Tag: 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…

  • My Birth Story

    My Birth Story

    My mom had driven all the way from my hometown in Arizona to be present at the birth of her first grandchild and to help me settle in to motherhood. We were hanging out at her AirBnB, enjoying the air conditioning and each other’s company, when it happened.

  • 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.

  • 6 Reasons You Need Postpartum Physical Therapy

    6 Reasons You Need Postpartum Physical Therapy

    This week, I had the honor and privilege of being a guest writer on the blog for Robbins Doula Services. Head to Kathleen’s blog to read the full post and learn the six reasons why every birthing person needs postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy—other than the fact that they simply deserve it!