Care in the 4th Trimester The first 12 weeks after you give birth are considered the 4th trimester. This early postpartum period can be so difficult – mentally, physically, and emotionally. You are probably sleep deprived, you may have pain, and your body is...
Why Do I Have Leaking During Exercise? Are you one of those athletes that grabs a pad before your run or workout? Do you avoid working out at the gym because you’re embarrassed that you pee your pants? Leaking during exercise can be very annoying and frustrating....
How Do I Return to Sport Postpartum? There can be a lot of questions or worries surrounding returning to sport after having a baby. “I don’t want to go back too soon and get hurt or pee on myself.” “Will I lose all my strength if I wait too long to get back to...
Pelvic Pain May Be Coming From Your Pelvic Floor Pain in and around your pelvis can occur for many reasons. One cause of pelvic pain is hypertonicity (= tightness) in the pelvic floor muscles. If your pelvic floor muscles are too tight and have difficulty relaxing,...
What is Prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the pelvic organs begin to descend down into the vaginal canal or rectum. This can occur with the bladder, uterus, or rectum. While only 3-6% of women may complain of symptoms, studies have found that up...
Incontinence is Common, But Not Normal Urinary incontinence is incredibly common. In fact, studies have found anywhere from 30-80% of women experience incontinence. Some of the biggest risk factors for experiencing leaking are history of vaginal birth(s), being over...
