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It’s Science: The Benefits of Hugging Your Child Often
There is nothing better than hugging and snuggling our children – it is an easy way to show your love for them.
Is it Safe to Get Pregnant If You Have Back Pain?
Like many individuals, you may experience back pain at some point in your life. While some cases of back pain may resolve on their own, others can continue to present problems, flaring up during pregnancy. Becoming pregnant causes your body to undergo many changes, often creating additional strain on your aching back. Determining the cause of your existing back pain can help you decide if you want to get pregnant, as well as help you to identify any potential problems that may increase your pain or threaten your pregnancy.
Secrets for Easing Labor Pain
Studies have, for a long time, shown that deep breathing, mental imagery, deep massage or acupressure, and the presence of a constant companion or coach during labor can ease labor pains, making the miracle of birth more, well, enjoyable.
Pelvic Pain Recovery Through Yoga: One Mom’s Success Story
In a recent three-part series, I shared the story of Kate,a physical therapist and mother of two working diligently to overcome serious pelvic girdle pain (PGP).In Part 3 of that series, Idiscussed the benefits of using yoga for pelvic pain relief, especially for myalgia or hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles, which occurs in vaginismus. Myalgia is also known as non-relaxing pelvic floor.Symptoms of nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction are associated with …
4 Reasons New Moms Need Physical Therapy
Pregnancy and childbirth exact an enormous toll on a womans body. It is transforming and beautiful, but when a mother does not get the physical and emotional support she needs, the effects can be devastating.