What is pubic synthesis dysfunction and how do I know if I have it or I'm at risk for it? Pubic synthesis dysfunction is when your ligaments that normally keep your pelvic bone aligned during one's pregnancy become too relaxed and stretchy after childbirth. This causes the pelvic joint or the pubic synthesis to become unstable and which in turn causes pelvic pain. Some symptoms include … [Read more...]

Sex after pregnancy hurts. When does the pain go away and what can I do to help? This is known as dyspareunia, which is a recurrent pain that is often located in the genital area and may occur before, during and after sexual activity. This pain might come on as a result of the way your body changes during pregnancy. It can also be a result of STI's or sexually transmitted infections, vaginal … [Read more...]

Some women have a split down the center of their abdominal muscles after pregnancy - how can they get rid of it? Essentially, diastasis recti occurs when the two large parallel bands of muscles in the middle of the abdomen stay separated after pregnancy. That split or gap is known as diastasis recti, which is the actual separation of the abdominal muscles. The muscles will naturally … [Read more...]

Help! Urine is leaking, and I really don't want it to! Urinary incontinence is a very common problem, affecting up to 1 in 3 women. If you're experiencing urinary incontinence, you're likely looking for answers. Specifically, what can you do to stop it? So first of all, why does that happen? Urine leaks when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, … [Read more...]

Can I improve my scar tissue after birth? So if you’ve given birth, you may have scar tissue from a C section, episiotomy scar, or scarring from a  1st-3rd degree tear. Scar tissue causes fascial restriction, which means it can adhere to the surrounding soft tissue and organs. This will often cause pain, poor extensibility, and decreased strength in the area. What can you do? Actually, … [Read more...]

Each Earth Day, we're reminded of the delicate balance between humans and nature. Our actions have consequences, and the choices we make can have a significant impact on the environment. Many of the products we use every day contain chemicals that can harm the planet. These chemicals can enter our waterways, pollute our air, and harm wildlife. However, there's a simple solution that can make a … [Read more...]

Am I at risk for gestational diabetes? Any woman can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. First of all, what is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of high blood sugar that only pregnant women get. The word gestational actually means pregnant. If a woman gets high blood sugar when she's pregnant, but she never had high blood sugar before, she has gestational … [Read more...]

Women experience low back pain and sciatica during pregnancy. Is this normal? Some discomfort in your lower back is normal during pregnancy. 50 to 70% of women experience back pain while pregnant. As your ligaments stretch and your pelvis widens, you begin to feel some discomfort in the first trimester. Then, as your belly grows during your pregnancy, the center of gravity shifts and this … [Read more...]

You may be wondering if STDs are still a going concern in menopause. Yes, sexually transmitted illnesses are and always will be a concern for women, even menopausal women. Sexually transmitted diseases do not discriminate based on age, and many menopausal women have contracted chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, syphilis, HPV, and HIV. There is still a need to protect against sexually … [Read more...]

Why is dairy bad to consume during menopause? This is a super important topic ladies and it's close to my heart. First of all, the added hormones. Cows as well as chickens are given hormones to help them grow. Growth hormone is responsible for the increase in insulin like growth factor or I G F1 which has been directly correlated to prostate: and breast cancer. Also, our animals that are … [Read more...]