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Everything you Need to Know about Perineal Tearing and What You can Do to Minimize Tearing!
What are the different stages of perineal tearing? Giving birth is not a walk in the park. I know, I have been there, done that!


Everything you need to know about mommy thumb
Show of hands (or thumbs), how many of you have experienced thumb and/or wrist pain while trying to live your best mom life? If you’re


Your Nursery Chair Should Be Your Biggest Investment. Here’s Why…
Did you know that on average, new moms spend 1,800 hours breastfeeding their baby during his/her first year of life!? This is the equivalent of


Breastfeeding Products to Live your Best Breastfeeding Life
I have to be honest. During my first pregnancy, I did not fully prep for breastfeeding. What I failed to do with Noah (my firstborn)


My Top Recommendations for a Baby Moon in Northern Michigan.
In the beginning of April, my husband, Jimmy, and myself took an opportunity to take a baby moon. This pregnancy has been so different than


Should you perform Kegels during pregnancy?
The blog post where I rant but it is worth it. I know at some point you have been told to “just do your kegels.” You’ve


Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction During Pregnancy
Are you experiencing increased discomfort near your pubic bone? Maybe you notice it with sudden changes in movement, walking, putting on your pants, or rolling


How to Push Safely During Labor
So you have a little one on the way?! Congratulations, mama! Maybe this is your first pregnancy and you want to learn how to push


You’re Probably Thinking “Why did a Physical Therapist Create a Birth Course?
I get it mama. I actually thought the same thing when my patients started telling me to create this course. But let me explain. As