Training your core during pregnancy
During pregnancy as your uterus expands and your belly grows, your deep core muscles become overloaded and overlooked. This can lead to a separation, or diastasis, in your rectus abdominis that can result in lower back pain, mid back stiffness and pelvic pain. Training your deep core muscles, such as your transverse abdominis and obliques, […]
To Kegel or not to Kegel, that is the question!
A kegel is known colloquially as a squeeze of our pelvic floor and is typically the “go to” recommendation for a postpartum mother or someone who is experiencing leakage. Although with some, their pelvic floor is lax and therefore kegels may be a more “accurate” treatment, with others, kegels may be doing more harm. So […]
The benefits of pushing in side lying during labor
The best position during labor varies from woman to woman depending on individual comfort, preferences and medical considerations. It is essential for expectant mothers to learn their options to determine the most suitable position for them. While non-upright positions may be most common, the side lying position has been found to be very effective with […]
Ways to relieve your sciatic nerve pain while pregnant!
Sciatica, which is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve, is very common during pregnancy. Symptoms may include radiating pain up and down your leg and muscle weakness. Because of the shift in posture as well as anatomical changes that happen along the way, the sciatic nerve can easily become irritated while you are just completing […]
Healthy bladder habits to incorporate into your daily life!
1) Hydrate! If you are someone who likes their coffee as well as their carbonated drinks, extra hydration (double the ounces in water) is necessary for you to stop irritating your bladder causing more unnecessary trips to the bathroom. 2) Avoid JICing! When you go “just in case” you are creating a dysfunctional bladder behavior […]