Anyone can be challenged to have a family. No matter what race, religion, sexuality or economic status you are, infertility doesn’t discriminate. Because you’ll never know how badly you want something until you are told that it may not be possible. Together, we can change how others view infertility. It begins with being part of aContinue reading “Natural Approaches for Infertility”
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Moms Circle Event : All about breastfeeding with Happy Latch!
Moms . . .are you pregnant, currently breastfeeding, frustrated with past attempts or just wanting to learn more in preparation for your next baby? Women’s Health Physical Therapy is hosting a Moms Circle Meetup group that will focus on breastfeeding! We are excited to have Priscilla Moore, owner of Happy Latch, who is an InternationalContinue reading “Moms Circle Event : All about breastfeeding with Happy Latch!”
“Why do I still look pregnant?”
Scenario . . . A new mom has given birth to a healthy baby boy. She is about 6 weeks post-delivery and has been able to lose her pregnancy weight fairly quickly . . . all except for that stubborn stomach area that seems to just poke out. She feels like she is severalContinue reading ““Why do I still look pregnant?””
STOP! Check that belly before doing those crunches
Did You Know? 36% of postpartum women will discover they have a separation of their stomach muscles. If you want to flatten out that post-delivery mummy tummy, you should go straight to the gym for a rigorous regimen of abdominal exercises, right? Wrong! Diastasis recti could be the cause of that rounded, pregnant-looking and evenContinue reading “STOP! Check that belly before doing those crunches”
Healthy Bladder Habits for the Active Woman: Understanding Causes and How to Change
Healthy Bladder Habits for the Active Woman: Understanding Causes and How to Change
Empowering the Mamas
Becoming a mother is loaded with an immense amount of change, both physically and emotionally. While a woman starts a new relationship with her body, she is also creating a connection with a vastly transformed identity and a tiny little human. Life as she knew it is no longer, and there are real feelings thatContinue reading “Empowering the Mamas”
4 Ways You Can Make Sustainable Choices for Your Little One
Happy Earth Day 2016! Every mom knows that a new baby means a whole new category of things to purchase — not only furniture, diapers, toys and food, but also all the extras that seem to accumulate. While baby products can be a consumers heaven, the key is to not be lured into an unnecessaryContinue reading “4 Ways You Can Make Sustainable Choices for Your Little One”
Come Support Postpartum Strong®!
Come support us with your vote on February 24th as we present our Postpartum Strong® program to the public! Richmond Public Library – Main Branch – 101 E Franklin St February 24th, 2016 Doors Open to the public at 6:00pm (please arrive early!) Speakers start promptly at 7:00pm (*more event information) ____________________________________________________________Continue reading “Come Support Postpartum Strong®!”
Relax: Give Yourself 3 Months
There are many physical and social issues at the 6-week check up: feeding the baby and getting some sleep are really the only things on your mind at this time.
Top Questions You’ve Been Wanting to Ask a Urogynecologist
Q and A with Tovia Smith, MD : Urogynecologist : Virginia Women’s Center located in Richmond, VA Dr. Tovia smith focuses on pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and accidental bowel leaking. http://www.virginiawomenscenter.com/staff-tovia-m-smith-md.html Q: How can we make sure postpartum care is more than a few checkups? A: The USAContinue reading “Top Questions You’ve Been Wanting to Ask a Urogynecologist”
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