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How to Pump at Work: 5 Must Have Items for Breastfeeding Moms
Personally, I had an overall great breastfeeding journey, and I wouldn't change anything...except having to pump at work. While I was dedicated to being able to continue breastfeeding after...
A Guide to Postpartum Recovery Weeks 2-4
If it felt like all the attention was on you and baby during pregnancy, then you're likely not alone. There is a lot of fanfare leading up to baby's arrival. Postpartum, however, can feel like just...
Postpartum Core Exercises: How To Regain Strength
During pregnancy, our bodies endure a lot. Just about every part of the pregnant body sees change, and the core is not spared. While it's completely normal to experience a variety of changes, many...
How to Prevent Diastasis Recti
If you're pregnant with your first or 5th, you've probably heard of diastasis recti or your belly muscles splitting. While it's a completely normal and common thing to happen during pregnancy, there...
What is Diastasis Recti Postpartum?
Are you feeling like your core and belly aren't quite back to normal after baby? It's possible that diastasis recti could be to blame, but what is diastasis recti anyways? In this post we'll go over...
What NOT to do Postpartum: A Physical Therapist’s Advice
After baby, it's easy and common to fall into focusing solely on baby while giving little thought to your own recovery. While it may be a common thing moms tend to do, it's so important to be...
Postpartum Recovery Timeline: A Guide Birth to Week 2
Everyone's postpartum recovery timeline can look vastly different. Recovery can depend on a variety of factors. Pregnancy, labor, and delivery as well as your support system play a role in recovery....
How to Reduce Back Pain after C-Section Naturally
More than likely, you experienced back pain during pregnancy. Even if it wasn't debilitating, there were probably days and nights where the achy back became annoying. You probably expected some...
Exercises to Correct Diastasis Recti
What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti or diastasis rectus abdominis occurs when the outer abdominal muscles separate. It's easiest to think of the "6-pack ab" muscles for diastasis recti. These...
Postpartum Exercise Timeline: A Comprehensive Guide by Week
When and how to return to exercise postpartum is one of the most common questions I get as a pelvic floor physical therapist. Typically, women are eager to return to what they were doing...