You may have heard the term “fourth trimester” before, but many women aren’t taught just how important this stage can be for healing and recovery. The fourth trimester refers to the first 12 weeks after birth—a season of immense transition as your body, mind, and emotions adjust to life after pregnancy. While your baby is …
What’s Actually Normal During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy brings so many new sensations, and while many are completely normal, often there are symptoms that you can address and that you don’t have to just “put up with”. Many changes can be supported, managed, and improved. You may notice… If you’ve been told that what you’re feeling is “just part of pregnancy” and …
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What Is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?
When people hear “physical therapy,” they often think of rehab after a sports injury or surgery. But physical therapy can also help with one of the most important (and commonly misunderstood) areas of the body: the pelvic floor. Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a specialized field of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, joints, …
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Painful Scars after the Baby Comes: How Physical Therapy Can Help
Painful Scars after Baby Comes: How Physical Therapy Can Help Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS Having delivered a baby is just like finishing a marathon – you’re happy, excited, exhausted, and sore! Whether women deliver a baby via c-section or vaginally, they are often too busy or exhausted to care for themselves. …
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