Assemblymember Boerner’s Bill to Prioritize Postpartum Health Signed by the Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 2756, aimed at postpartum recovery by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas), was signed by the Governor. AB 2756 would establish a pilot program for pelvic floor and core conditioning group classes for birthing people between their six-to-twelve-week postpartum window in the County of San Diego.

“Right now, postpartum care is too difficult and complicated to access after childbirth. From a lack of professionals certified in pelvic floor exercises to minimal education regarding changes the body undergoes after childbirth. Recovering from birth in this country is a struggle,” said Assemblymember Boerner. “Thanks to the Governor’s support of AB 2756, California won’t be abandoning new parents postpartum, but continuing to support them on their healing journey.”

According to the University of California, Los Angeles Health, one in three people who give birth will experience pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime. Currently, most postpartum check-ups are focused on a urine exam, mental health, and a brief pelvic examination but fail to address the anatomical changes that take place on the pelvic floor, ultimately leading to urinary continence, pelvic organ prolapse, and low back pain, among others.

In California, Scripps Health in San Diego is one of few healthcare systems currently providing pelvic floor and core conditioning physical therapy.

“AB 2756 will make pelvic floor physical therapy the standard for birthing Californians in the future,” stated Assemblymember Boerner.

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Assemblymember Tasha Boerner represents the 77th District, which encompasses Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Coronado and the coastal communities of La Jolla south to Downtown San Diego. You can learn more about Assemblymember Boerner at a77.asmdc.org, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter/X.