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What’s Going on Down There? Pelvic Floor Muscle Function During the Postpartum Season
By: Dr. Lindsey Paczkowski, PT (contact info, below) New to motherhood? The baby has arrived and you’re beginning to realize your body has accomplished some amazing things over the past year and you’re eager to get moving and exercising again. But you've got...
What’s in an Epidural? Risks and Benefits
Today, more than 60% of people giving birth in the US have either an epidural or a spinal block during labor. A small needle goes into your epidural space in your spine, and over on top of that needle is a small catheter that’s a small plastic tube. Drugs given...
Elephant in the Womb: Breech Babies Have Inside Information w/Nicole Morales, CPM
Avoiding being traumatized by the Cesarean you haven't had yet.
Perifit Review – Not a Common Topic of Conversation
Things We don’t Talk About! It’s not exactly a common topic of conversation, but I can guarantee you know at least 2-3 people who are suffering from pelvic floor issues after childbirth and even for years, decades after giving birth. I’ll bet there’s even a private...
What’s Induction of Labor? Why Induce? Why Not? How it Works.
According to the Listening to Mothers III survey, 41% of pregnant women had their labor induced. 44% of those women said their labor was induced because they were close to or past their due dates and their babies were full term.
Non-Stress Testing, Amniotic Fluid Index – making sure you and your body are ready
I've had this article for at least ten years. I do not know who the author is but it is a very helpful article if you are scheduled for a non-stress test. Read this to prepare. This information does not substitute for a care provider-patient relationship and should...
Sober Curious? or Just Pregnant? Say “Cheers” to 10 Alcohol Free Alternatives
No matter what you call it, Sober Curious, Alcohol Free, Mindful Drinking, or just plain Pregnant and Can’t Drink, there’s an alcohol-free movement happening. Here are 10 Alcohol Free Distilled Beverages to choose from.
Back to Work After Baby – 11 Tips to Pump Like a Pro!
CLICK THIS AFFILIATE LINK FOR THE ULTIMATE BACK TO WORK PUMPING CLASS Having a brand new baby is hard enough. Women returning to work now have to juggle working two jobs. Most men don’t have these challenges after a baby is added to the family. When switching from...
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Her Own Advocate & Her Anchor By Her Side – A Natural Birth Story
At our 40week appointment the doctor started doing an amniotic fluid check and non-stress tests. Baby looked good, so we kept going, hoping for a natural birth. We really wanted to trust the whole process of pregnancy, labor, and birth.
