Among the many questions swirling through your mind, knowing when and how to safely resume everyday movements like bending probably ranks pretty high. After all, babies have a knack for dropping pacifiers and spitting up at the most inconvenient moments. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about getting back to your normal activities safely and comfortably.
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.
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.
Childbirth is physically traumatic, even under the best circumstances. Talk to any mom you know, and you’ll find that going through postpartum recovery for the first time can come as a major shock. What if we knew more about what possibilities to expect and where to turn for support in our recovery? Would that knowledge make the whole experience less stressful and traumatic?
