Tag: postpartum recovery

How Orgasm Improves Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function

How Orgasm Improves Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function

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 […]

How to Manage Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 5

How to Manage Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 5

Postpartum Recovery Series Part 5 Managing Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth Urinary incontinence is the unwanted leakage of urine, also known as accidental bladder leakage. There are a few main types. Stress urinary incontinence is leakage associated with activities, such as lifting, exercising, coughing, sneezing, or laughing. Urge urinary incontinence is leakage associated with the urge and […]

Incontinence During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 4

Incontinence During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 4

What causes incontinence during pregnancy? There are many causes for incontinence during pregnancy and postpartum. Some of the proposed factors are: hormonal changes, pelvic floor muscle and connective tissue modifications, bladder neck widening (due to the weight of both the uterus and the growing fetus), anatomical injuries during delivery.1, 2 A hormone called relaxin is […]

Restless Legs Syndrome & Physical Therapy | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 3

Restless Legs Syndrome & Physical Therapy | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 3

Restless Legs Syndrome (or RLS) Restless legs syndrome (or RLS) is a condition where there are uncontrollable urges to move limbs (mostly in the legs, but sometimes in the arms) that follows a circadian pattern, namely evenings/overnight when resting. The urges usually come with unpleasant sensations such as tingling, burning, itching, or otherwise pain. Usually, […]

7 Tips for Returning to Running Postpartum

7 Tips for Returning to Running Postpartum

Are You Thinking of Returning to Running Postpartum? There is not a magic time frame as each person recovers differently and the most important thing is to listen to your body. For healthy uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends women return to low-moderate intensity exercise at six weeks […]

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