Labor Prep Workshop
w/ Pelvic Floor PT Jessica Chastka
Your body is undergoing incredible changes during pregnancy, and understanding how to support it can make a big difference for birth and recovery. In this workshop, pelvic floor physical therapist, Jessica Chastka PT, DPT, WCS will guide you through:
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What the pelvic floor and core actually are and their role in labor and birth (not just pregnancy and postpartum!)
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Why pelvic floor relaxation is important for labor and how you can practice relaxation on your own at home
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What you can do prior to and during birth to reduce the likelihood and severity of perineal tearing
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What you can do prior to and during birth to improve the efficacy of your pushing
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Labor positions that you can use with or without an epidural
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Safe exercise guidelines during pregnancy
You’ll leave with practical tools, strategies, and a deeper understanding of your body—so you can feel confident heading into birth and supported as you recover afterward.
Open to anyone in pregnancy, no yoga experience needed.
$29 | Oak + Lotus Members get 15% Off!
Sun 11/2 | 3pm
Meet Jessica!
Jessica (she/her) is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Austin, TX with a decade of experience helping people navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Board Certified in Women’s Health, she has treated a wide range of pelvic health conditions and taught continuing education for other PTs across the country.
She is passionate about supporting pregnant and postpartum people with evidence-based, practical strategies—busting myths, simplifying the overwhelm of online advice, and empowering families to feel confident in their bodies. As both a clinician and a parent, Jessica brings expertise and real-life perspective to her teaching, meeting people where they are and helping them prepare for birth and beyond.