While many women know about the common symptoms of menopause, there are certain changes that come about in menopause that are often surprising to women. One of these is loss of bladder control
Menopause will affect every woman at some point in her life. Menopause occurs when hormonal changes cause the menstrual cycle to stop. Whether you are
Around 6 weeks postpartum, I expected to feel more like myself. I had avoided exploring anything in the vaginal area for fear of what I
A Guest Blog by Lizanne Pastore PT, MA, COMT Eighty percent of the bodily changes occurring during pregnancy happen in the first trimester! Isn’t
Postpartum recovery can be tough, even for physical therapists. This article shares personal experiences and practical advice to help you heal your body and regain strength after childbirth.
The relationship between urinary incontinence (UI), pelvic floor disorders, and vaginal birth is a hot topic. Popular magazines and some scientific journals claim that vaginal
When you were pregnant, everyone joined you in counting down the days, weeks, and months until your baby would be born. Now that your little
You’re young, healthy and probably think you’re invincible. However there are some infections that are common in young women. Read below to learn about
If you’ve never been pregnant, it’s likely you’ve spent little time thinking about your pelvic floor. A healthy pelvic floor can prepare you for a great pregnancy and a safe delivery, and it can prevent a host of problems that may occur after childbirth.
Sometimes it’s hard to open up with others about what’s happening with our health. But doing so can help you gain valuable insights into your
Being constipated is a very uncomfortable situation, leaving many people stressed and impatient. For some, constipation further aggravates bladder control issues and for others, the
Eric was 43 when he first woke up wet. He had no idea what had happened to him, but after a couple of minutes, he
