When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

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Up to one out of every five pregnant women experience symphysis pubis dysfunction, which can be mildly annoying — or so painful it’s difficult to walk. We talk with moms who have suffered from it and ...

During your third trimester, you're probably experiencing a lot of feelings — from excitement over being so close to the finish line to frustration from the aches and pains that can often come with ...

Globally, a significant fraction of pregnant women experiences low back and/or pelvic pain (LBPP). LBPP limits the endurance capacity of women while standing, walking, or sitting for a prolonged ...

If you’re pregnant, you might feel like people are constantly telling you how much the entire experience is going to suck or hurt or change your body forever. Or maybe people aren’t telling you that ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pelvic floor therapy is often recommended for women after giving birth, but it can also help in many other circumstances and it's frequently misunderstood. Casey Bailey, ...

Between your growing baby, the increased volume of your blood, and the undeniable law of gravity, vaginal and pelvic pressure are common complaints for many moms-to-be. The exact reason for vaginal or ...

Pelvic rest means avoiding inserting anything into the vagina. It may be prescribed for several conditions during pregnancy, but more research needs to be done on its benefits. You may have heard the ...