Did you know that what you eat and drink can affect your urge to pee, and add to difficulties with incontinence? Have you ever had a big cup of coffee and then had to quickly rush to the toilet? There are certain substances that are known to irritate the bladder Read more…
You’ve had your baby… yay! You go for your 6 week postpartum check with your maternity healthcare provider and they assure you that your soft tissue healing is complete… yay! You get the “all clear” for getting back to all of your “usual” activities and you can totally be intimate Read more…
How you lift and carry your baby’s car seat is very important for keeping your own body happy and healthy. An average car seat is about 15 pounds, and when you add in the weight of your baby, things start to get heavy! Here are a few tips to protect Read more…
In the process of booking flights for a family trip coming up in a few months, I had to enter my son’s age at the time of travel, and I realized he will soon be 10 years old! My youngest baby is going to be in the double digits! This Read more…
As I babysat my new niece this week, I was quickly reminded of just how much babies love being held and rocked, like… at all times:). Constantly standing and soothing a baby can be extremely tiring and hard on a new mother’s healing body! Often when we stand holding a Read more…
Viparita Karani / Legs up The Wall The pelvic health physiotherapist and the yoga therapist in me agree: our all-time favourite pose for postpartum women is Viparita Karani. In Sanskrit, viparita means “reversed”, “inverted” or “opposite”, and karani means “doing” or “making”. After childbirth, I believe this is just what Read more…
Pregnant? Join us for a 75-minute workshop to prepare your pelvic floor for labour and delivery! You will learn: How to find your pelvic floor Pelvic floor activation during daily activities Kegel basics Pelvic floor relaxation Pelvic floor Delivery Prep Perineal massage techniques External ball release for the pelvic Read more…
Bring your partner with you to this 75 minute workshop! You will learn: What to do in Early Labour How to Manage Active Labour Optimal Labour Positions Optimal Breathing Techniques Tips for Partner / Labour Support Person Massage Most Effective Acupressure Points Optimal Birthing Positions When: 3rd Tuesday of each Read more…
*Squats are one of the best exercises to work on while you are pregnant!! Here are 5 great reasons why: 1. The squat is a great labour and delivery position. From a squat position, you work with gravity to help bring your baby down towards your birth canal. Squatting also Read more…
Optimum Perinatal Health – Postnatal Education and Exercise Course Bring your baby with you! Learn and practice how to recover and restore your pelvic floor, core, and general strength, form and function. Know what exercise is right for you now! Learn how to know when you are ready to return to Read more…