The Postpartum Exam That None of Us Had But Should

When it comes to the modern woman’s postpartum journey, there is usually a lot lacking in the care and support department.  If you are reading this and feeling that this does not describe your experience, then count yourself in the minority. When it comes to the...

PAIN: A Different Perspective

Pain.  The thing that none of us wants to have or deal with.  And yet, it is an unavoidable part of our human existence.  To speak simply here, there are two kinds of pain.  The kind that comes on with a sudden injury or event (think car accident or fall), and the...

Why Kegels Are NOT The Cure All

Most women have at some point in their adult lives heard the word “Kegel”.  They have a vague idea of what it is (such as stop the flow of urine), and may have been told by their OBGYN that they should probably be doing many of them every day.  For forever.  And that...

What I Wish I Had Known Before Having My First Baby

When my husband and I were expecting our first baby, I vividly remember going to the local bookstore to dive into the pregnancy books to learn all about this strange thing called pregnancy.  A few months later,  I had that little panicked feeling inside that said...