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Why didn't they tell me about this?

AS

"I experienced a birth injury in July of 2019. Then, a few weeks postpartum I began experiencing symptoms of prolapse...heaviness in my vagina, feeling a bulge at my vaginal opening while showering, as well as having a couple fecal incontinence accidents. I felt as if my body was broken. I was cycling between emotions of deep sadness, anger, and shame. Why had no one told me about prolapse? Why, out of all the postpartum material I read, was this topic not addressed in detail? Why did my midwife not mention the statistics of this or what I could do to prevent it during our monthly visits? Thankfully, I found Marcy through her Instagram account and I felt a glimmer of hope. Even just two sessions with her made a world of difference. She gave me specific actions and exercises I could do to improve my symptoms, but most importantly she listened to my story. I felt heard and understood. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders and didn't feel so alone. No matter what stage of life you are in, if you are experiencing symptoms that feel like a hindrance to enjoying your life, you owe it to yourself to work with Marcy. If you don't have any symptoms but are pregnant/plan to be pregnant, please gift yourself the opportunity to work with Marcy. This is probably one of the best forms of self care you can give yourself as a mama-to-be. We spend so much time preparing everything for our little bundle of joy, but we can't forget to take some time for ourselves."

It was all the information I didn’t have the first time that would have saved me a lot of pain and pelvic floor issues the first time

GG

"I met Marcy 32 weeks into my second pregnancy. I developed pelvic floor issues after my first pregnancy and had been to 4 different pelvic floor PT’s before meeting Marcy. She was a life saver. In the 8 short weeks before the birth of number 2 we worked on pelvic floor and abdominal engagement. We went through different pushing positions and strategies best for my pelvic floor. We also did lots of perineal massage. It was all the information I didn’t have the first time that would have saved me a lot of pain and pelvic floor issues the first time (in my opinion). I went into my second labor and birth so confident that everything was going to be ok and it was! The birth was fast and smooth and the recovery was so different from my first birth. Marcy has a wealth of knowledge and I felt so supported and informed working with her"

I felt more prepared for birth with her help

CS

"Marcy taught me how to relax my pelvic floor, and the stretches to support that during pregnancy. I also saw her after birth both times to evaluate my pelvic floor and help me strengthen without doing harm. She taught me how to reduce the scarring of my c section and strengthen my abs without putting pressure on my pelvic floor. She is so knowledgeable, but also sincere in her delivery. She absolutely wants and can help. I felt more prepared for birth with her help, and the second time reassured that I would have her as an ally"

With less fear and a better understanding of my body, my second delivery went smoothly and my recovery was much faster.

DR

"Marcy helped my prepare for my second delivery, after a birth injury and a long recovery following my first. She helped me prepare physically and mentally. She helped me understand what pushing actually was, and this removed a lot of fear and anxiety leading up to the birth of my second baby. With less fear and a better understanding of my body, my second delivery went smoothly and my recovery was much faster. I’m so glad I prepared for my second delivery with Marcy!"
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The DT Method: The Standard in Birth Prep & Recovery

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Meet Dr. Marcy, PT, DPT, WCS

Board Certified Women's Health Clinician, Author, Public Speaker, and Women's Health Advovcate

PT, DPT, WCS

Dr. Marcy Crouch

Marcy received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California and then completed a Women’s Health Residency program in Dallas, TX and obtained her WCS, which identifies her as Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. She has taught pregnancy and sexual health courses in her community, as well as continuing education courses for PT's both nationally and internationally, and has taught at the University level. She has owned a successful clinic, built a following on social media as @thedowntheredoc, spoken at national events, contributed to popular blogs and magazines, and is having candid and powerful conversations about women's health and how we NEED to do better. She is the mother to 2 amazing boys, and has first hand experience of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She'll help guide your program with professional and personal experience and knows the demands of motherhood.

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It's time, Mama

Don't be in the group of women who ask "why didn't they tell me, I wish I had known". Be in the group of Mamas who are ready to face anything with knowledge, confidence, and with a sense of purposeful calm.

You Will:

  • Have your Recovery Roadmap

    Foundations: Build a Better Core gives you the missing link from birth to recovery. There is no roadmap for moms, we are just expected to "deal with it" when we are leaking pee or having pain. Foundations: Build a Better Core gives you the program every mom needs after baby, so you are recovering the RIGHT way, every step of the way. No more scrolling the web at 3 am trying to cobble together answers.

  • Return to the lifestyle YOU want

    Avoiding exercise, activity, being social, and even day-to-day things because of leaking urine or poop, pain, or feeling like a stranger in a new body is NO MORE. You won't have the hesitation or the fear when returning to the activities that give you joy. You have your team in place and you are armed with knowledge and will not feel unsure or afraid you are going to "make it worse" or "hurt yourself".

  • Fit it into your busy lifestyle as a Mom

    No more juggling schedules, getting child-care, missing work meetings, and re-arranging life to get to an appointment. The DT Method is designed for a busy mom's lifestyle. Watch when you want, where you want, on what you want. I teach you how to do this program throughout the day and provide a framework so you can be successful.

  • Bounce Forward

    We don't need to "get our bodies back" after baby. We didn't lose them in our diaper bag. We don't need to "bounce back". We need to learn how to recover, how to be healthy, how to move forward in our new, AMAZING bodies. You will Bounce Forward from your birth with a sense of pride, confidence, and strength. You're a warrior, Mama.

We Don't Need to "Bounce Back" after having a baby

You deserve to be supported, have the tools, resources, and information to prepare for birth and recover fully after baby. The time is NOW to stop accepting the standard of "oh that's what you get for having a baby" and to demand better care. Your body is important, your journey is valuable, and your experience is valid. It's time to bring dignity and respect to our healing journey. You are worth it. Bounce Forward

I learned more about my pelvic floor through this course than I did in the last 39 years and 2 pregnancies

LK

"The lessons were so interesting and I'm grateful to learn them now to share with other mamas. Marcy's enthusiasm and energy is amazing. I learned more about my pelvic floor through this course than I did in the last 39 years and 2 pregnancies!"

One appointment at 6 weeks Post-Partum isn't enough.

If you are tired of waiting for things to get better on their own (they don't), not having answers, and feeling dismissed by the medical community, your time is NOW.