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pelvic floor

British  

noun

  1. the muscular area in the lower part of the abdomen, attached to the pelvis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Other topics that will be discussed include bladder health, pelvic floor health, premature ovarian insufficiency and more.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

After an explanation of the nervous system, consent and the pelvic floor, her sessions begin with McDaniel burning sage or mugwort while the client is on the table.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

This position can strain the pelvic floor, making it harder to fully empty the bladder and increasing the chance of splashing.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

Feelings of trust between patients and providers are especially crucial in a specialty like pelvic floor therapy.

From Slate Oct. 6, 2025

The really important matter, as I have said, is that the upright position should not be resumed until the pelvic floor has become firm.

From The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy by Slemons, J. Morris (Josiah Morris)

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