Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Part 1: Establishing care in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is such an amazing experience. The connection to that tiny blessing inside gleans a new appreciation for life. The amazing process of creating life comes with a lot of stressors on our body, physically, emotionally, and hormonally. There are so many things that can come up in pregnancy, and a pelvic floor physical therapist […]
Pregnancy & Rib Pain: the what why and how
If you’re expecting and experiencing discomfort in your rib area, you’re not alone. Rib pain during pregnancy is a common issue, and while it can be unsettling, understanding its causes and knowing how to manage it can make a significant difference. There can be many causes of rib pain during pregnancy. There are some ways […]
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: Is a Belt right for me?
Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings profound changes to a woman’s body. Alongside the joy and anticipation, many expecting mothers also experience discomfort, particularly in the pelvic region. Sacroiliac (SI) belts are a tool in managing pelvic pain during pregnancy, offering support and relief due to increased stress on the pelvis and surrounding joints. […]
Perineal Tearing with vaginal delivery
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 information on how to rehab from this injury, let alone recovering after pregnancy and delivery. […]
Nutrition in Pregnancy
We have all heard “Eating for two!” while we are expecting. This is not a good way to approach our diet during pregnancy, as you can probably guess. As you may already know, our dietary needs change throughout our pregnancies. As we talk about our diets, it is also important to continue taking prenatal vitamins […]
The joys of delivery can bring a host of injuries: What to be prepared for and who can help you manage them.
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 the period of time for recovery after delivery. When an injury occurs during delivery, it […]