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Washington Post: Is pandemic life harming your pelvic floor?https://feminapt.com/media-content/washington-post/washington-post-is-pandemic-life-harming-your-pelvic-floor

19 August 2021 position because the pelvic floor can no longer support them. The most widely known cause of pelvic floor dysfunction is pregnancy and delivery, Austin said, noting that both vaginal and Caesarean delivery can result in muscle trauma. Other factors that...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Washington Post

5 Things You Can do to Improve Postpartum Pelvic Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-things-you-can-do-to-improve-postpartum-pelvic-health

14 September 2021 H., Smith, C. A., & Dahlen, H. G. (2018). The Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Female Sexual Function During Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Systematic Review. Sexual Medicine Reviews. doi:10.1016/j.sxmr.2018.08.002 Wu, Y. (Maria), McInnes, N., &...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Vaginal Childbirth Positioning Series | Part 1: Pre-Birth Stage of Laborhttps://feminapt.com/blog/vaginal-childbirth-positioning-series-part-1-pre-birth-stage-of-labor

08 October 2021 more important, to also be able to lengthen and relax the pelvic floor. It is a good time starting at around 34-35 weeks pregnancy to practice releasing and bearing down without straining the pelvic floor muscles. Incorporating perineal massage...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

POP Quiz About Two Common Postpartum Conditions - Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/postpartum-pelvic-organ-prolapse-and-urinary-incontinence

03 November 2021 education about urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in your treatment plans and classes during and after pregnancy. It’s a discussion 98% of the women who participated in this survey said they would like their providers to initiate. If you’re...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Blog

POP-tions: Two Non-Surgical Treatments For Pelvic Organ Prolapsehttps://feminapt.com/blog/pop-tions-two-non-surgical-treatments-for-pelvic-organ-prolapse

03 November 2021 estimates that 50% of all women who give birth will develop pelvic organ prolapse at some point in life; but while pregnancy and childbirth top the list of risk factors, the condition usually develops over time from a combination of factors that can...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Blog

Well and Good: How to Tell If Your Pelvic Floor Is Too Tight, According to a Specialisthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-and-good-how-to-tell-if-your-pelvic-floor-is-too-tight

23 November 2021 the other hand, loose or lengthened pelvic floor muscles have different symptoms and causes. Traumas to the region, like pregnancy and childbirth, are common culprits. During delivery, there may be tearing of pelvic floor muscles and fascial structures...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Well and Good

How to Manage Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 5https://feminapt.com/blog/how-to-manage-urinary-incontinence-after-childbirth-recovery-series-pt-5

27 January 2022 include maternal age at 35 or older, increased initial body mass index, pre-existing urinary incontinence (during pregnancy or before), and increased number of births. Good news-- incontinence can be improved! There are a ton of lifestyle habits and...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Livestrong | 10 Diastasis Recti Exercises for Ab Muscle Separationhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-livestrong/livestrong-10-diastasis-recti-exercises-for-ab-muscle-separation

12 April 2022 as a result of too much pressure inside the abdomen (intra-abdominal pressure). That's why it's extremely common during pregnancy. As your pregnant belly grows, it puts pressure on the connective tissue in the middle of your tummy called the linea alba....

• Type: Article
• Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
• Category: Livestrong

Physical Therapy and Pilates for Urinary Incontinence and Low Back Pain https://feminapt.com/blog/pilates-for-urinary-incontinence-and-low-back-pain

18 April 2022 of urinary incontinence." Incontinence, or unwanted urinary leakage, is commonly experienced by women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Experts often state, and research supports, it occurs in 1 in 3 women. While this may be common, it is not...

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• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Blog: Working with a Doula | The Benefits of a Birthing Advocate https://feminapt.com/blog/blog-working-with-a-doula-the-benefits-of-a-birthing-advocate

16 June 2022 If you have any further questions about working with a doula, DONA is a great resource to get more information. For more pregnancy related blog posts, click here. **COVID-19 Note: Due to COVID-19, at this time, there are some hospitals that are only...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog