Working on rebuilding in postpartum is one of my favorite things to support clients with. Why? For several reasons - postpartum is a critically underserved time in a woman's life, postpartum being a transformative time, postpartum being a time where prior exercise habits tend to fall off, and rebuilding being an essential part of helping you "feel like you" again.
Finding a good postpartum rehab program is essential. This program needs to help take you from "just went through pregnancy, birth, and now what can I do?" through the early stages of reconnecting with your whole body, but especially pelvic floor + core, into building fitness and strength that will serve you throughout your life.
Postpartum rebuilding is really about those early stages - helping you find what is appropriate for your body and your goals, helping reduce any symptoms, navigate the first 6-12 months of postpartum, and progress you to a point where you are feeling like yourself again. Your body, especially your pelvic floor, needs load. You can't stay in rehab land forever - you need a program that is going to help you continue respond to load, adapt, and get stronger.
This early postpartum rebuild can feel intimidating + scary. This is why intentional strength training + conditioning matters. This is why it can be so helpful to have a coach who meets you where you are at, and can help build a program that is custom to your needs. What we know about postpartum and recovery is that it all needs to be custom to you. What works for a woman who ran + lifted weights throughout her first pregnancy and had a straight forward vaginal birth will not work for someone who walked throughout her third pregnancy and had an emergency cesarean birth.
Whether you are looking to rebuild in postpartum, wanting to prepare for a healthy pregnancy, or improve your general health- I am here for you. I have 3 openings for 1:1 coaching in January. If you want to learn more - fill out my coaching application.
With peace and love,
Dr. Ellyn Halley, DC, Doula, Coach
Doc Halley Solutions
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In person chiropractic care! You can find me at 1500 Green Bay St, La Crosse WI 54601 within the same space as the Parenting Place and The Motus Project. I am excited to offer in person care to women in the Coulee Region, and offer hybrid care - in person + online. You can book your first appointment or schedule a consult below!
If you're looking for an "all in one" program that includes a prenatal exercise program, birth education, pelvic prep + mobility, nutrition information, and more - combined with regular support + check ins - I have you covered. Check out my Empowered Pregnancy program for incredible prenatal support.
Looking for more support around exercise, pelvic health, and nutrition (and birth prep if you're pregnant!)? Apply for 1:1 coaching with me:
Looking for a comprehensive birth education that covers more than birth? Join Meghan Tomlinson (Rooted Birth + Family) and I on Sunday, January 25th 2026 10a-3p in Holmen, WI at The Hive. Class includes a spot for you + a partner. Light snacks + refreshments provided. You will receive a workbook + 5 hours packed full of valuable information! Register here
I am looking for doulas or women who are ready to take their doula training to join my team! You can learn more here (you will have to request access to view this document).
**Disclaimer: The content in this email is not intended to be medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.
