Breastfeeding While Mom or Baby Is Sick

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,...

When Should I See a Pelvic Therapist After Birth?

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...

Why Kegels Don’t Work and What To Do Instead!

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...

The Benefits of Bentonite Clay and How We Can Use It

As I have written about before, toxins are a part of all facets of our lives. They are in our food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink.  Though we have systems in our bodies to rid ourselves of toxins, (kidneys, liver, colon) there are so many more in...

What Do We Put In a First Period Box For Our Daughters?

As a women’s health physical therapist, I found it actually quite fun to prepare a pre-first-period gift box for my oldest daughter.  We have had many good conversations about the changes she and her friends are going through as tweens and it only felt right to make...