Talking about the effects of breast cancer treatment on pelvic health with Amanda Olson, DPT. Did you know that breast cancer treatments can affect your pelvic floor health? We talk about issues...
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049: Holistic Solutions For the Menopause Phase
There has NEVER been a better time to be a woman heading into or going through the transition called menopause! With all of the information now available to us, we no longer have to look towards...
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...
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...
How To Physically Prepare Your Body For Labor
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...
After Abdominal Wall Surgery… Moving, Breathing, and Getting Around in the First Weeks
It can come as a shock in the early days and weeks after an abdominal wall surgery just how difficult getting around and even getting comfortable to sleep can be. Patients are usually sent home...
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...
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...
048: Fit For Birth Chat with founder James Goodlatte
We get to know James Goodlatte, the founder of Fit For Birth. A holistic prenatal and postpartum wellness and fitness education platform for both fitness and health professionals as well as for...
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...