What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is a broad term used to describe health problems that are caused by an issue of Musculature within the pelvic floor or corresponding muscles. The main problems that pelvic dysfunction are categorized by: bladder and bowel dysfunction… (HELLO SNEEZE-PEE,) prolapse, and sexual dysfunction, (pain with intercourse.) That sneeze-pee, cough-pee, laughing-pee, means dysfunction!!! GOOD NEWS! … Read More
Why You Need A Massage Doula!
Massage Doula: A Unique Addition to your Pregnancy Care Team. The evidence based benefits of hiring a doula are many, and well known. A massage therapist is a wonderful addition to any maternity care team! But hiring a professional who provides both of those services is a combination of the best of both worlds! Build a Relationship with Your Massage Doula … Read More
Coping with Birth Trauma
Help and Resources for Coping with Birth Trauma Are you dealing with Birth Trauma? You are not alone. A recent study found that 9% of new moms are coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after their births. Another 26% showed symptoms of Post Trauma. Birth Trauma is whatever it means to you. There is no set circumstance where trauma will … Read More
7 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know
For people who are new to the concept of therapeutic touch the idea of undressing, getting under a sheet, and having someone touch your skin can be a little unnerving. Many people feel awkward and embarrassed, because they don’t know what to expect. Here are 7 things Your massage therapist wants you to know: Be on time. We are busy, and … Read More
Cesarean, Shame, and Healing
Cesarean Birth, and Stories from Moms Who Experienced them. There is so much pressure put on mothers! We need to be perfect. We need to nurture perfectly, live perfectly, discipline perfectly, look perfect, act perfect, and we need to birth perfectly. Here are some stories from real women who have had a cesarean. These stories have taken an incredible amount of … Read More
China To Ban Formula Advertisments
Should China ban formula ads and promote breastfeeding? Should the US follow?