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Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA): Is it normal?
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.Â

thefitpelvis
Jul 104 min read
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Preparing Your Pelvic Floor (and Body) for Birth
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.Â

thefitpelvis
Jun 262 min read
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Kegels vs. Reverse Kegels: Which Do You Need?
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?

thefitpelvis
May 292 min read
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3 Common Core Exercises You Might Be Doing Wrong (and How to fix them!)
Check out these three common mistakes in exercises and how to fix them!

thefitpelvis
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Navigating Diastasis Recti: Safe Exercises and Effective Strategies for a Strong Core
Welcome to our pelvic health corner! As a dedicated pelvic health physical therapist, I often encounter clients grappling with diastasis rec

thefitpelvis
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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I'm so stressed out about my pain
Chronic pain is a term that describes pain that lasts for an extended period of time beyond normal recovery. Chronic pain may develop...

thefitpelvis
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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Is yoga safe for me and my baby?
Did you know that performing yoga during your pregnancy not only is great exercise, but can help prepare you for childbirth? Yoga...

thefitpelvis
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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Can I do sit-ups and crunches with diastasis?
A diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is the term used to describe the separation of the abdominal muscles from the midline (linea alba). ...

thefitpelvis
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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Does Meditation Really Work?
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...

thefitpelvis
May 13, 20212 min read
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