Dr. Emma’s Favorites
A curated collection of pelvic floor PT–approved products I trust and recommend to help you feel strong, supported, and confident.
These are the products I personally used during both of my pregnancies and regularly recommend to my patients for pelvic floor support, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.
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Pregnancy
A pregnancy must! I use the 65 cm size in clinic for exercises, stretches, and labor preparation. A thinner, more discreet abdominal support during pregnancy, that is also breathable in the Florida heat!
Compression socks help improve lower extremity circulation and reduce swelling during pregnancy. I found them particularly helpful during postpartum because I had more swelling due to my c-section. 
These compression shorts help manage pelvic pressure and heaviness during pregnancy, especially on days where you are on your feet a lot. This pillow has kept me comfortable through both of my pregnancies! Use HAVEN15 for a discount. This sling helps manage pelvic pain and heaviness during pregnancy, and can help reduce labial swelling by applying pressure to your pelvic area. 
Postpartum
This pillow provided much needed support during my breastfeeding journey. Even as my c-section was healing, I found this pillow to be very comfortable!The peri bottle is an effective way to maintain hygiene without irritating tender and healing vaginal tissue.
Witch hazel is helpful for relieving swelling, itching, discomfort, and burning (especially if you experienced any tearing during childbirth).To assist with c-section scar healing once the incision is closed. 
After a c-section having some abdominal support during the first week or two of healing makes a world of difference! I like the tri-velcro design of the Momcozy binder, as it allows you to adjust the compression for abdominal support. This also comes in a regular and petite fit for my shorter-torso moms.
Cupping is helpful for c-section scar healing by improving tissue mobility and blood flow. I prefer to use the soft silicone cups rather than the plastic cups. Pelvic Floor
Magnesium citrate helps to increase the amount of water absorbed by the intestines, which helps soften stool and makes it easier to pass. With any over-the-counter supplement, please check with your doctor to make sure this is appropriate for you!
This squatting position helps relax the puborectalis muscle, making emptying a lot easier and eliminating the need to strain.
This has become a patient-favorite lubricant of the samples in my office! It's water-based gel and safe to use with condoms, pelvic wands, and pelvic dilators. Sitz baths are a great way to manage hemorrhoid symptoms at home, including itching and irritation. 
The wand is useful in reducing pelvic pain and promoting downtraining of the pelvic floor muscles. It is also a great tool to use during pregnancy to perform perineal soft tissue work to reduce risk of tearing during childbirth. A clean ingredient silicone-based lubricant that is safe to use with condoms (just not silicone dilators and wands). 
Rectal dilators help relax the pelvic floor msucles and reduce symptoms of pelvic pain, while restoring or improving the elasticity of the anal opening. Vaginal dilators help reduce pelvic pain and vaginismus symptoms by progressively stretching pelvic floor muscles. 
An over-the-counter device that provides support to reduce incontinence, as well as mild prolapse support. It's a great option to see if a pessary would be beneficial for symptoms, without needing formal sizing. Use DOC10 for 10% off!A clean ingredient lubricant that is safe for sensitive skin and fine to use with pelvic wands, dilators, and condoms. 
This belt helps compress and support the sacroiliac joints. It can be particularly helpful during pregnancy as there is more laxity within the pelvis during the second and third trimester.
These help control the depth of penetration if certain positions are painful during intercourse. Use code WOOHOO for 20% off!Active Motherhood
I have trained for half marathons with this stroller and put many miles on it!I use these in clinic so often - for core exercises, posture training, or stability interventions!
These are a great way to perform soft tissue mobility at home, especially in the upper back muscles that are often overworked with nursing and caregiving activities.This strap is helpful for hamstring and quadricep stretching at home.
These bands are great because they don't roll and pinch skin during use. I tried many bras on and this was my preferred running bra while I was breastfeeding. It doesn't have clasps to nurse during runs, but I was still able to maneuver it to breastfeed while I was doing longer runs with her in the stroller. 
