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Prolapse

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…
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To Kegel or Not To Kegel?

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…
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Baby Wearing; What about the mom?

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…
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Diastasis Recti During Pregnancy

  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…
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Exercise during pregnancy; should we do things just because we can?

“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…
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Breathing

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…
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Pelvic Floor

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…
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