Blogs For Moms: No More Pregnancy, Birth, or Postpartum Overwhelm
It’s easy to find a million tips for baby….this blog is all for YOU
10 Essential Items for a More Comfortable Pregnancy and Postpartum
Alleviate discomfort and reduce pain with 10 essential items specifically made for new and soon-to-be moms.
Using Pelvic Wands and Dilators for Postpartum Recovery
Learn how to use pelvic wands and dilators to aid in postpartum recovery by addressing scar tissue, increasing blood flow, and improving pelvic floor function.
Padsicles: The Homemade Remedy for Postpartum Discomfort
A padsicle is a homemade, frozen sanitary napkin that can relieve postpartum pain and promote healing. Learn how to make your own and use them effectively.
Why Kegels Suck (But You Should Still Do Them Anyway)
Learn why Kegels are important to pelvic floor health, how to do them properly, and how to make them more enjoyable and effective.
Postpartum Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What Every New Mom Needs to Know
Learn about postpartum pelvic organ prolapse, the different types, how to prevent it, and how to manage it in this informative blog post for new moms.
There’s No Such Thing as a “Loose Vagina”
Learn about the myth of vaginal "looseness" and harmful practices like the "husband stitch," as well as tips for maintaining a healthy pelvic floor.
Sex After Childbirth: The Importance of Lube and How to Use It
Learn the benefits of using lube during postpartum intimacy, tips on choosing the best kind, and how to use it effectively.
Healing Your Postpartum Body: A Guide to Diastasis Recti
Learn about Diastasis Recti and how it affects women during and after pregnancy. Discover the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for this common condition,
The Benefits of Compression After Childbirth and How to Use it Safely
Discover the benefits of using compression garments during postpartum recovery and learn how to choose and use such garments safely.
The 5-Minute Guide to Your First Postpartum Poop
Your first postpartum poop is probably the last thing on your mind if you’re pregnant, but you’ll be glad you read this article once you experience it.
Painful Sex After Giving Birth and How to Fix it
3 reasons why sex may be painful after birth and the most effective ways to combat it (from a Pelvic Floor PT).
Everything you Need to Know about C-Sections and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Having a c-section won’t save you from future pelvic floor discomfort. Dr. Marcy has all the info you need on c-sections and postpartum pelvic floor healing!
3 Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Having a Baby
It’s the spookiest time of the year! But that doesn’t mean you should be scared of leaking pee! I’ll give you 3 workouts that will expel unwanted incontinence.
10 Postpartum Essentials I Didn’t Know I Needed (#3 was a game changer!)
Top 10 Postpartum recovery essentials (from a Pelvic Floor PT) for a smoother, comfier, faster recovery from childbirth.
Let’s Get Real About Therapy
Learn how therapy can benefit you most from Alyson Hempsey, a psychotherapist, coach, wife, and mama with some great thoughts on how to “thrive in mamahood."
Why Kegels Don’t Work
Kegels are not the cure-all. Let me, a professional pelvic floor physical therapist explain why and how we can really strengthen those “down there” muscles.
What’s a Realistic Postpartum Recovery Timeline?
Everyone’s postpartum recovery timeline is different, here are a couple of things you can do to speed yours up.
14 Tips on How to Survive Your First 2 Weeks Postpartum
There’s plenty of info on taking care of a baby, these tips are all for YOU. Here are 14 tips to help you start recovering during your first 2 weeks postpartum.
6 Myths About Your Postpartum Recovery, According to a Physical Therapist
I’m a physical therapist specializing in women’s health and postpartum recovery. My work starts with setting the facts straight about the fourth trimester.