Introduction As you begin to think about exercising after giving birth, you may be wondering: Is my body ready? When can I start? Where do I start? What kind of exercises can I do? How much exercise should I do? Many doctors “clear” you for exercise after 6 weeks. The reason is that it takes […]
Introduction Another condition that I came across during my pregnancy was pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Luckily, I had some knowledge regarding how to manage PGP during pregnancy and was able to address it before it became a problem in my postpartum recovery period. So, I thought I would share some of the exercises and management […]
Introduction In my recent postpartum experience as an orthopedic physical therapist, I have come across many triumphs and trials in recovering from childbirth. I thought it would be helpful to discuss the anatomical changes that happen during/after pregnancy and provide some tips that may be helpful for any other women currently in their fourth trimester. […]
