VAGINAL ESTROGEN POSTPARTUM: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MIGHT HELP
Vaginal dryness, discomfort with sex, and urinary urgency after baby aren't just a "time" issue -- they're often hormonal. Here's what a pelvic floor PT wants you to know about vaginal estrogen.
READY TO RUN: RETURNING TO IMPACT AFTER BABY
You absolutely can return to running and high-impact exercise after baby -- but how and when you do it matters. Here's what a pelvic floor PT wants you to know before you lace up.
UNDERSTANDING DIASTASIS RECTI: HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU HEAL
"Why does my stomach still look pregnant?" It's one of the most common questions pelvic floor PTs hear postpartum. Here's what diastasis recti actually is -- and what you can do about it.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR PELVIC FLOOR IMMEDIATELY POSTPARTUM
Your pelvic floor muscles stretch to approximately 250% of their normal length during vaginal delivery. Here's what that means for your recovery -- and what you can do to support healing in those first weeks.
POSTPARTUM AND INTIMACY: a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist’s Guide to returning to sex
There's no gold medal for pushing through discomfort. Here's what's actually normal when it comes to postpartum intimacy -- and how pelvic floor PT can help.
Pooping After Birth: What No One Told You (But Should Have)
Nobody warns you about the first bowel movement after birth. The fear, discomfort, and yes, even pain are real — and you deserve to know what's normal, what helps, and what to do if things aren't moving. A pelvic floor PT breaks it all down.
Hip Pain While Sleeping During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
You're exhausted, you finally get into bed, and then your hips have other ideas. Here's why hip pain while sleeping is so common during pregnancy and what you can actually do about it tonight.
Hemorrhoids and Other (Not Fun) Butt Stuff in Pregnancy
Nobody talks about this enough, so let's just say it: pregnancy can do a real number on your backside. Here's your honest guide to hemorrhoids and anal fissures during pregnancy — why they happen, what helps, and what to expect after baby.
Urinary Leakage During Pregnancy: What's Normal, What Helps, and What to Do Next
It happened. You sneezed and a little pee came out. You're not alone, and it's not something you just have to live with. A pelvic floor PT breaks down why leakage happens during pregnancy, what actually helps, and what to do if it doesn't resolve on its own after baby.
Is That Normal Pregnancy Pressure or Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic pressure during pregnancy is common, but it's not always easy to know when something feels off. Here's how to tell the difference between normal pregnancy changes and signs of pelvic organ prolapse, straight from a pelvic floor PT.