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

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 patients can avoid surgery, drugs, and injections with the right approach Practical first steps women can take to support postpartum recovery and long-term pelvic health About Stacey: Stacey Roberts, PT, RN, MSN, has over three decades of experience helping patients live pain-free while achieving their health goals. She is a Master's-prepared registered nurse, musculoskeletal specialist, pelvic and sexual health physiotherapist, and functional medicine practitioner. Stacey is the founder of New You Health and Wellness, where she integrates advanced manual therapy, functional medicine, and cutting-edge technology to help patients resolve chronic pain and restore optimal function. Many of her patients—including Stacey herself—have been able to avoid surgery, drugs, and injections through this holistic approach. She is also the author of the bestselling book The Pain Free Formula: Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections and host of the podcast The Pain Free Formula , focused on helping people overcome chronic pain and reclaim vibrant health. Connect with Stacey: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Podcast: The Pain Free Formula on Spotify and major platforms For more from Dr. Brayton: If you'd like to learn more about my virtual functional medicine practice, go to and schedule a complimentary 15 minute discovery call with me. Help more people find our show - leave a rating and review by simply clicking on . Please click the button to

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Stacey Roberts: The Postpartum Rehab Gap — What No One Tells Women About Healing the Pelvic Floor is an episode from Well-Adjusted Mama by Laura Brayton, DC, CACCP, CSCP.

This episode is 32:51 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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