Should I be concerned about pain in the front of my pelvis if I am pregnant?
Pubic symphysis is the joint on the front of the pelvis where the two sides of the pelvis meet. At the meeting point of the two sides,...
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thefitpelvis
- Jul 14
- 4 min
Is it okay to return to running after my baby is born?
Are you eager to return to running? Most runners I know are ready to get back to running the day after their baby is born. However,...
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thefitpelvis
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Are my organs falling out?
I’ve heard women comment that they felt like their organs are falling out ever since they had a baby. Is this a real phenomenon? Do...
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thefitpelvis
- Jun 16
- 2 min
If I only have a bowel movement every 3 days am I constipated?
Constipation is a diagnosis to describe either painful bowel movements or infrequent bowel movements. Many individuals with constipation...
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thefitpelvis
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Can lupus affect my pelvic floor?
What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your own immune system attacks your body. ...
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thefitpelvis
- May 19
- 2 min
If my blood pressure is high during pregnancy do I have preeclampsia?
What is Preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a condition which develops after the 20th week of pregnancy or during the postpartum period. Women...
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thefitpelvis
- May 5
- 2 min
Could I develop osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the term used to describe weak brittle bones. New bone growth occurs regularly in the body. ...
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thefitpelvis
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Does breastfeeding cause you pain?
The transition to motherhood comes with many adjustments. Learning what is normal and not normal is key to understanding your body and...
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thefitpelvis
- Apr 7
- 3 min
What's the connection between stress and endometriosis?
So what’s the link between stress and endometriosis? Have you been hearing more and more about how managing stress can play a key role in...
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thefitpelvis
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Could the food I eat affect my endometriosis pain?
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which endometrial-like tissue develops outside of the uterus. In normal healthy...
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thefitpelvis
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Could my pelvic pain be caused by endometriosis?
What is Endometriosis? Pelvic pain certainly is one symptom of endometriosis, but by itself does not necessarily raise concern for...
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thefitpelvis
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Ouch, my tailbone hurts!
Have you ever experienced tailbone pain? It could have been right after a fall on your bottom or it could have developed without a...
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thefitpelvis
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, and vestibulodynia
Do any of these words look familiar to you? Maybe you have come across all of them or some of them in your internet searches to better...
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thefitpelvis
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Do men have a pelvic floor?
Yes! Men have a pelvic floor and it does all the same things that the pelvic floor does for women. Everyone needs the pelvic floor...
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thefitpelvis
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
Is holiday eating wreaking havoc on your bowels?
The sudden changes in diet that come with eating during the holidays can throw off your bowels and GI (gastrointestinal) system. Not to...
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thefitpelvis
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Will my bladder symptoms worsen if I have a drink over the holidays?
Planning to have any alcohol over the holidays? If you have had any issues with your bladder recently, keep in mind alcohol is...
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thefitpelvis
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Can itching in my vulvar region being something other than a yeast infection?
Lichen Sclerosus. Are you familiar with this condition? It’s a skin condition which primarily affects the tissues of the genital and anal...
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thefitpelvis
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Why does it hurt to urinate?
Have you experienced symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Common symptoms include burning with urination, pelvic pressure,...
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thefitpelvis
- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
How often should I pee?
The typical bladder can hold 400-600 ml of urine. A better understanding of 600 ml is 20.29 ounces. Most of us have picked up a 20...
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thefitpelvis
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Leaking when you jump is scary!
As I stated in a previous blog, leaking urine during daily activities is not something you have to live with the rest of your life. Many...
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