Postpartum
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Brookfield & Mequon

Recover with purpose—not just time.

We offer physical therapy & wellness care and support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Our therapists are trained in pelvic floor muscle evaluation, breathing techniques and corrective exercise to address pelvic floor, core, and hip weakness. We clear up any confusion and provide individualized answers for YOU!

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Recover and Rebuild After Birth

Pregnancy and delivery place significant stress on your core, pelvic floor, hips, and spine. After birth, your body begins the process of healing and rebuilding strength—but many women are left navigating discomfort, weakness, or uncertainty about how to safely return to activity.

Postpartum physical therapy supports your recovery by restoring strength, improving pelvic floor function, and helping your body move efficiently again.

At Breathe in Motion, our Doctors of Physical Therapy provide personalized postpartum care designed to help you recover from pregnancy and delivery, address lingering symptoms, and rebuild confidence in your body as you return to daily life, exercise, and sport.

Common Complaints

Many women assume symptoms after childbirth are simply part of motherhood. While common, these issues often respond well to targeted physical therapy.

Postpartum rehabilitation focuses on restoring core and pelvic floor coordination while supporting your body as it heals from pregnancy and birth.

Many postpartum clients seek care for:

Addressing these concerns early helps restore strength, improve movement, and support a smoother return to the activities you enjoy.

Return to Exercise and Activity

Returning to exercise after pregnancy requires more than simply waiting for your six-week clearance. Your core, pelvic floor, and movement patterns must work together to manage pressure and support your body during higher-impact activities.

Postpartum physical therapy helps you safely rebuild strength and progress back into movement through:

  • Pelvic floor strength and coordination training
  • Core rehabilitation and diastasis recti recovery
  • Breathing and pressure management strategies
  • Progressive strength training
  • Return-to-running and impact preparation
  • Postural support for lifting, carrying, and feeding your baby

This process helps you return to workouts, running, lifting, or daily activities with greater confidence and control.

Why Choose Breathe In Motion

Postpartum recovery deserves more than a standard approach. Here’s what makes Breathe in Motion different:

  • 55-minute one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands the orthopedic and pelvic health changes that occur after pregnancy and delivery.
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to your birth experience, recovery timeline, activity goals, and lifestyle.
  • Hands-on care including manual therapy, myofascial release, soft tissue work, and mobility techniques to improve comfort and restore movement.
  • Strength and movement training designed to rebuild your core, pelvic floor, hips, and posture as your body heals.
  • Guidance for returning to exercise with postpartum-specific progressions and pressure management strategies.
  • A whole-body approach—because the pelvic floor, abdominal wall, breathing mechanics, and hips must work together for lasting recovery.
Whether you want to stay active, prepare your body for labor, or reduce pregnancy discomfort, your care is tailored to help you feel strong and supported every step of the way.

Book your evaluation today and get started with a physical therapy team that listens, treats holistically, and gets results.

Client Success Stories

Our treatments and services always begin with finding the root of any imbalances and pain. With our whole body approach, you’ll get moving AND FEELING YOUR BEST!

Ryan’s Story – Soccer Player

Carrie’s Story – Long-Distance Runner

Addie’s Story – Dancer

WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

I’ve been seeing Stephanie for a shoulder injury. I appreciate her extreme care, her thoughtfulness, and most importantly her use of creative approaches to relieve the pain and help my shoulder heal. My number one goal is to avoid surgery and with Steph’s help, I have my best chance!

BW
This place is an absolutely amazing place to get Physical Therapy. I have been to many different medical facilities, and nothing has compared to the treatment that I get here. At first it may seem like a lot with the cost, but they will work with you, and it will be worth it in the end. I have done only 4/5 sessions so far and we have gotten more done than doing twenty sessions under insurance at a hospital system. The ladies that treat you here are super nice and understanding.
AM

Molly is incredibly knowledgeable! I saw her for pelvic floor health for my second pregnancy. She asked questions I haven’t been asked before and did a thorough evaluation to try and get to the root cause of ailments I had with my first pregnancy. She exudes passion for what she does and stressed the importance of prevention. She never made me feel silly for asking questions and explained what and why she was doing in a way I could understand. I would absolutely recommend Molly and Breathe in Motion to any pregnant and postpartum mamas!

AD

I’m a mom of two young and very active little ones. I had on and off low back pain since my last pregnancy and everyday life with my kids was becoming more painful and frustrating. I started therapy with Molly and was so impressed with her kind and compassionate demeanor, her knowledge, the quality of and her practice based on treating the whole person, listening to needs and helping achieve goals. I am back to chasing my kids and being active without pain! Molly is absolutely wonderful! So grateful.

KG

After coming to Breathe in Motion, I gained an entirely new understanding of how my body moves and what it actually needs to stay strong. As someone with a healthcare background, I’ve seen a lot of physical therapy—but this experience was different. Rather than focusing on one painful area, they looked at my whole body, uncovered movement patterns and core weaknesses I didn’t realize were holding me back, and helped me retrain how I engage, posture, and move during exercise. Through my sessions, I became more aware of when to use my core, how everything connects, and how to support my body long-term—especially as I work toward running multiple half marathons. Their holistic, thoughtful approach wasn’t about quick fixes; it was about real, lasting healing, and that’s what’s made me feel stronger and more prepared for whatever comes next.

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