by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Exercise, Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery
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 muscles, the rectus abdominis muscles, naturally...
by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery
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 pre-pregnancy, but it can be confusing and challenging to figure out how to...
by admin | Jan 24, 2022 | Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery
Prolapse can be a challenging problem for new moms after childbirth. Childbirth is not the only cause, but it tends to be the most common. Despite its prevalence, it catches many by surprise. This article will go over these topics related to prolapse: What is it?What...
by admin | Jan 20, 2022 | Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery
So you just gave birth to your beautiful baby, and now what? Pregnancy is ripe with information about the pregnant body. There’s plenty of information about taking care of baby once he or she is here. But what about taking care of the postpartum body? It’s...
by admin | Dec 14, 2021 | Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Pregnancy
What NOT to do with your pelvic Floor during Pregnancy and Postpartum Most of us know that we need to pay attention to our pelvic floor when we’re pregnant and postpartum. However, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. In my opinion, simply being aware of...
by admin | Dec 10, 2021 | Exercise, Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery
Starting a Postpartum Exercise Program Recovery after having baby is a big and important topic! Starting a postpartum exercise program does not need to be complicated. If you experienced a “normal” labor and delivery and have been cleared to exercise, it...
