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Many birthing people feel discomfort around their post cesarean section scar. While seeking the guidance of a medical professional or perinatal massage therapist is certainly helpful, there are simple steps you can take for yourself that can go a long way in the healing process, as Janette Yee,...
Karlie is the co-founder of Jen & Keri, a former collegiate athlete, and a long-time wellness professional. With over 20 years of experience in fitness she is on a mission to empower postpartum athletes to reclaim their identity beyond motherhood! Tune in as Karli and Dr. Alicia chat all...
Today’s episode talks about returning to running after a Cesarean birth - but don’t be fooled by this seemingly narrow focus. The episode is chock-full of essential information about pelvic floors, scar tissue, and exercise that is useful for those pregnant, not pregnant, non-runners,...
In part two of our series with physiotherapist and pregnancy/postpartum pelvic health expert Krysta Norwick, Dr. Alicia discusses the very common issue of lower back pain in pregnancy. While it is highly likely to occur to most pregnant people at some point, that doesn’t mean that you...
Here is a little talked about fact: postpartum wrist pain is quite common! Officially named De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, this wrist pain occurs at the base of the thumb and is often aggravated postpartum by the frequent and possibly strenuous motions of lifting your newborn (while also supporting...
Pregnancy is undeniably a time of accelerated body change. For women who may have a history of avoiding their body or engaging in other types of negative body image perpetuating behaviours, body avoidance becomes impossible to pursue. And while this can be a huge struggle, it can also be a...
Regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, you need to know how to care for your postpartum perineum.
Avoid Irritants:
Bleeding postpartum is inevitable, and it's already in a sensitive way after delivery, so do your best to avoid irritating...
Diastasis Recti:
Diastasis Recti is a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles, that run up and down in our abdomen, known as the “six-pack” muscles. It occurs during pregnancy due to stretching from a growing uterus and baby and a weakening of the connective...
