the down there doc on social media.

She is dedicated to. serving, empowering and equipping women and the birthing community from birth preparation through postpartum rec