Why Pregnancy Does Not Have to Be Painful

Have you experienced pelvic pain during pregnancy? What is it, exactly, and how can you manage it during your vegan pregnancy? Join Maya & Emily Pastrana, PT, DPT as they discuss these questions & more. If you've been told to "go on bed rest" or pregnancy is "just painful sometimes" don’t miss Emily’s top 5 (or 6) tips every woman should know before, during, and after pregnancy. Pregnancy can be uncomfortable, but it does not have to be painful. Emily Pastrana is a pelvic floor doctor of physical therapy, birth doula, yoga instructor, and photographer working in women’s health. She is the founder of Empowering You, a mobile pelvic health clinic, serving those experiencing any symptoms involving the pelvic floor or associated with pregnancy or postpartum complications. She is a proud vegan who firmly believes in the power of plants during pregnancy. And she lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband and cats where she enjoys taking photographs, cooking and gardening.

Connect with Emily: Website: empoweringyoultd.com Instagram: @em__powering Podcast: I'm Not Ovaryacting!

Connect with Maya: Website: The Vegan Prenatal Collective (https://veganprenatalnutrition.com/) Instagram: @vegan.prenatal.nutrition

Resources: pelvicrehab.com