Pelvic Floor Health: Pregnancy, Recovery & the Evidence Behind SRC Health

Jul 31, 2026

Our bodies are beautifully designed for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. These seasons of life are powerful, transformative and completely normal, yet they also ask so much of our muscles, pelvic floor and core. With the right education and support, women can better understand these changes and feel more confident caring for their bodies throughout the journey.

In this episode, I sit down with Sinead O'Donovan, founder of SRC Health, to explore the story behind Australia's leading medical-grade pregnancy and postpartum support garments. We discuss how these garments were developed, the research behind them, and why they have become trusted by healthcare professionals around the world.

As a midwife, I've cared for countless women experiencing pelvic girdle pain, prolapse, urinary incontinence and postpartum recovery challenges. This conversation dives into how evidence-based support can make a real difference—not only for women experiencing discomfort but also as a tool to support recovery and long-term pelvic floor health.

In this episode we chat about:

• Sinead's personal journey that inspired the creation of SRC Health
• Why pelvic floor health deserves more attention during pregnancy and postpartum
• The difference between medical-grade support garments and standard activewear
• The science behind SRC's patented support panel design
• How compression provides proprioceptive feedback to support the pelvic floor
• Managing pelvic girdle pain, pubic symphysis pain and lower back pain
• Supporting women recovering from birth, including caesarean birth
• When to start wearing pregnancy support garments
• Why correct fitting is essential for effectiveness
• Supporting women through pregnancy, birth and beyond with evidence-based care

Whether you're currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy, recovering after birth, or simply wanting to better understand your pelvic floor, this episode is packed with practical information to help you make informed decisions about your care.

About Sinead O'Donovan

Sinead O'Donovan is the founder and creator of SRC Health, Australia's original medical-grade pregnancy and postpartum support garments. Inspired by her own experiences of pelvic girdle pain, caesarean birth and postpartum recovery, Sinead developed SRC's patented support garments over 18 years ago. Today, SRC products are trusted by women, midwives, obstetricians, physiotherapists and healthcare professionals worldwide for pregnancy support, postpartum recovery and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

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Please note: All information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.