Written by: Catherine Chagnon, PT As you might imagine, being pregnant and having a baby significantly changes your body. Child birth can put a lot of strain on the pelvic floor muscles and the surrounding joints. Whether you have a vaginal or c- section birth, you...
Written by: Cailyn McDonnell, PT, DPT You may have found yourself googling late at night about that nagging pain keeping you up or the extra pressure and heaviness you now notice even though it wasn’t there after birth… You are likely experiencing one of...
Written by: Cailyn McDonnell, PT, DPT Many moms will experience pain or discomfort with sexual activity or intercourse after birth. This is a very common and often distressing occurrence that can happen due to a number of different factors. Some of the biggest reasons...
Everyone loves getting as much done as possible with as little things as possible, right? This couldn’t be more true for the pregnant and postpartum folks we have coming in our doors. And for those that enjoy moving their bodies, our prenatal-postpartum group...
Would you believe me if I told you that kegels are not the only way to strengthen your pelvic floor? How about if I told you that planks and sit ups are safe even if you have ab separation (aka diastasis recti)? Let’s try one more…that you can lift weights...
