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Pregnancy Prehab: 3 keys for postpartum recovery before pregnancy

Pregnancy Prehab: training aimed at preventing pregnancy injuries before they occur What if I said you could improve your postpartum recovery by learning a little bit about your body before even getting pregnant? I’m going to tell you a little bit about what I’m terming “pregnancy prehab.” And it starts not with exercises but with …

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Pelvic floor anatomy and why you should care

Maybe you’ve heard some chatter about pelvic floor anatomy while reading about pregnancy or postpartum and want to know what all the fuss is about. Or maybe you’ve tried to become a kegel-queen but just can’t quite connect to the pelvic floor. Or maybe you’re a bit of a nerd like myself and want to …

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Dirty POP: Say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to Pelvic Organ Prolapse

If you’ve read my post on pelvic floor anatomy, you’ll remember that our lovely pelvic floor muscles perform a variety of functions including support of our pelvic organs. So What happens when those pelvic organs aren’t getting the support they need? Enter, pelvic organ prolapse or POP. As much as I wish I could say …

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