When Is the Right Time to Refer to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

by
Dr. Jenny Donahue, DPT, Director of Clinical Ops
&
Mariam Taha, DPT, Pelvic Floor Specialist

You see the whole person—so do we.

Together, we can support your clients’ physical and emotional well-being, leading to more confident births and smoother postpartum transitions. At Kins, we believe pelvic floor physical therapy should be as accessible and inclusive as possible, no matter where your patient lives or what their insurance looks like.

After many conversations with Midwives, we often get asked: “When is the right time to refer?”
Here’s the short answer: There’s no wrong time.

Below, we break down the best times to refer a client for pelvic health PT, from early pregnancy to postpartum recovery, with clear guidance on who benefits, when, and why.