Category: postpartum

  • My Breastfeeding Journey

    My Breastfeeding Journey

    Although I am so happy I chose to breastfeed, I wish I had better understood what that choice could mean for me. All pregnant people who are considering breastfeeding deserve to have a well-rounded picture of what it may entail, the good parts and the bad. Because for many of us, it is an arduous…

  • Leak When You Sneeze? Try This.

    Leak When You Sneeze? Try This.

    Contrary to what you may have heard, stress incontinence isn’t something you have to “just deal with” when you have kids. You aren’t doomed to “peeze” for the rest of your life! You can regain your ability to counteract physical stress in your body by retraining your pelvic floor. Here are three actions you can…

  • Guest Post— Navigating the Postpartum Period: Understanding the Role of a Postpartum Doula

    Guest Post— Navigating the Postpartum Period: Understanding the Role of a Postpartum Doula

    As you move through your pregnancy, or adoption or surrogacy journey, assembling a reliable support team becomes a top priority. Just as a pelvic floor physical therapist can play an important role in your recovery, a postpartum doula can provide much-needed support and care in your early months with your new baby.