Maybe you have heard that incontinence is just part of motherhood. Maybe you have already tried everything. Now, you’re resigned to dealing with wet pants as part of life. Do you know there are different types of incontinence, and different treatment approaches are necessary depending on the type? It’s true. If you treat one with …
Stress Versus Urge Incontinence: Why the Difference Matters Read More »
It’s easy to recognize that pain located in the pelvic region might have a connection to the pelvic floor. But what if your pain is at your pubic bone, your tailbone, or your SI joint? What if it’s farther away than that—like your back, neck, or jaw? These aren’t related to the pelvic floor, right? …
Diastasis recti symptoms are departures from the normal way that you look, feel, or function. These symptoms let you know that something is different with your postpartum belly. They do NOT confirm for you that you have a diastasis. Instead, they indicate it might be worth investigating. If you want to know for sure if …
Have you ever noticed that women lose their bums after having babies? Maybe you’ve seen this in other mothers. Or maybe it happened to you. There is actually a really good reason for this, and more importantly, it matters for a lot more than aesthetics. Why does it matter if you have a flat bum? …
Kegels are fantastic exercises, but just like any other tool, you need to know how and when to use them. They don’t work for everyone and certainly not for every situation. However, when applied correctly, they can be like the magic sauce to solve all sorts of problems. Let’s begin at the beginning. What is …
The Truth About Kegels: Should You or Shouldn’t You? Read More »
There is a lot of media hype in this world telling mothers that they need to look like they never had a baby as soon as possible after birth. I will be the first to tell you that no one NEEDS a flat belly. On the other hand, if you WANT one, I think you …
