Returning to Exercise After Having a Baby: Why Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Matters
Having a baby is an incredible experience, but pregnancy and childbirth place tremendous demands on your body. Throughout pregnancy and delivery, your core and pelvic floor muscles stretch, work hard, and may become weakened or overworked. After giving birth, many new mothers are eager to return to exercise but aren’t sure when it’s safe, what […]
Constipation after Delivery: Why your Abdominal Wall might be Contributing to the Issue.
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a common condition in women after pregnancy. It happens when the two sides of the main abdominal muscle, called the rectus abdominis, separate along the midline of the belly. This separation stretches the connective tissue between the muscles and can lead to weakness in the abdominal wall. Many people think of […]
Postpartum Exercise and Your Pelvic Floor: What Every New Mom Should Know
Having a baby is a big change for your body. During pregnancy and birth, the muscles of your core and your pelvic floor stretch, work hard, and become weaker or overworked. After delivery, many parents want to return to exercise, but it can be hard to know when it is safe, what is normal, and how to […]
Reclaim Your Run: Supporting Your Body After Pregnancy
Returning to running after pregnancy requires patience, preparation, and guidance. Pregnancy and delivery bring remarkable changes to the body, particularly the pelvic floor, abdominal wall, and connective tissue systems that provide support and stability during high-impact activities. Understanding how to safely rebuild strength and manage loads can help prevent injury and promote lifelong pelvic health. Running is […]
Perineal Tears during vaginal delivery: What. Why. and How to reduce risk and severity.
Vaginal birth is an incredible and empowering experience, but it can also come with challenges—including perineal tearing. While some degree of tearing is common during delivery, especially for first-time mothers, there are effective strategies to reduce the severity or avoid tearing altogether. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. During […]
Pudendal Nerve Injuries During Childbirth
Childbirth can bring significant physical changes and challenges. Among them, pelvic nerve injuries—especially those affecting the pudendal nerve—can cause lasting pain and dysfunction for new mothers. These injuries typically occur due to either traction (stretching) or compression (pressure), each with distinct mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment implications. We will explore the differences between pudendal nerve traction […]