Historically, a new mom would visit their health care provider at about 6 weeks postpartum for a check up. At this appointment, there is typically a discussion about symptoms, a quick visual check of the vaginal tissues, and then they are “cleared for return to...
The condition diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is defined as the compromised integrity and function of the abdominal wall due to the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscle bellies from the linea alba (Noble, 1982). In other words, DRA is the overstretching, thinning and widening...
Going to the bathroom for a bowel movement is something that we all do regularly, but don’t often talk about, especially when one is struggling with fecal incontinence issues. Many of us understand the importance of a healthy bowel regimen and know that you should...
What is the Perineum? The perineum refers to the area extending between the anus and the vaginal opening or the anus and the scrotum. During the birthing process, trauma can occur in the perineal area through episiotomies and spontaneous lacerations. There are 4 classifications of perineal tears. ...
Pregnancy can be such an exciting time, whether you are a first-time parent, or growing your family. There are also many new experiences and emotions which may come up during this chapter of your life. A lot of first-time parents have trouble navigating the influx...
There are certain activities we do day-to-day that feel so natural that they don’t require much thought or effort. One of these activities for a lot of people is likely urination - how we urinate is so engrained and automatic that we might not consider...
Toilet training is tricky, kids need to string together a whole bunch of new skills: recognizing that they need to pee or poop, communicating this to an adult, making their way to the bathroom, pulling down their pants, climbing the stool to the toilet and...
Myofascial Pelvic Pain syndrome (MFPPS) is defined by the presence of increased tension and tenderness to palpation of the pelvic floor muscles. Pain may be localized to the pelvic floor muscle that is being palpated but it may also refer to other areas within the...
What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is defined as an involuntary vaginal muscle spasm. Your muscles may feel like they are tightening up or cramping. These sensations are often manifested into a painful experience. The severity and type of symptoms can vary person to person. How common is...
Who doesn't want to know the top 10 tips for better sleep? We are all familiar with that feeling you get when the alarm goes off and yet again, we did not get enough sleep. Dragging yourself out of bed, relying on coffee and sugar...
