C-section recovery
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 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. …
Free Webinar with Julia Foster, DPT on labor prep.
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…
Choosing the Right Lubrication
As we begin a new year, it may be time for a good closet, nightstand, and medicine cabinet clean out. Now, if you catch yourself holding onto an old bottle of lube from many years ago whose advertising swore that…
Health Disparity in African American Women
Many of us are aware that racial disparity exists in our society. However, have you stopped to think about how racial disparities have impacted health care? Racial inequities affect one’s access to high quality health care based on where…
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
Let’s talk about diastasis rectus abdominus or DRA. This occurs in almost 100% of all pregnancies during the third trimester. It happens as the linea alba, a line of connective tissue that lies between the two rectus abdominus muscles is…
Public Service Announcement: You do not have to pee when you sneeze…
Or Laugh, Cough, Jump or run!!! Just because you have kids and are over a certain age, don't settle! This is NOT just to be expected, something you have to live with. Did you know that there are physical therapists…
Running Postpartum
Feeling like your body is out of whack when you’re attempting to run postpartum? Even if you ran during your pregnancy, researchers have found that after baby women change their running gait. It appears that it may be a protective…
Back Pain After Baby? Our Specialists Can Help
That sweet little bundle of joy is not so small these days. Breast feeding is dwindling, baby is moving and shaking and near walking. You’ve gotten back to some exercise, or maybe you haven’t because there is some lingering discomfort…
Exercise During Pregnancy
Did you know that research shows it is safe and recommended to continue or even start a new exercise routine during your pregnancy? Exercise has been shown to provide many benefits to pregnant women and their babies. Even those who…
