Prenatal PT · Sacramento Area

Prenatal Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy | Floora PT

Pregnancy is hard on your body — but pelvic pain, leaking, and discomfort aren't things you should just endure. And how you prepare your pelvic floor now has a direct impact on your birth and recovery. Dr. Loretta Barry, DPT helps Sacramento-area moms feel better during pregnancy and prepare their bodies for what's ahead.

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"After about six sessions I already feel a huge difference — even my family noticed I stopped complaining about pain."

— Ella Kor

Dr. Loretta Barry providing prenatal pelvic floor physical therapy and birth prep

Does This Sound Like You?

Pregnancy Symptoms PT Can Help With

These symptoms are common during pregnancy — but that doesn't mean you have to just survive them. Pelvic floor PT addresses the physical source of each one.

Pelvic girdle pain — deep pelvic, hip, or SI joint pain that makes walking, rolling over, or climbing stairs difficult
Round ligament pain — sharp, shooting pain on the sides of your lower belly with movement or position changes
Leaking during pregnancy — stress incontinence triggered by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or exercise
Tailbone pain — coccyx discomfort that worsens with sitting, standing, or certain positions
Pubic symphysis pain — sharp or aching pain at the front of your pelvis, often worse when separating legs
Anxiety about birth and recovery — uncertainty about what's happening in your body and how to prepare

How Dr. Loretta Barry Helps

Preparing Your Body for Birth — and the Recovery After

Prenatal pelvic floor PT serves two goals simultaneously: reducing the discomfort you're feeling right now, and preparing your pelvic floor for what's ahead. Both matter enormously — and the second one is dramatically underutilized.

Birth preparation. Your pelvic floor needs to be able to relax and lengthen during delivery, not just contract. Dr. Loretta Barry teaches perineal massage techniques, optimal pushing positions, and breath coordination strategies specifically designed to reduce tearing risk and support a smoother delivery.

Pelvic girdle pain management. PGP during pregnancy responds very well to manual therapy, specific movement modifications, and targeted strengthening. Dr. Loretta Barry identifies the exact contributors to your pain and gives you a clear, practical plan to reduce it — often within 2–3 sessions.

Incontinence treatment. Leaking during pregnancy is a signal that the pelvic floor needs attention. Left untreated, it often worsens postpartum. Dr. Loretta Barry addresses it directly during pregnancy with safe, trimester-appropriate techniques.

Setting up postpartum recovery. The work you do during pregnancy directly affects how fast you recover after delivery. Dr. Loretta Barry teaches the foundational breathing and movement patterns that will guide your postpartum recovery from day one.

The Process

Restore. Retrain. Reclaim.

Prenatal PT follows a clear arc — from relieving current symptoms to preparing your pelvic floor for birth to giving you the tools for a faster postpartum recovery.

Restore

Reduce current pain and dysfunction. Address pelvic girdle pain, leaking, and discomfort — so pregnancy is more comfortable and your body has the tissue baseline it needs.

Retrain

Teach your pelvic floor to relax, coordinate, and manage pressure. Build the birth preparation skills — perineal massage, pushing mechanics, breath strategies — that support a smoother delivery.

Reclaim

Enter delivery and postpartum with confidence. Leave each session knowing exactly what to do, what to expect, and how to set your body up for the fastest possible recovery.

How We Work Together

Premium, 1-on-1 PT — In Clinic, Virtually, or In Your Home

Three ways to get care — all 1-on-1, all with Dr. Loretta Barry. Choose what fits your life.

At Our Lincoln Clinic

Our primary location — 583 F St, Suite 112, Lincoln, CA. A beautiful new building with a private, fully equipped treatment room. Easy access, plenty of parking, no waiting room.

583 F St Suite 112 · Lincoln, CA 95648

Virtual Sessions

Remote 1-on-1 care via video — ideal for education, exercise programming, and follow-up visits. Available to patients anywhere in California.

In-Home Sessions

Dr. Loretta Barry comes to you. No commute, no parking, no waiting room. Especially convenient when mobility is limited or you're juggling other kids at home.

Every session is 1-on-1 with Dr. Loretta Barry — no aides, no techs, no handoffs. Learn more about our Lincoln clinic →

What Patients Say

44 Five-Star Reviews and Counting

"Dr. Loretta Barry examined me during my third trimester and gave great advice to prepare for labor. She came to my house and made the entire experience comfortable."

— Hannah

"Dr Loretta is a wealth of knowledge. She approached the session in a very gentle and supportive way, not just as a pelvic floor specialist, but as another mama and woman — taking the time to ensure that I felt comfortable, understood and supported."

— Joann De Tomasi

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Common Questions

Prenatal PT — What You Need to Know

When should I start prenatal pelvic floor PT?

You can start at any point during pregnancy. Many patients come in with a specific symptom like pelvic girdle pain or leaking, while others come proactively in the third trimester for birth prep. Earlier is generally better — more time to address symptoms and prepare the pelvic floor for delivery.

Is pelvic floor PT safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Prenatal pelvic floor PT is safe, gentle, and specifically adapted for pregnancy. Dr. Loretta Barry is trained in prenatal assessment and takes every precaution appropriate to each trimester. Internal assessment is performed only when clinically indicated and with full informed consent.

Can prenatal PT help me have an easier birth?

Research supports that pelvic floor PT during pregnancy — especially perineal massage guidance and pelvic floor coordination training — can reduce the risk of tearing, shorten the pushing phase, and improve postpartum recovery. Dr. Loretta Barry teaches specific birth preparation techniques that help your body work with the delivery process.

I'm leaking during pregnancy — is that normal?

Leaking during pregnancy is common but not something you should just accept. It's a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction that can worsen postpartum if not addressed. Dr. Loretta Barry can assess and treat leaking during pregnancy with safe, effective techniques appropriate to each trimester.

What is pelvic girdle pain and can PT help?

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) refers to pain in the pelvis, hips, pubic symphysis, or SI joints during pregnancy. It's caused by ligament laxity and the load changes of a growing belly. PT — including manual therapy, load management strategies, and targeted exercises — is highly effective for reducing PGP symptoms.