Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a term used to describe a variety of disorders including pelvic pain and various types of incontinence or constipation. Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction can result from both traumatic deliveries and from those free of complications. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an excellent resource for any postpartum mother, with or without dysfunction, to regain muscle strength and resume exercise without risk of injury.
Whether trying to conceive naturally or going through advanced reproductive options, there are lifestyle, nutritional, nutraceutical and botanical interventions to support optimal fertility.
We need balanced hormone communication and low levels of inflammation for a woman’s body to create and nourish new life.
Diet culture has long ruled over the fitness and health industry. So, how do you know which companies care about self-love, body positivity and acceptance and which ones are just trying to profit by making you feel unhealthy? Look for these telltale signs to determine if a company embraces wellness or if it’s rooted in diet culture.
We have a system that is not adequately caring for our mothers, particularly black mothers. This is a fact that needs to be heard far and wide, and we need all parties to take part in a conversation to figure out the best way to deal with this crisis.
When planning for a pregnancy, you’re preparing your body and yourself for the ultimate gift of a healthy baby. Dr. Lovelle offers recommendations that will have a profound effect on your ability to conceive, carry, and deliver your bundle of joy.
Unfortunately, stress is a fact of life and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Here are seven of the top research-backed ways to disrupt the stress cycle and start taking better care of yourself.
Motherhood is hard enough without the added pressure of unrealistic expectations of what our body should look like during pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you are a first-time mom, or a mother of 4, consider the following tips to practice during pregnancy/postpartum body image challenges and beyond.
The intricate dance between estrogen and progesterone in our menstrual cycles is a delicate balance. When that balance is lost we can see it’s impact play out in various ways in our day to day life.
Stigmatizing attitudes towards mental health are widespread. It’s long past time to demystify and destigmatize Psychotherapy.
We cannot protect our children from ever feeling the pain of loss but we can help them manage the pain and express their emotions. Nicole Wallace discusses how to identify the signs of grief at different age ranges, engaging your child in healthy forms of grief expression, ways to encourage conversations about grief with children.
