Women’s Health Checklist: Annual Tips for Health & Wellness May is Women’s Health Month! Women are often caretakers of others and it is critical to care for yourself too. It is common for women to put their needs behind the needs of other family members. It is important to prioritize women’s health which encompasses physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. May is a great reminder that women need […]
Women's HealthHow Physical Therapy Supports Breastfeeding Mothers Being a new mom comes with many new changes and demands on the body. Lifting your baby from the crib, carrying a car seat around, and constantly breastfeeding or pumping can take its toll on the body. The following tips may help protect your body from the demands placed […]
Women's HealthNew Moms: How to Care for Yourself After Giving Birth Post-partum, sometimes called the “fourth trimester” is the first weeks to a couple of months after the infant arrives. It is important to optimize the health of the mother and baby and a post-partum plan can help with that. It is hard at times for […]
Women's HealthBody Changes in Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of great change for the mother’s body. Postural changes in pregnancy can happen overnight. As the fetus grows in size, the demands on the mother’s body increase. The center of mass of the mother’s body moves forward. The body needs to compensate to keep standing upright. Above […]
Women's Health[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects at least 10% of girls and women globally. It occurs when tissue that is similar to the endometrium (lining of the uterine wall) grows outside of the uterus leading to […]
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