Recovering from a C-section is a journey that requires patience and care, especially when considering a return to the gym. Your body has gone through significant changes, and it's essential to prioritize healing while also regaining strength and fitness. Here…
Childbirth can lead to physical changes and challenges, particularly on the pelvic floor. One of the most common injuries is perineal tears, which occur during vaginal delivery. These tears can have a significant impact on pelvic floor muscle function. Perineal…
Many women who have a vaginal delivery will have some level of perineal tearing that can affect how the new mom can rehab after the baby. Perineal tears occur in about 85% of vaginal deliveries but many women don’t receive…
After Cesarean section delivery of a baby, most women are told that they can return to exercise and most activities after 6 weeks. Is there something magical about the 6-week mark after baby? Why is this the arbitrary time? And…
Nutrition plays such an important role in our pregnancies and post-partum periods. Breastfeeding requires time and energy for new moms on top of our bodies healing after pregnancy and delivery. Because of that, it is important to pay attention not…
Pregnancy and delivery are some of the most exciting and challenging times that we go through during our lifetime. Because of this, it is important to surround ourselves with a knowledgeable and empathetic care team during the 4th trimester or…
Delivery is a marathon. And like any race, preparation is one of the big keys to success. As pelvic floor physical therapists, we love to help our pregnant moms prepare for the race as much as possible. There are many…
Visiting with friends for their daughter’s 1st birthday this weekend. Talking with her, I found out that she has had a great deal of pain for the past few years. She has pretty constant pain on her left side, very…
Having practiced orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and pelvic floor therapy in Kansas City for 23 years there is one patient question that resonates with me as a tripping up point for new patients. I will give you an example:…
The other day I heard the common statement that makes me pause: “I knew I was peeing my pants, having pain with intercourse, and some weakness after my first child was delivered, but I wanted to wait until I completed…
