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So You’re Scared of Tearing during Birth?
Mama, I get it. I was scared too. Despite all of my knowledge as a pelvic floor physio, I still had concerns. But here’s the
5 tips you need to know before returning to intercourse postpartum
Returning to intercourse after delivering a baby can be daunting for many women. Whether you had a cesarean or vaginal birth, intercourse may not feel
Is pain down there normal?
Despite the diagnosis your physician may have given you, I am here to tell you that pain down there is NOT normal. Yes, there are
Why your bladder (still) hates pumpkin spice lattes
As Autumn approaches, I long for my favorite season: A warm bulky sweater, crisp, cool air and of course, a Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). This
What to expect at a pelvic floor physical therapy evaluation
If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, relentless hip issues, bowel or bladder dysfunction or coccyx pain, a pelvic floor physical therapy evaluation could be your next
Are you drowning your bladder with fluid overload?
Of all the advice I give patients, the subject of fluid intake is the one that I receive the most push back on. Many patients
Are you practicing safe Pilates?
This past weekend I attended a two-day course in San Diego learning how to incorporate Pilates into my pelvic floor physical therapy practice. It was
What you need to know about exercise during pregnancy
So you are pregnant? Congratulations! There is no better time than a positive pregnancy test to get yourself active and moving. You are now responsible
Three simple exercises to ease constipation
In my last blog post, I explained how tight pelvic floor muscles can cause or worsen constipation. You can read more about that here. Generally,