During the first trimester of pregnancy, survival is often the name of the game. Here are a few products that without a doubt helped me survive the first trimester of this twin pregnancy! *Disclaimer – I have no conflict of interest and am not sponsoring any of these products. Pregnancy is never one-size-fits-all, and you […]
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With the physical changes coming on much more quickly during this twin pregnancy, I also noticed the stiffness and tightness that often accompanies pregnancy come on more quickly. To combat these feelings, I adopted a daily (or a few times a day) mobility routine. These simple movements allowed me to feel more loose, more agile,
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Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2023! This is a week that is always near and dear to my heart both as a pregnancy and postpartum physical therapist and as a mother. Although not for everyone, I believe breastfeeding is a powerful tool not only for the health of our babies but also for our mental health
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I’ll be the first to admit, I knew very little about twin pregnancy before my own twin pregnancy. I have now learned so many fun facts about twin pregnancy that I want to share with the world, so lets play a fun game of did you know! Did You Know…..? I am learning so many
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We have finally made it out of the dark trenches of the first trimester which means I can finally reflect on the beginning of this twin pregnancy and share my experience so far. The symptoms of this pregnancy have definitely been more and worse than my previous two pregnancies, likely because of the increased hormones
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So often I get asked, “what is the best exercise for pregnancy?” And I’m sorry to disappoint, but the truth is there is NO one right exercise that is the “best” during pregnancy. No matter how many ads you see or opinions you hear that say otherwise, the perfect pregnancy exercise just does not exist.
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Did you know that the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology have recently reaffirmed their previous recommendation for exercise during pregnancy?! This means we are continuing to see more research supporting exercise during pregnancy due to the positive effects on mom and baby with minimal to no risks! So let’s break it down a little
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In today’s world, we are constantly inundated with information, opinions, advice – especially during pregnancy and postpartum. The world of social media has made it far too easy for anyone and everyone to share their opinions, unsolicited advice, and even un-backed personal strategies with the whole world. As pregnant women, new mothers, or mothers navigating
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Creating a “birth plan” can seem like a daunting task during pregnancy. Your social media feeds, friends, and family members are full of overwhelming options and opinions on which way is truly best. Then Pinterest and google provide you with massive checklist birth plans that try to plan out every detail of every minute of
Although the pandemic didn’t lead to the baby boom we anticipated in 2020/2021, news outlets and researchers are already predicting a boom for 2022! And while this news may not spark joy for all, it sure warms the heart of us Doctors of Physical Therapy who hold a passion for helping moms-to-be and new moms
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