Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy Blog Posts
Is it safe to run during pregnancy and postpartum?
Christy is a 32-year-old in her second trimester with her second kiddo. During her first pregnancy, Christy’s family was very concerned about her activity level which caused her to be concerned, so she stopped running. After her first child was born, she waited 6 months before getting back into running. She has been a runner since high school, and it is her...
Is vaginal hyaluronic acid a good option for vaginal dryness?
Zoe is a 35-year-old who gave birth to her first child about 6 months ago. She had a relatively smooth pregnancy and delivery; however, she has noticed vaginal dryness and pain with sex since reintroducing intimacy about 3 months ago. She went to the doctor who told her everything “looked fine” and that her symptoms are “normal” when...
Intimacy Postpartum
Sex On The Floor Podcast
Episode 12: Intimacy Postpartum
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Intimacy is an essential part of any romantic relationship, and it can be particularly important for new parents to maintain a healthy sexual connection after having a baby. However, postpartum...
Exercises to do during pregnancy and postpartum to prevent leakage
A common occurrence during pregnancy and the postpartum period is urinary incontinence, which is an involuntary loss of urine. It can occur with activities, such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, or jumping, or with environmental triggers, like opening the door. A concern many express is whether exercise is safe to perform during and after pregnancy and whether it will...
3 Pelvic Floor Exercises To Do During And After Pregnancy
I will often get questions from those planning to conceive and those recently pregnant wondering if exercise is safe and which exercises are best during and after pregnancy. First, let’s bust the myth that we shouldn’t be exercising while pregnant. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) April 2020 Committee Opinion,...
Exercising While Pregnant – Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Mandy is a 30-year-old woman who is currently 5 weeks pregnant with her first child. While she is very excited about starting her family with her husband Nick, she is concerned about what she should and should not be doing for physical activity. Her mom has been encouraging her to rest as much as possible and cautioned her against her usual three times per week gym...
