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The FEAR you have over making a “mistake” with diastasis is actually keeping you from healing. I get it because I work with SO many women who are scared they’ll do something wrong and make their diastasis worse. They’re afraid to lift, exercise, and even do daily tasks like picking up their toddlers or bathing […]
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You’ve probably heard these diastasis ‘rules’—but are they true? Let’s find out! 🤔 1. Planks and crunches are always bad – FALSE. I give crunches and planks to my diastasis patients all the time. The KEY is working with someone who is trained and can show you how to do them well! When they are […]
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“My Dr. made me scared that I couldn’t do core work after my c-section. I’m 6 months postpartum, and I’m afraid to move. When am I okay to begin core work?” This is a question I received this week from an online client. It seems that advice on postpartum exercise often falls into two camps: […]
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I’ve worked with pregnant women for over 17 years and here’s one thing I tell every one of them: In Labor and Delivery, you’re not just a patient you’re a customer. Truth: Many of my patients have at least some ideas of what they want their L&D experience to look like, but when it comes […]
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On Instagram, I shared my 3 ways to stay active through the cold winter months and one of them is appropriate gear! There’s an old saying that goes, “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing.” Christmas is almost here and it’s a great gift idea to ask for (or get someone) some quality cold-weather gear. […]
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Mom of 5 came to see me for 2 appts PP. She said to me, “I thought this would be my new normal.” Her complaints consisted of prolapse symptoms and leaking, as well as a small diastasis. Her goal was to not leak when sneezing and coughing, and she wanted to return to her Zumba […]
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Here are a few of my favorite things in case you’re looking for some last-minute gift ideas!
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A common story I hear: A patient calls me and says this, “I just had my yearly with my Dr, and she told me I have prolapse and should schedule surgery. I’m scared. I don’t want to have surgery. I didn’t even know I had prolapse. Someone told me I should check if you could […]
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Disclaimer: This is not a foolproof list, nor the ONLY 5 things that will work. You can do all the right things and still tear, and you can do NONE of these things and potentially not tear! BUT, these are some things I see repeatedly time and time again that DO help decrease your chances […]
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Every so often, it’s fun to share a few things I love in hopes that it might help you, too, if you’re shopping for some comfortable, timeless items to add to your closet. Over the past few years, my closet has taken a hard turn toward quality athleisure, as most of my days are spent […]
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Hi friends, we love making cookies at our house! Here is one of our favorites – It comes from Baker by Nature and you can find her website here. Ingredients:1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 and 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed1/2 cup […]
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Do you NOT have enough time to work out, or is it just not a priority? 😬 This is NOT meant to shame you! But I like to be honest with myself, especially when I feel like I “don’t have enough time.” I’ve never worked with a mom who said… “I’m not super busy right […]
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1. Your story deserves to be heard. Sharing your story is a huge step towards healing. We often minimize our stories, thinking they aren’t important. But processing and sharing your story is a necessary step towards getting well. There is not enough time to do this in traditional medicine – we’re rushed through appointments because of […]
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Aging can be beautiful…it can also be hard. And it doesn’t have to define you or your abilities. It doesn’t have to decide who you become or what you are (or aren’t) capable of. I long for realness. Real conversations. Real pictures of what true aging looks like. I want to be the woman who […]
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Thank GOODNESS for progress in Labor and Delivery Positions. While I can’t speak to this in other areas, I have seen improvement over the past 5 years in providers’ willingness to try various L&D positions. Research shows sidelying and on all fours to have the least amount of tearing (roughly ⅔ of women who deliver […]
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I believe our bodies are designed to heal, and they let us know when we’re not living well. When I’m exhausted during the day, my body might be indicating that I need more sleep. If I’m hungry after eating an hour earlier, my body might be indicating that I need more protein. If I feel […]
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