Wondering what to expect in your 6 week postpartum visit? Navigating the early postpartum days after your baby is born can be overwhelming. Between sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, and physical changes to your body, even brushing your teeth can feel like a win!...
If you are currently pregnant or postpartum, you’ve likely heard some mention of diastasis recti (DRA) – but are you familiar with how to know if you have diastasis recti? Diastasis recti is when the connective tissue in the middle of your abdominal muscles...
Varicose veins are swollen veins that can occur anywhere in the body. They are often the result of increased pressure to an area. Increased pressure on the pelvic floor during pregnancy is common, and can lead to vulvar varicosities, or varicose veins on your vulva....
Perineal tearing during a vaginal delivery can have varying levels of severity, and each woman’s tissue heals differently. While most perineal tearing heals on its own with stitching, there are times when the body can over heal and develop an excess of tissue at the...
Just had a baby and wondering when you can get back to your high intensity workouts? We get it. Finding low impact HIIT exercises postpartum is slow and steady. What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) consists of...
Welcoming a child into the world can be one of the most magical experiences that we have as human beings. After all, it’s a miracle of life! But there is one aspect of being a new parent that we aren’t talking about enough. That’s the mental turmoil...
Massage what?!? Perineal massage and other types of pelvic floor massage can be beneficial during pregnancy. Learn how to do perineal massage during pregnancy from a pelvic floor physical therapist! What is perineal massage? The perineum is the area between the...
I know, I know – the last thing on your mind when you’re feeling ready to pop is probably stretches for labor and delivery. But, doing stretches for labor is super beneficial for your body during pregnancy. And no, it’s not all kegel exercises!...
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Teresa Pitman Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for...
Folks. Lend me your ears. (Or vaginas rather.) I know firsthand how fun it is to pack a hospital bag for your labor and delivery. The anticipation. The wanting to be ready at a moment’s notice. The packing and repacking as the nesting feelings kick in. Gushing over...
A topic often under-discussed is how breastfeeding or pumping affects your pelvic health and how estrogen plays into it. I want to shed some light on changes after childbirth and how breastfeeding or pumping affects your pelvic health. During pregnancy, you have...
Perineal scar tissue forms in the perineum, the area between the anus and the vagina. It can result from various factors, including episiotomy during childbirth, tearing, surgical procedures, or injuries in the perineal region. Perineal scar tissue massage offers a...
Two Easy Solutions for Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy One of my biggest tips during pregnancy is to be proactive and wear pelvic supports for pregnancy as needed. Taking care of your body (and vagina) can make it pregnancy a much more comfortable and enjoyable...
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