I knew what pelvic organ prolapse (POP or prolapse) was prior to getting pregnant. Most do not. I was still sad, confused and scared when I was diagnosed at my first pelvic floor physical therapy session about 7 weeks post birth via c-section. I cannot imagine the emotions one feels when they are first diagnosed…
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Kegel exercises were first discussed in literature in 1948 by a male gynecologist Dr. Kegel. Kegel exercises are meant to close the openings in the pelvic floor (urethra, vagina [if present] and anus) and lift them up. Kegel exercises are commonly thought to only benefit women but men have pelvic floor muscles and can be…
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I have been seeing way more people interested in safe baby wearing. This is awesome! But every post, video and picture I see is all about the baby! What about the mom? Baby wearing is a great way to strengthen the connection with baby, carry the baby hands free to accomplish other tasks and keep…
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Diastasis recti is most commonly spoken about as a postpartum condition but the condition normally starts in pregnancy. Diastasis recti is separation of the rectus abdominus which is the most superficial abdominal muscle, commonly referred to as the six-pack muscle. It is held together by a connective tissue called the linea alba. The linea…
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“I can complete burpees while 35 weeks pregnant.” This does happen. Some women CAN complete burpees and other difficult exercises well into their third trimester. The question is SHOULD these women continue completing the exercises. The answer is maybe. Let’s take a look at how to decide. The difficulty of the exercise will probably make…
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Why Breathing Matters Beyond sustaining life breathing matters, a lot! Breathing is an automatic function for most of us so we often take for granted HOW we are breathing. During pregnancy as baby pushes our diaphragm up it is extra important to focus on how we are breathing. Without focus our bodies will most likely…
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Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue that sits in the base of your pelvis. They attach to the pubic bone in the front, pelvis on either side and tailbone in the back, creating a diamond shape. It is often referred to as the floor of your core muscles. It has…
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