If you've noticed your feet looking like water balloons or your wedding ring feeling impossibly tight after giving birth, you're not alone. Postpartum swelling, medically known as postpartum edema, happens when your body holds onto extra fluid after delivery.
Let’s explore the importance of pelvic floor health, common postpartum pelvic floor problems and symptoms, and strategies to address those problems and maintain optimal pelvic floor function.
After birth, going to the bathroom can be scary. We are here to support you and help you prepare for what to expect. From pain and constipation to everything in between, here’s our guide to help you survive that first postpartum poop.
This blog will cover the common postpartum recovery stages and potential complications that can arise. We’ll share best practices for caring for yourself during each stage, and you’ll learn when it’s important to reach out to your doctor.
This blog will help with transitioning into breastfeeding, attempting to increase supply, and keeping both you and your baby safe and healthy.
If you've noticed your feet looking like water balloons or your wedding ring feeling impossibly tight after giving birth, you're not alone. Postpartum swelling, medically known as postpartum edema, happens when your body holds onto extra fluid after delivery.
The postpartum care and healing process varies from mom to mom, but C-sections tend to be a bit more complicated. Read our blog to learn more about cesarean birth, including our top tips for C-section recovery.
Pregnant bodies shift and adapt to accommodate the precious little ones they are growing, and you’ll likely notice changes in how you stand, walk, and get around throughout the day. Learn about the postpartum compression and pregnancy support garments that can help you with your postpartum body.
C-section recovery is complex and unique to each person. That said, it’s still possible for new moms to return to their activities safely and comfortably after a C-section. Consider this your guide to everything you need to
Given that persistent DRA is often blamed for postpartum concerns like low back pain, pelvic floor issues, and lingering frustrations with post-pregnancy body image, it’s no wonder that it has become one of the hottest topics in the postpartum-rehab world. Can we prevent it? Why does it resolve in some people and not in others? Can we restore core function after birth even if we have stubborn DRA? What core exercises or ab exercises can heal diastasis recti?
Let’s take a look at what we know about DRA, and what we can do to address it.
