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 in painful sex and lowered sexual desire.

One study reported both of these common postpartum conditions as prevalent as 22% experiencing painful sex and 86% experiencing loss of desire². It is common in postpartum rehabilitation to be prescribed specific pelvic floor exercises in order to help strengthen the pelvic floor.

Bloating and Abdominal Distension Often Benefit Greatly from Multidisciplinary Treatment

Bloating, abdominal distension, loose stools, constipation, abdominal or pelvic pain, fatigue, brain fog, weakness, nutritional deficiencies…

These symptoms may be caused by a variety of gastrointestinal or pelvic conditions. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, this article is a good place to start when deciding who to have on your care team, and what treatments can help!

Bloating is the sensation of excess abdominal gas or a feeling of being distended without obvious visible abdominal distension. Some people have a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the upper abdominal area. Abdominal distension is the visible increase in abdominal girth. A multidisciplinary treatment team of primary care physicians (PCPs), gastroenterologists, dieticians/ nutritionists, and physical therapists is ideal to help manage these symptoms and find the root cause. For example, symptoms of bloating and abdominal distension affect 66 - 90% diagnosed with IBS. Getting the proper diagnosis can help direct the best treatment options for you.

Learn These Simple Exercises For Pregnancy Related Carpal Tunnel Relief

During pregnancy, swelling is a common occurrence.

Swelling of the legs, feet, and ankles is common, but also the wrists and hands! Over time, this can cause compression, inflammation, and irritation of the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel of the wrist (which is on the palm-side of the wrist). This compression and irritation is called carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is common in pregnancy due to the extra fluids retained in the body, as well as hormonal changes causing increased flexibility of ligaments and joints in the body. It is estimated that between 19 to 70% of pregnant people experience carpal tunnel syndrome, and 47.5% of those people have carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. It is more common in the third trimester, accounting for 63% of cases.¹