by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Mar 31, 2022 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum Parenting, pregnancy
Breastfeeding can be a time of connection and bonding for you and your baby during the postpartum period. However, if you’re one of the 2/3 of breastfeeding people who have experienced a clogged milk duct, you know that sometimes it can cause frustration and pain! Why...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Feb 10, 2022 | pregnancy
A common misconception I hear from my pregnant and postpartum patients is that you should not do core exercises while pregnant. This is far from true! Core exercises have been shown to be effective for reducing lower back pain, improving urinary leakage, and...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Feb 25, 2021 | Postpartum, pregnancy
Pregnancy is truly incredible. Over nine months your body adapts to grow a whole new person – a process which involves hormonal changes, postural adjustments, and muscle adaptation. Then you give birth and everything snaps right back to where it was...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Feb 25, 2021 | Postpartum, pregnancy
Your body changes so much during pregnancy to accommodate for your growing baby. Not only do hormone influxes change the flexibility of your joints and pelvis to prepare for childbirth, but your posture changes to manage your shifting center of gravity caused by your...
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 23, 2017 | incontinence, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, pregnancy, Wellbeing
I’m sure you’ve seen the advertisements that say, “Stay on top of your game with (insert name of incontinence product),” or “I can finally enjoy the moment,” and “Feel more natural!” I particularly like the last one; what could feel more natural than wearing a pad or...
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Aug 18, 2017 | Pain, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, pregnancy
Pregnancy changes the body in many ways. Most of these changes are positive, meant to keep both mother and the baby healthy. But there is one common, unwelcome change: according to the American Physical Therapy Association, between 50-70% of women will experience low...
