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 […]
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 […]
Does my pelvic girdle pain have anything to do with my mood and sexuality? Many of our patients experience sexual dysfunction and anxiety, depression and chronic pain. These conditions are known to coexist, and we unpack each component of pain, mood and one’s behaviors, desires and attitudes related to sex and physical intimacy. Pelvic girdle […]
What do Breastfeeding women need and want? Let’s take a closer look. You’ve had your bundle of joy and you’re working out the kinks of having a new baby in your life and feeding them the best you can. From breastfeeding to return to exercise, there are many challenges that new moms must navigate. There […]
What is babywearing? Babywearing is the practice of transporting a baby or child in a sling or carrier that is worn on the body – a practice that has existed for generations, and has been observed across many different cultures. What are the benefits of babywearing? In the first few months of an infant’s life, […]
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, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue. Postpartum depression is said to affect between 5-20% of mothers […]
During pregnancy, the body goes through tremendous changes that can significantly impact strength, endurance, and ability to absorb ground reaction forces that are required to safely return to running. Your growing belly changes your posture, your hormones are making your joints more flexible, and some amount of deconditioning is expected and normal as pregnancy progresses. […]
