Does lactation affect your pelvic floor? HECK. YES. Do you recommend breastfeeding if I am able? YUP. Will lactation hurt my pelvic floor? NO! I want to talk about lactation and your pelvic floor in three different areas. The first is in relation to your abdominal canister . This is the interface and load transfer between your back, belly, diaphragm, rib cage and pelvic floor. While feeding your baby, you’ll have the option of a variety of positions. If you are having issues of pelvic pain, heaviness, urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, you’ll want to work on finding positions that put less stress on these areas. Support for your…