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...
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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...
047: Collaborative and Holistic Wellness With Kendall Hagensen
Getting to know more about our local wellness and healthcare providers is so very important. Vancouver, WA has a literal goldmine of passionate individuals striving to do better for those in their...
Pros and Cons of Belly Tape and Maternity Support Braces During Pregnancy
When it comes to the later part of pregnancy, our pregnant belly is quite obviously larger and placing extra stress on many parts of our body. This can include our low back, sciatic nerve, round...
Can I Heal My Prolapse?
I’ve been asked by many women and patients over the years what they can do about their prolapse. Will it or can it get better? What will make the discomfort go away? They are often scared and...
That Burning Sensation Down There May Not Be An Infection — And What To Do If Meds Don’t Help
A patient comes to our office with a diagnosis of chronic bladder infection, yeast infection, or vaginal bacterial infection and they also happen to have pelvic pain. The antibiotics or yeast...