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I am often asked, when can I start doing things after a C-Section because let’s be honest, they don’t give you much info. What you will normally hear is, don’t lift anything more than your baby, don’t sit up in bed, and get lots of rest. Hmm…that about covers everything 🙂 With my C-Section, things […]

Hey Friend! In a world of body acceptance, women still struggle with the “mom pooch” post-baby. And as much as we would like to accept and move forward, the truth is, women care what they look like and how we feel. The Fourth Trimester If you are fresh out from having a baby, the mom […]

This question is a loaded one? Let me unpack it a bit here. What does Core mean to me? The inner core is the “stability” system and is made up of the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, multifidus, and pelvic floor muscle groups working together to support us when we go to move our bodies. The outer […]

I hear these things all the time from patients, friends, and even my narrative at times… “my body is broken, once I had kids I would never dream of doing that, I use to wear/do that but not after kids” the list goes on and on. You guys! We just went through a major miracle! […]

Pelvic Floor Exercises are EVERYWHERE! I often get asked, “what exercises should I be doing for my pelvic floor”. I wish it were a one size fits all model but unfortunately, it isn’t that easy. It is important to first know YOUR pelvic floor. Beyond Kegels Kegels are the famous pelvic floor exercise where you […]

My kids were dying to go to a trampoline park and as the words came out of my mouth “Sure…we can do that” I wanted to reel them back in. Not only is the trampoline park full of germy kids but the question came to mind “Is my pelvic floor conditioned enough to bounce around […]

Exercise…we all know it is great for our health but what about during pregnancy? You may have heard that getting your heart rate up too high may harm the baby or limit the amount of weight you lift. Well, I am hear to shed some light on what the research is saying (You know me…I […]

What is it about a New Year that gets us all excited about starting fresh? For me, it is like pushing a RESTART button to get organized, set new goals (both professionally and personally), and have a plan going forward. Raise your hand if you met your goals for 2020? If gaining the Covid-19 and […]

Self-care, the buzz word in the mom world these days. What do you think of when you hear the word self-care? Maybe it is a bubble bath, a good book, or wine with your friends? All sound pretty amazing to me! I have often struggle with the term “self-care”. It makes me shift in my […]

Have you ever had a goal but found yourself slipping back to your old ways? This has been me the past week. It all started with a Kit-Kat candy bar from my little gals Halloween bucket. It was an innocent treat that has led to a week of downward spiral in my healthy habits. I […]