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.
Identifying Torticollis & Head Flattening in Infants
I am so excited to share this webinar with you all! In this video, we interview Dr. Kristi Hammerle of Year One Wellness to learn all about torticollis including how to identify it in your baby, the cause of and treatment for torticollis and how torticollis can impact milestones and development.
April Knowledge Drop
Answers to questions about tools to help manage pain with sex, pain management during pregnancy and VBAC preparation.
Avoiding Burnout In Early Parenthood: Leveraging nutrition to get back your energy back
I am so excited to share this webinar with you all! In this video, we interview Amber Frauenholtz of Amber Dawn Wellness to learn all about why parenthood can lead to burnout and actionable tips we can take to help heal and avoid burnout.
Managing Your C-section scar in the Early postpartum weeks
1 in 3 people will have a cesarean birth, most of which are unplanned. This can leave people feeling lost, not knowing how to support their body through early recovery. This blog post will break down how to care for your scar during the fourth trimester, week by week.
C-section Scar Desensitization
Does the idea of performing scar massage or touching your c-section scar give you the ick?
Working on a c-section scar is an important part of scar tissue healing and can help prevent and treat adhesions and pain surrounding your cesarean scar, but what if scar massage feels like too big of a jump? In that case, scar desensitization is a great place to begin. This gentle technique allows you to progress at your own pace rather than barreling through fear and tissue sensitivity.
C-section Scar Massage
If your c-section scar is feeling uncomfortable, whether you’re weeks, months or years postpartum, c-section scar massage can help. This blog post will teach you my three favorite c-section scar massage techniques to use at home!
March Knowledge Drop
Answers to how milk production impacts estrogen levels and your pelvic health, whether or not we recommend belly binding and how to reduce the severity of perineal tearing during vaginal birth.
5 reasons Your Menstrual Cup Might Not Fit Right After Childbirth
Menstrual cups are amazing. They’re great for the environment (helloooo reduced waste!) and much like tampons they come in different shapes and sizes to allows folks to find the right fit for their body. But it’s not at all uncommon for menstrual cups to not quite… fit right after childbirth. This can present as difficulty inserting the cup in the first place, difficulty keeping the cup in, or discomfort while you’re using it.
Exercise & movement during the first 6 weeks postpartum
We’re about to dive into general exercise recommendations for weeks 0-6 following childbirth. Part two of this blog post will include weeks 7-12. The following is not meant to be medical advice. If you’re experiencing leakage, pain or any other symptoms following childbirth please contact your medical provider for personalized timelines as individual experiences vary.
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?
A realistic timeframe for recovering postpartum is 6-18 months, not 6 weeks.
A realistic timeframe for recovering postpartum is 6-18 months, not 6 weeks. People are often "cleared" by their OB/midwife for sex and exercise at 6 weeks postpartum. As a result, this has become the unofficial expectation for postpartum recovery, leaving many postpartum people confused, angry and so disappointed when they’re not back to feeling themselves at the 6 week mark.
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.