Women are working longer into their pregnancies and often returning to work sooner than ever before — and the effects of carrying a child can have a direct and lasting impact on not only their health, but their ability to perform at work. An expanded pelvic health benefit program from digital platform Hinge Health is looking to help employers provide much-needed support throughout the transition.
According to the Department of Labor, women make up almost half of the workforce in the U.S., and 85% of them will become mothers during their careers. Of these, research says that 75% will experience musculoskeletal disorders (MSK) including pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Along with pregnancy, catalysts of PFD can include weight, advancing age, and overuse of the pelvic floor muscles. The condition can result in symptoms that are painful, embarrassing and chronic, and for many women, can become severe enough to cause missed work.
