Physical therapy visits prior to childbirth, often referred to as birth preparation or “push prep” visits, play a crucial role in preparing expectant parents for delivery. These sessions are designed to equip pregnant individuals with the skills, strength, and knowledge necessary for a smoother birthing process. Whether planning for a natural delivery or a C-section, […]
Are Crunches for Diastasis Recti Abdominus a Good Idea? Let’s Discuss. What does the most recent evidence say about the best exercises to rehab from DRA? Diastasis recti abdominis, more commonly seen as DRA, is an extremely common condition that occurs in almost 100% of pregnant women, and is still present in about 32% of […]
Learn How Orgasm Improves Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function Try a naturally occurring strengthening method Many factors come into play when considering resuming to sexual activity postpartum. Individuals who have just given birth are not only faced with potentially new physical aches and pains, but also shifting family and partner dynamics, which all play a role […]
Yoga Practice For Chronic Pelvic Pain Can Be a Very Helpful Routine As stated in my last blog post, yoga can be so beneficial as a pain management tool due to its ability to modulate the sympathetic nervous system3,4 which plays a large role in chronic pain. The exact mechanism of how yoga helps with chronic […]
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and hormonal changes, and among the many hormones involved, Relaxin plays a crucial role. However, there’s a common misconception that Relaxin is responsible for pain during pregnancy. Let’s take a closer look at what Relaxin does and why it doesn’t directly cause pain. What is Relaxin? Relaxin is […]
The pelvic floor is a crucial yet often overlooked part of our anatomy. It is a group of muscles akin to a hammock, starting from the pubic bone to the tailbone, which help to support our pelvic organs and contribute to overall core strength and stability. These muscles also act to control the opening and […]
Negotiating Physical Activity for Perinatal Mental Health Exercise is commonly prescribed as one method to help improve one’s mental health (Ekkekakis 2013, Hu et al 2020, Heissel et al., 2023, Stubbs et al 2018, Vella et al 2023). However, a major barrier to begin an exercise routine can often be lack of motivation and fatigue, […]
Sexuality Changes Postpartum Are Common Sexual Function After Childbirth Can Be Restored With These Tips In my last blog post, we explored the barriers many women face during the postpartum period regarding return to their sexual lives. Several physical, emotional, and relational components can delay the return to sexual activity, and the enjoyment of it […]
Why Sexual Function After Childbirth Can Be a Challenge Disclaimer: This blog post is based on research performed on cis-gendered women Many women are told at their 6 week postpartum follow-up, that they are cleared for sexual intercourse, however, most women do not return to sexual intercourse at this time frame, for several reasons1,2. If […]
Learn All About the Benefits of Yoga for Chronic Pelvic Pain Chronic pelvic pain is a common debilitating condition that greatly impacts a person’s health and quality of life. Often, the origin of the pain can have one or several causes including: endometriosis, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, fibroids, […]
