Pushing with Your Pelvic Floor in Mind
Are you looking to reduce severe perineal tearing during childbirth? What about reducing your risk of developing prolapse postpartum? How about shortening labor? Those all sound great right? Once you learn how to push with your pelvic floor in mind, you’ll unlock pushing, position, breathwork and perineal prep techniques that will help you improve your overall labor experience to lead you into a smoother postpartum recovery. www.drmaehughes.com
Prenatal Exercise Myths You Need to Know from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist & Mom of 2
Let me help you navigate through the mud surrounding exercise & pregnancy 🖤 As always — there are certain medical situations that may contraindicate your ability to perform certain types of exercise, so if this is you please seek out individual advice from your pelvic floor PT! If you want more guidance, join my Movement Through Pregnancy program with 4 workouts per week of your pregnancy as well as pain relief flows and built-in movement for birth prep www.drmaehughes.com https://www.instagram.com/p/C7PHSdSuevm
7 Life-Saving Products That Made My Second Pregnancy Easier
Feeling overwhelmed by all the pregnancy product options out there? I totally get it—I was, too! That’s why I’ve rounded up the top 7 must-have products that got me through my second pregnancy. From stretch mark prevention to the best pregnancy fitness outfits, and comfy shoes for pregnancy, I’m sharing my absolute favorites to help make your journey smoother. Ready to find the right products for you? Head to my blog rycafitness.com now for all the details and let me help you feel your best during pregnancy!
How to Reduce Perineal Tearing During Labor
Giving birth is such a transformative and life-changing experience for so many women. I quite literally jump for joy when one of my patients or friends lets me know that they are expecting, and nearly 100% of the time, the first question they ask is “how can I prevent tearing?” The idea of tearing near anywhere can sound painful and scary, especially if you are a new mom. But it is important to note that perineal tearing is actually a common occurrence during childbirth, with 80-90% of women experiencing some degree of tearing during delivery. However, there are several ways to reduce the severity of perineal tearing, and I want you to be aware of these options so you can discuss them with your OBGYN or midwife. Click to download the guide www.drmaehughes.com
Can You Prevent Diastasis During Pregnancy?
If you’ve been pregnant, had pregnant friends, or even thought about getting pregnant one day, you’ve probably heard about diastasis recti. Your body goes through so many changes throughout the course of pregnancy — many of which occur because your body needs to make room for the baby you’re growing! Some amount of abdominal separation happens to everyone, and it’s nothing to be afraid of or ashamed about. I’m here to help you understand exactly what diastasis recti is — and what you can do about it. Read more at www.drmaehughes.com
5 Daily Movements to Prepare for Labor
Are you in the third trimester and wondering what you can do to prepare your body for labor? Good news! Here is a list of 5 exercises you can perform daily to help open up your hip and pelvic floor musculature to prepare for labor and delivery. Read the full blog here drmaehughes.com/blog
Top 7 Pregnancy Products I Relied on for Baby #2
Feeling overwhelmed by all the pregnancy product options out there? I totally get it—I was, too! That’s why I’ve rounded up the top 7 must-have products that got me through my second pregnancy. From stretch mark prevention to the best pregnancy fitness outfits, and comfy shoes for pregnancy, I’m sharing my absolute favorites to help make your journey smoother. Ready to find the right products for you? Head to my blog rycafitness.com now for all the details and let me help you feel your best during pregnancy!
Round Ligament Pain Relief During Pregnancy
It’s amazing how our bodies shift and change to prepare us for a growing baby as the trimesters roll by. But even the exciting changes can feel quite uncomfortable at certain times. There are helpful techniques for almost every kind of pregnancy pain, including the one I’m unpacking today! You might have called it by the lovely term “lightning crotch,” but actually, one particular ligament is to blame for this discomfort. And the good news is: there’s plenty you can do about it! Read more at www.drmaehughes.com
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