Pubic bone pain in pregnancy is normal, but it can disrupt your day-to-day life. Learn about causes, treatments, and more. However, sometimes this loosening is exaggerated, causing pain that can even ...

Carrying a squirming, growing human inside of your body for months and then having that human come out of your body (one way or another) is bound to require some healing. Too often, mothers are told ...

Connected Kegel trainers pair a pelvic-floor sensor with a smartphone app for real-time feedback on postpartum recovery. Here ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...

You've probably heard at some point that pregnancy and childbirth affect your pelvic floor. It’s mentioned almost casually, lumped in with stretch marks and swollen ankles, as a pregnancy side effect ...

Leaking urine or pain during sex? These postpartum issues are common, but you don’t have to live with discomfort. • Pelvic floor symptoms like leaking urine, discomfort during sex, or a heavy feeling ...

It’s been a year since I had my son, and getting back in shape started off a slow process. I saw a pelvic floor therapist who made sure I was healing well postpartum and also had guidance from a ...

A study surveying mothers nine to 12 months postpartum found that more than two-thirds of women reported at least one physical health problem since childbirth. This can include backaches, incontinence ...

Physical therapy can address common pelvic floor issues for women during and after pregnancy. Preventive care during pregnancy can help prepare for birth and postpartum recovery. Early and appropriate ...