Is a kegel trainer the answer to your pelvic floor problems? Probably not. And here's why - As the pelvic health world grows (which is amazing and so needed!), so has the market for devices that promise to "fix" your pelvic floor. Kegel trainers, external stim pads, biofeedback gadgets, pelvic weights... There are more options than ever, and it's easy to feel like you need one to get better. In general, I don't recommend spending money on these devices. Anything marketed as something "done to...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Preconception Checklist Snag your preconception checklist by clicking on the button above!Preconception health has been on my mind a lot lately - I'm figuring out my own journey into parenthood, and it's put me on the other side of things. As a chiropractor, student midwife, and pelvic health expert - I've spent years supporting people through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. But when I went looking for real guidance on what to do before pregnancy - the months (or years) of...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Full disclosure - this is a repeat email from last week because I messed up the title and forgot to change it from the week prior! This is such important information for birth - I wanted to be sure you had it - which is why I'm sending this on a Sunday. I will still be sending out my regular newsletter tomorrow too! If you're preparing for birth, here's something worth knowing: how you move during labor matters. Research consistently shows that staying upright and changing positions during...
12 days ago • 3 min read
If you're preparing for birth, here's something worth knowing: how you move during labor matters. Research consistently shows that staying upright and changing positions during labor is associated with a shorter first stage of labor, lower rates of cesarean birth, and less need for epidural pain relief, compared with lying flat on your back. Movement isn't just comfort - it's biomechanics. As a chiropractor and pelvic health provider, when I'm supporting someone through birth, I'm thinking...
18 days ago • 3 min read
Let me be transparent for a second. Birth is full of unknowns - even if it isn't your first. I learn something new at every single birth I attend, because every birth is genuinely different. I'm now at the point in my doula + student midwifery journey where I've supported some clients through two or even three births. Even with the same mother, the "same" body, the same partner - the support I provide looks different every time. Because birth itself is different every time. We can't know what...
25 days ago • 4 min read
There's something I don't talk about enough: the pressure to look a certain way when you work in fitness or wellness. Every corner of this industry has its own unspoken "ideal." The heavily muscled, lean CrossFit athlete. The tall, slender equestrian. The runner with visibly low body fat. The wellness professional who "looks the part" before they've said a single word about their qualifications. For years, that pressure got into my head. I wanted to look a certain way to fit what certain...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey friend, People are finally starting to take postpartum return to exercise seriously — and it's about time. Women shouldn't be jumping right back into their pre-baby workout routine on autopilot. But they also deserve real support in returning to movement after having a baby. Without that support, many women end up defaulting to a sedentary lifestyle "just to be safe" — which, ironically, sets them up for poorer health down the road. If you're pregnant or newly postpartum, even thinking...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
As a pelvic health trained clinician, I get questions about prolapse during pregnancy almost every week. If you dealt with prolapse symptoms after a first pregnancy, it's natural to worry about what a second (or third) pregnancy might bring. Let's talk through what prolapse actually is, how common it really is, and ,most importantly, what you can do about it. What Is Prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse happens when one or more pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, or rectum) shift from their normal...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
As we head into the hottest months of the year, I want to share something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in prenatal and postpartum care: hydration - and why it hits differently when you’re growing or nourishing a baby. This isn’t just “drink more water” advice. Your body is doing extraordinary work, and the summer heat raises the stakes considerably. Why Hydration Matters More Than Ever During pregnancy, blood volume increases by up to 50% which means your body needs significantly...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
What if I told you there's a magic potion you could brew during pregnancy that improves both your pregnancy and your postpartum recovery? A potion that can support your mental health, lower your risk of complications like gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes, and ease that bone-deep pregnancy fatigue... A potion that's linked to shorter, smoother labors, a lower chance of needing a cesarean, and a healthier start for your baby, with research even suggesting the benefits ripple...
2 months ago • 3 min read