Understanding and Managing Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) During Pregnancy
If you’ve been experiencing pain in your pelvic area during pregnancy, you’re not alone. This condition is super comm...
Pregnancy Blog
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Rib Cage Pain During Pregnancy: What Causes It and What Can You Do to Help?
During pregnancy, your rib cage undergoes some amazing transformations. To make room for your growing baby, your ribs start to flare upward and out...
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Fundamentals of Exercising During Pregnancy : Important Considerations for a Strong, Healthy Pregnancy
So, you’re currently pregnant and still working out as you did pre-pregnancy and want to learn about if you need to change anything with your train...
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Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy: What It Is and How to Make It Better
Round ligament pain is a common symptom of pregnancy, caused by the amazing (and challenging) changes your body goes through to support your baby. ...
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How Do I Do Pelvic Floor Exercises?
Whether you’ve heard of Kegels or simply want to know more about these muscles, let’s talk about how uderstanding the pelvic floor, why it’s import...
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Understanding Return to Exercise After Your 6 Week Check Up Postpartum
Let’s talk about the changes that happen during the first 6 weeks postpartum, why it’s important to not just immediately get back into exercise, an...
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Returning to Running Postpartum: What You Need to Know
Returning to running after having a baby is a significant milestone and returning to running postpartum should be looked at much like recovering fr...
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How to Prepare Your Bony Pelvis and Pelvic Floor for Labor During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, and as you get closer to labor, preparing your pelvis and pelvic floor can make a big difference in your birth...
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Abdominal Separation During Pregnancy: What Is It, How Can We Manage It, and Should We Be Worried About It?
Diastasis recti is a completely normal and expected part of pregnancy. Your body is making space for your growing baby, and your abdominal muscles ...
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What Is “Safe” and What Should We Avoid in the First 6 Weeks Postpartum?
The first six weeks after giving birth—often called the “fourth trimester”—are a unique and important time of recovery. While movement plays a vita...
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Step-by-Step Guide to Healing Your Core and Pelvic Floor After Birth (First 6 Weeks)
The postpartum period, especially the first six weeks, is a crucial time for your body to recover. But healing after birth isn't just about "bounci...
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My Positive Induction Birth Story
Summary: Second Vaginal Birth, Hospital Induction, Hospital Birth, Unmedicated, 5 Hour Labor, 3 Pushes, No Tearing, Baby Girl
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6 Ways to Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for an Easier Birth
Did you know? Your pelvic floor muscles have to stretch up to 150% of their normal capacity during childbirth and we can prepare these muscles for ...
