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 ...
“The pelvic floor has to get the heck out of the way to get the baby out,” says physical therapist Carrie Pagliano, DPT, who specializes in pelvic health. Although pregnancy hormones like relaxin will ...
Learn what the best and safest core exercises for pregnancy are, according to fitness experts, and how to add them to your workouts. Having a little bean on the way brings a flurry of questions: Can I ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — When it comes to exercising during pregnancy and postpartum, some women have questions about what is safe and what isn’t. Dr. Marcos Cordoba, a maternal fetal medicine ...
They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, ...
Calling all parents-to-be: no matter whether you're in your first, second or third trimester, take this as your guide to the best pregnancy Pilates classes on YouTube, so you can get your low-impact ...
Exercising can help regulate blood sugar and manage gestational diabetes. Moderate exercise each week is recommended during pregnancy if your pregnancy healthcare professional approves. Share on ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are underscoring the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Kristin Coppage, a maternal-fetal ...
Background: Birth weight plays an important role in infant mortality and morbidity, childhood development, and adult health. To date there are contradictory results regarding the role of physical ...