Running can be a great form of exercise. However, we want to first preface this blog by saying, if you are not already running as your main form of exercise and haven’t been doing it for a while, pregnancy is not the time to start a running program. Walking? Yes, great. But running is a …
We see a lot of our pregnant clients coming to us talking about hemorrhoids. Here are answers to some common questions we get asked. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, but what are they? Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in and around the anal opening. They are common during pregnancy because of the increased pressure of …
To Kegel or Not To Kegel–that’s the question you may be asking yourself. If you’re reading this, chances are you have been told to do Kegels (pelvic floor muscle contractions) following prostate surgery, prostatectomy, or even to improve sexual function. But do they work? The short answer: not usually. Let’s get straight to it: For …
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Maternity or Pregnancy support garments can be helpful for a variety of reasons. A lot of women experience low back, pelvic pain or round ligament during pregnancy. Support belts can help you get more comfortable so you can stay active throughout your pregnancy. These garments are made to offer gentle compression depending on where you …
We often see a number of women who have symptoms of prolapse after childbirth. Today we want to focus on what to look for and pay attention to in those early weeks after you had your baby. A prolapse refers to a condition when a pelvic floor organ slips down from its original positions and …
