by admin | Sep 5, 2018 | Postpartum
8 Tips I Learned From Carrying My Baby One of the unexpected physical woes of first-time motherhood for me was dealing with the aches and pains associated with carrying my baby. To be sure, I had carried many other babies in my life up until that point. But this was...
by admin | Aug 2, 2018 | Postpartum
Postpartum Self-Care There are so many things that seem like the “biggest” priority to a new mother. Am I complying with safe sleeping habits for baby? Am I producing enough milk? How much coffee is too much coffee? What is my baby’s poop telling me about his/her...
by admin | Jul 12, 2018 | Mental Health, Postpartum
Postpartum Anxiety Here is my ode to all of the moms that helped me through postpartum anxiety. Because, let me tell you, it was no joke. And I wouldn’t have made it through with a happy and healthy family life if it weren’t for my support team. First, to my mom: Who...
by admin | May 18, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum
Breastfeeding and Posture Breastfeeding is a time of significant changes to a woman’s body, including your posture. And I know what you are probably thinking. Can my body seriously handle any more changes after just gaining and losing 30 pounds, massively shifting my...
by admin | Apr 5, 2018 | Postpartum
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis What is it? A diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), sometimes simply called a diastasis, is a common condition that pregnant and postpartum women may encounter. It is a separation of the rectus abdominis, AKA the “six-pack muscles,” at the front...
by admin | Apr 5, 2018 | Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Physical Therapy, Postpartum
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). It is a diagnosis that few people in the general public would be familiar with by name. But it is actually very common. Some studies suggest that up to 50% of women may be diagnosed with POP upon vaginal examination....
