Only 5 years ago we were still telling women that doing crunches would widen their diastasis and be harmful. We’ve learned a lot in those five years and now have a better idea of what is helpful for healing diastasis and how common it is during pregnancy. 

As a pelvic health physical therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of women preparing their bodies for birth and know what it takes to have a smooth birth and recovery. Labor requires strength, mobility, endurance, and body awareness. 

If you’ve ever Googled "pelvic floor exercises," you’ve probably been told to do your Kegels. But what if I told you that Kegels aren’t always the answer — and sometimes what you really need is the opposite?

Check out these three common mistakes in exercises and how to fix them!

Welcome to our pelvic health corner! As a dedicated pelvic health physical therapist, I often encounter clients grappling with diastasis rec

Chronic pain is a term that describes pain that lasts for an extended period of time beyond normal recovery. Chronic pain may develop...

Did you know that performing yoga during your pregnancy not only is great exercise, but can help prepare you for childbirth? Yoga...

A diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is the term used to describe the separation of the abdominal muscles from the midline (linea alba). ...

You’ve probably heard that meditation is good for you, but how good can it really be? Have you tried meditation, but end up falling...