Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy supports postpartum recovery – from incontinence and prolapse to diastasis recti and pelvic pain.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
While the immediate recovery from cesarean section (c-section) deliveries focuses on healing from major abdominal surgery, some mothers continue to experience pain long after the incision has healed. This persistent discomfort can be both physically and emotionally challenging. A C-section…
A Cesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure used to deliver babies when vaginal birth is not possible or safe for the mother or child. Cesarean scar pain is a common and often overlooked issue that can impact a…
You’ve had a baby. Whether by cesarean section or vaginal delivery, you will need a plan to get back to your sport. Whether you are a high mileage runner, casual runner, play sports recreationally or are semi-professional or professional athlete;…
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? How accurate is that timeframe in safely…
