Our bodies are amazing and are designed to HEAL. They can heal from illness, physical injury, and emotional injury. It’s remarkable. And as a physical therapist who has made it my life’s work to aid in the healing of others, I have constantly immersed myself in the...
Chances are you’ve heard of the baby blues. If you’ve given birth, you’ve probably been asked a range of questions or given a questionnaire by your OB/GYN or baby’s pediatrician. Yes, it’s true sometimes baby blues can be a common reaction due to a change in hormones...
There are many reasons why breastfeeding in winter is beneficial for both mom and baby, but breastfeeding during the cold winter months, especially with so many germs going around, presents even more unique challenges. With germs and viruses going around,...
As we see women during their pregnancies, we are often asked “when should I come back to see you”? This is a great question because we strongly recommend that EVERY postpartum woman see a pelvic therapist following every birth. While this will depend on a lot of...
It’s super easy to find detailed checklists for what to pack for the hospital bag, what baby needs their first months in the home, etc, but when it comes to preparing our bodies physically for labor?? Typically crickets, or generalizations like “stay fit” or “keep...
After years of advocating for better pelvic healthcare advice for women by passionate pelvic floor specialist PTs preaching “kegels aren’t for everyone”, we have finally seen a mass narrative shift in the larger society. We are starting to hear patients come into our...
