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Assuming postpartum is required, and depression is required, the following 14 results were found.

  1. urinary incontinence and postpartum depression

    Commonly Linked: Urinary Incontinence and Postpartum Depressionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/commonly-linked-urinary-incontinence-and-postpartum-depression

    What's the Link Between Urinary Incontinence and Postpartum Depression? Postpartum Depression is a medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It typically arises due to a combination of hormonal changes,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. Getting Back to Exercise Postpartum

    Getting Back to Exercise Postpartumhttps://feminapt.com/blog/getting-back-to-exercise-postpartum

    of the benefits of postpartum exercise are: Strengthen and tone abdominal muscles Boosts energy May help prevent postpartum depression Promotes better sleep Relieves stress Can help you lose the extra weight that you may have gained during pregnancy...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  3. Advocating for proper postpartum care

    Ghostpartum | Advocating for Proper Postpartum Carehttps://feminapt.com/blog/ghostpartum-advocating-for-proper-postpartum-care

    Proper Postpartum Care is Crucial to Prevent "Ghostpartum" Today we are addressing “Ghostpartum,” which may sound like a Halloween ghoul or goblin, but is actually a term used to describe the postpartum period where many do not receive appropriate care...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. when to start exercising postpartum

    Motherly | When To Start Exercising Postpartum: New Guidelines Aimed at Protecting Your Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/motherly/motherly-when-to-start-exercising-postpartum-new-guidelines-aimed-at-protecting-your-pelvic-floor

    period has a number of tangible benefits, such as: helps strengthen abdominal muscles boosts energy may prevent postpartum depression promotes better sleep relieves stress can help you lose extra weight you may have gained during pregnancy Additionally,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Motherly
  5. postpartum exercise guidelines

    Motherly | Postpartum Exercise Guidelines are Changinghttps://feminapt.com/media-content/motherly/motherly-postpartum-exercise-guidelines-are-changing

    out is important for your postpartum recovery, and can: Help strengthen abdominal muscles Boost energy Help prevent postpartum depression Promote better sleep Relieve stress Help you lose extra weight you may have gained during pregnancy Additionally,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Motherly
  6. Negotiating Physical Activity for Perinatal Mental Health

    Negotiating Physical Activity for Perinatal Mental Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/negotiating-physical-activity-for-perinatal-mental-health

    fatigue, which is experienced by those suffering from depression (Faulkner and Biddle 2004, Glowacki et al 2017). Postpartum depression and other mental health illness is quite common, with research suggesting a prevalence of up to 20% in new mothers...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  7. Sexuality and Mood Changes in Postpartum Women with Persistent Pelvic Girdle Pain

    Postpartum Sexuality & Mood Changes in Women with Pelvic Girdle Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexuality-and-mood-changes-postpartum-persistent-pelvic-girdle-pain

    aware of peripartum symptoms such as low back pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pain with intercourse, and postpartum depression. Knowing that many women experience pain during and after pregnancy - what can we learn about the effects of pelvic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  8. Barriers to Restoring Sexual Function After Childbirth

    Barriers to Restoring Sexual Function After Childbirthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/barriers-to-restoring-sexual-function-after-childbirth

    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,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  9. What do Breastfeeding women need and want? - No one told me about this part.

    What do Breastfeeding Women Need and Want? - No One Told Me About This Part!https://feminapt.com/blog/what-do-breastfeeding-women-need-and-want-no-one-told-me-about-this-part

    your pelvic floor to gain strength, coordination and flexibility. Exercise also decreases the likelihood of postpartum depression, obesity and metabolic conditions while aiding in returning to one’s pre pregnancy weight (Edie et. al). Postpartum women,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  10. How Long After Pregnancy Can You Have Sex?

    Verywell Family | How Long After Pregnancy Can You Have Sex?https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-verywell-family/verywell-family-how-long-after-pregnancy-can-you-have-sex

    you and your partner. And whether you’re dealing with a lack of sleep, hormonal ups and downs, painful recovery, postpartum depression, trouble connecting with your partner, or all of the above, trying to rush an intimate relationship can cause more...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Verywell Family
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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Testimonial by Fritzette H.

I went to Heather after the birth of my third child. It was lucky, really, that I was referred to her, because my doctor had referred me to a surgeon for a possible hysterectomy or pelvic wall rebuild. Thankfully, I went to Heather before undergoing either surgery, she was able to fix the problem. She has studied extensively in women's health--even written a book about it--and was able to diagnose my problem, suggest a course of treatment (6 weeks), and then follow...

Testimonial by R.D., age 38

"I had a severe tear during childbirth that was not stitched together correctly and therefore healed poorly. Even after having a surgery a year later to remove the scar tissue, I was still having pain, and no one could explain why -- there was no overt 'reason' to explain the pain. I had tried other 'specialists' and even saw another physical therapist who had me do hip / leg stretches -- what a joke! I was about to give up and just 'live with it' until thankfully I kept...

Testimonial by R.H.

No one could tell me why I was having pain during sex--sharp pain, not just uncomfortable, pain. I was referred to Heather Jeffcoat after researching several different options. I had seen a specialist who told me physical therapy would not help and my only option was surgery. I really didn't want to go that route, so when we got a referral, I decided to try it--it can't hurt, I thought. I am so glad I did. She diagnosed the problem right away, which was a relief in...

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