TL;DR: Sucking in your stomach is bad! Many of us start sucking in long before having kids. It often starts in adolescence as we become aware of society’s expectation for women to be thin. We feel self-conscious about our bodies, and so we begin sucking it all in. But ultimately, sucking in your stomach is […]
Pelvic Floor
Postpartum Running: How to Get Back on the Road
How long do you have to wait before you can start running postpartum? The truth is, every woman and her postpartum recovery is different. Some women can begin running after 12 weeks, but for others, it may be many months postpartum. Risks of Running Too Soon After Birth It is important to wait at least […]
Yoga for Pelvic Floor: Relax & Strengthen
Yoga for the pelvic floor is a great tool to help restore optimal pelvic health. Gentle yoga for the pelvic floor can support the bladder and other pelvic organs, which helps prevent incontinence, build strength and stability, and aid in postpartum healing and recovery. The good news is that you can practice these yoga exercises […]
How to Relax Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
One of the most important touchstones of pelvic health is the ability to relax your pelvic floor. Learning to relax your pelvic floor is just as important as learning to contract it. Yet many women don’t understand the importance. A tight pelvic floor can lead to a host of issues. Symptoms include pelvic, hip, or […]
Hypertonic Pelvic Floor: Are Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles Bad?
Motherhood is stressful, and many of our day-to-day postural habits can cause a tight, or hypertonic pelvic floor. This happens when your pelvic muscles do not fully relax when they should, and can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, from chronic pain to constipation. What Causes a Tight Pelvic Floor? There are many reasons […]
The C-Section Shelf: How To Get Rid Of It
You might be asking yourself, “Will my C-section shelf ever go away?” So let’s skip to the good part, and learn how to get rid of your c-section shelf. Here’s a few simple tips to make a big difference in how your scar and tummy look. These will improve the way you feel physically in […]
C-Section Scar Massage: How and Why
Are there benefits to c-section scar massage? Does scar tissue massage really help? Could your c-section scar be the reason you have a nagging shoulder injury, hip pain, neck pain, or back pain? The short answer to all these questions: Yes. Keep reading, this is a must for my c-section mamas. The Importance of C-Section […]
Pelvic Floor Exercises For Constipation
Pelvic floor dysfunction may be playing a part in your constipation struggles. Here are some pelvic floor exercises for constipation that can help move things along. Is Your Pelvic Floor to Blame for Your Constipation? Often, the only remedy given for constipation is to drink more water and eat more fiber. These tips are LEGIT, […]
Lower Belly Pooch? Let’s Learn to Breathe.
Do you feel like your lower belly pooch won’t improve no matter what you do? First off, remember that you are the owner of a uterus and it is normal to have some pooch to our tummies! This is especially true after having babies. That said, I’m going to share with you the best kept […]
Your Tight Jaw Effects Your Pelvic Floor…
TIGHT JAW? I’m going to give you a quick fix and explain why minding your jaw matters. First let’s talk about how tightness in the jaw can correlate with tightness in the pelvic floor. The origin of the jaw and pelvic connection starts at the embryological phase. At about day 15 in a phase called […]