Helping is Healing

Consult One Part of her initial email: I’m 3 months PP from a c-section that took place after 55 hours of labor with 10 hours pushing (it was hell).  I have been going back to the gym (spin, Pilates, yoga, and lifting) but I’m afraid that I’m making or could be making my diastasis recti worse. I feel good when working out just have a terribly weak abdomen and experience a little bit of back pain. I want to strengthen my abs but I keep reading how crunches and such aren’t good for diastasis recti. I need direction in rebuilding my core. (later she told me they had to push the head back up before they performed the C section) Part of my response: Have you seen a pelvic floor physical therapist? It is a very important step to all of this! Luckily, I finally found an amazing one! We can start working together before you see her, but I just want to make sure you make that part of your routine as soon as possible! How does that sound? Nancy will be able to g...

Below is my old co-worker's journey that I had her write up for me because I feel like it represents SO many people's stories that we just don't hear about. I keep sharing in hopes that you'll share your story, too.   I've been pretty active my whole life.  I started swimming and playing tennis when I was really young, played competitive volleyball for 8 years, and after my playing days were over, I still managed to play on the beach recreationally when possible.  After feeling like my shoulder was starting to feel the wear and tear of overhead sports, I was introduced to distance running.   Nothing super crazy, but I had committed myself to running a race every month (5K, 10K, obstacle races, or half marathons).   When I found out I was pregnant, I checked out a lot of mom blogs and spent hours scrolling through the #fitpregnancy posts on Instagram.  My OB-GYN said that whatever activities I was doing before getting pregnant, I'd...