Many of you saw the article that NPR published some weeks ago (see screen shot below) and were quite shocked by what you read. Here’s a bit from that article: “Nearly half of the nurses who responded to the survey were unaware that maternal mortality has risen in the U.S. in recent years, and 19Continue reading “What is Your Post-Birth Plan?”
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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!”
“He aprendido mucho!”- Reaching the women at CrossOver Healthcare Ministry
Women’s Health Physical Therapy of Richmond spent the morning at CrossOver Healthcare Ministry screening pregnancy and postpartum patients for common ailments seen during and after pregnancy. CrossOver Healthcare Ministry provides quality and compassionate health care to the uninsured in the greater Richmond Metropolitan area. These screenings spanned from posture analysis and child care body mechanicsContinue reading ““He aprendido mucho!”- Reaching the women at CrossOver Healthcare Ministry”
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
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in the Olympic Games 2016 Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Cristiane Carboni, ICS Physiotherapy Committee member, recently interviewed the pelvic floor physiotherapy team that will be attending the Olympic games 2016. This team of specialists will be providing therapy for the pelvic floor muscles of the Olympic athletes. ‘They are an amazing group!” said Christiane, “and we are so pleased that they have taken theContinue reading “Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in the Olympic Games 2016 Rio de Janeiro/Brazil”
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”
5 Tips to Ease Stress after Delivery
Having a baby is a joyful time, but can also be stressful. Every mother’s experience is different, so there is no surefire way to make sure everything will go the way that you want or expect it to. This story examines several ways to naturally ease stress as you acclimate to your new normal, however.Continue reading “5 Tips to Ease Stress after Delivery”
The importance of a well-fitting shoe
“A well-fitting shoe is very important to us all. We, of course, recommend that you get fitted for your athletic shoes at a specialty running store such as Fleet Feet. The fit specialist can ensure that the shoe is fitting properly.” says Jeff Wells, owner of Fleet Feet Sports in Richmond, Va. “In general, expect yourContinue reading “The importance of a well-fitting shoe”
“Why Don’t More Women Know About This!”
Q: What was your awareness of how your body worked before having kids? A: “I guess I would say I was pretty aware. I’ve always been a health conscious person . . . keep track of what’s going on. I’m in the medical field, so I’m health oriented. I was exercising and had lost aContinue reading ““Why Don’t More Women Know About This!””
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®!”
Postpartum Strong® 