Stacey Roberts: The Postpartum Rehab Gap — What No One Tells Women About Healing the Pelvic Floor

Stacey Roberts: The Postpartum Rehab Gap — What No One Tells Women About Healing the Pelvic Floor

From Well-Adjusted Mama: Holistic Support for Mamas and Mamas-To-Be by Laura Brayton, DC, CACCP, CSCP

March 17, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 256

About this episode

Stacey Roberts discusses the postpartum rehab gap and the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation for women after childbirth.

Experienced physical therapist Stacey Roberts joins the podcast to discuss the often-overlooked realities of postpartum recovery and why so many women are never properly guided through pelvic floor rehabilitation. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Stacey specializes in pelvic and sexual health and is passionate about helping patients heal naturally—often avoiding surgery, medications, and injections. In this episode, she explains the "postpartum rehab gap," why pelvic floor issues are more common than many women realize, and what steps women can take to restore strength, stability, and confidence after childbirth. As the founder of New You Health and Wellness, Stacey combines advanced manual therapy, functional medicine, and innovative technology to help patients resolve chronic pain and achieve optimal health. Through her work as a clinician, author, and podcast host, she empowers women to understand their bodies and reclaim pain-free living. Key Takeaways: Why postpartum recovery often overlooks the pelvic floor Common symptoms that signal pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth How pelvic physical therapy can help women heal and regain strength Why many…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Brayton

Guest: Stacey Roberts

Topics covered

  • postpartum recovery
  • pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • women's health
  • physical therapy
  • chronic pain

Keywords

  • pelvic health
  • natural healing
  • functional medicine
  • manual therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: New You Health and Wellness

Books & works: The Pain Free Formula: Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections, The Pain Free Formula

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