The Lady Word
Lady Bird PT’s pelvic health blog covering all things pelvic health. Stick with us as we dive into topics like infertility, pregnancy, birth. postpartum recovery and pelvic pain.
April Knowledge Drop
Answers to questions about tools to help manage pain with sex, pain management during pregnancy and VBAC preparation.
February Knowledge Drop
Can pregnancy make my prolapse worse?
Why do I have pain after sex but not during?
What are the best exercises for c-section recovery?
How to use dilators to address pain with penetration
Pain with penetrative sex, gynecological exams and tampon insertion is incredibly common and often very treatable. If you're experiencing pain with penetration, the first place you want to begin is with your medical provider. If you've determined pelvic floor muscle tension is the cause of your pain, dilators may be an excellent tool for you!
Cleared To Get It On Postpartum But Just Not Ready Yet?
Cleared to have sex postpartum but just not ready yet? You’re not alone.
Why Are My Pelvic Floor Muscles Tight?
Why does pelvic floor muscle tension happen? Understanding what is causing your pelvic floor muscles to tense is an important part of understanding your pain and symptoms.
3 Main Causes Of Pain With Penetrative Sex
Three main causes of dyspareunia, or pain with penetration, include pelvic floor muscle tension, hormonal changes and underlying gynecological and urological conditions.
8 ways to manage Sacroiliac Joint pain during pregnancy
Sacroiliac joint pain is pain at the.. you guessed it! Sacroiliac joint! This joint is where the hip bone meets sacrum. SI joint pain is common during and following pregnancy due to postural changes, weight gain and strain of additional weight from the baby on the pelvis, as well as hormonal changes.
