pelvic floor birth prep program

Personalized, Mind–Body Birth Preparation in Darien, CT

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Prepare your body, mind, and nervous system for birth with 1:1 prenatal physical therapy designed around you.

The ABODE Birth Prep Program is a holistic, in‑person birth preparation experience for pregnant women who want to feel strong, embodied, calm, and empowered heading into labor—no matter how their birth unfolds.

This is not a one‑size‑fits‑all birth prep program. It’s individualized prenatal physical therapy that blends evidence‑based pelvic floor care, manual therapy, movement, and mindset work so you can meet birth with confidence and intuition.

Who This Program Is For

This program is for you if:

  • You’re pregnant (typically 2nd–3rd trimester)

  • You’re a first‑time mom or preparing for a second or subsequent birth

  • You’re planning a vaginal birth, VBAC, or C‑section

  • You want to reduce fear around tearing, long labor, or feeling out of control in a hospital setting

  • You’ve tried traditional pelvic floor physical therapy and want something more integrative and personalized

  • You’re craving a birth prep experience that honors both science and intuition

If you want to show up to birth feeling physically prepared, emotionally grounded, and mentally resilient, this was made for you.

What makes ABODE’s birth prep program different

Most birth prep focuses on education alone. ABODE prepares your actual body for birth.

Each session is tailored to your posture, pelvis, movement patterns, nervous system, and goals for birth. We combine hands‑on care with practical tools you can use during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

Your personalized birth prep may include:

  • Manual therapy to optimize pelvic alignment and posture for birth

  • Treatment to prevent or relieve pregnancy‑related aches and pains

  • Tailored mobility and strength programming (Body Ready Method–based)

  • Core awareness and breath coordination for labor and pushing

  • Pelvic floor preparation for birth and recovery

  • Labor pain management strategies and position prep

  • Mindset and nervous system regulation (inspired by hypnobirthing principles)

  • Thoughtful postpartum planning so you’re supported after birth, too

This is prenatal physical therapy as birth preparation—not just rehab, and not just education.

The Transformation

    • Strong, mobile, and connected to your body

    • Confident in labor positions and pushing strategies

    • Prepared for birth regardless of how it unfolds

    • Calm and grounded

    • More trusting of your intuition

    • Less fear around labor and medical environments

    • Resilient and empowered

    • Informed without feeling overwhelmed

    • Able to advocate for yourself with clarity

The goal isn’t a “perfect” birth—it’s a positive, supported, and embodied experience, even when plans change.

About your provider

The ABODE Birth Prep Program is led by Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT, a mama of 1, pelvic floor physical therapist and birth prep specialist.

Kat brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and embodiment‑based care, combining:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy specialization

  • Body Ready Method® certification

  • Pilates

  • Feminine Embodiment Certification (School of Embodied Arts)

Her approach supports physiologic birth while honoring all birth preferences—including vaginal birth, VBAC, and planned or unplanned C‑sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most clients begin between 20–28 weeks of pregnancy, which allows ample time to prepare your body, nervous system, and pelvic floor for birth while adapting the work as your pregnancy progresses.

    That said, there is no “too late” to start. Whether you’re early in your second trimester or entering the third, sessions are always tailored to meet your body where it is and focus on what will be most supportive right now.

    If you’re unsure when to begin, we can determine the ideal timing during your first visit.

  • Unlike group birth classes that focus mainly on education, the ABODE Birth Prep Program is 1:1 prenatal physical therapy. Each session is tailored to your posture, pelvis, movement patterns, and nervous system, combining hands-on pelvic floor care, movement, and mindset preparation to support your unique birth experience.

  • Yes. This program supports all types of births, including vaginal birth, VBAC, and planned or unplanned C-sections. Birth prep isn’t just about pushing — it’s about preparing your body, breath, and nervous system to feel supported, empowered, and resilient no matter how your birth unfolds.

  • While no program can guarantee specific birth outcomes, prenatal pelvic floor physical therapy can help optimize pelvic mobility, coordination, and pushing strategies, which may support a more efficient and connected labor experience. The focus is on preparing your body to respond and adapt during birth.

  • Absolutely. Birth prep physical therapy isn’t only for treating pain. Many clients come in feeling physically “fine” but want to optimize posture, mobility, core coordination, and nervous system regulation to feel more prepared and confident heading into labor and postpartum recovery.

  • The ABODE Birth Prep Program is offered in personalized packages, depending on how much support you want during pregnancy.

    Please contact us hello@abodeptwellness.com for pricing.