Best Exercise for First Trimester Safe first trimester exercises You’re pregnant! Most likely googling what you should do now- what vitamins should you take, what things should you now avoid, and what first trimester exercises you should (and shouldn’t) do. You may be feeling a new level of tired that you have never experienced and anything from […]
Mehedi Hasan
Prevent tearing during birth
Tips to Prevent Tearing During Childbirth Many people’s biggest fear about childbirth is tearing. Tearing is indeed painful and ranges in different degrees of severity. We have seen many women birth large babies without a tear and others tear birthing not-so-large babies. There are things you can do to prevent tearing or more accurately – […]
How to have an easier birth
Prep for a smooth, efficient birth Easier and childbirth are not typically words that are put in the same sentence. And of course there are many factors outside of our control. But we might as well take advantage of the factors within our control to make the birthing process easier. Easier meaning that the birthing […]
5 tips for when your baby is breech
5 tips for when your baby is breech Don’t Panic. Your baby may not stay in breech (head up) position. It is common that a baby will be breech between 27 weeks and 34 weeks of pregnancy. Most of those little nuggets will find their own way head down. Some breech baby’s may need a […]
Strong core can help childbirth
How having a strong core can help childbirth Sometimes, as the weight of the belly increases in the third trimester, weakness in the core can cause what is called a “pendulous belly” (hanging belly), this is when the belly sags forward unsupported by core muscles. Having Pendulous belly can contribute to less than ideal baby […]
Are you in a Kegel all day long?
Are you in a Kegel all day long? Many women I assess with pelvic floor issues have a pelvic floor that stays contracted/ tight / engaged throughout their day. It is so “normal” feeling that they are not even aware that they are pulling it up and holding tight until we begin to do our […]
SI Joint Pain Prevention and Care
SI Joint Pain / SPD Prevention and Care One of the most common complaints I hear from pregnant people is the good old pain in the butt — lower back pain during pregnancy or pain in the pubic bone area in the front groin region. The pain can be absolutely excruciating and quite literally bring […]