The menstrual cycle is a vital sign that is going to provide valuable information about women’s health: Menstrual pain, clots or long bleedings are red flags to call your attention! Learning how to keep track of your cycle will help you and your medical provider to understand your needs.
Category Archives: Women’s pelvic floor health
How to do the perineal massage to get ready for birth.
THE BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE! Do you know how to do the perineal massage? Get ready for your baby’s birth with this easy technique. The perineal massage will help you to prepare your pelvic floor for the day of the delivery.
Why is it important to take care of the pelvic floor muscles?
Taking care of your pelvic floor musculature you will prevent and treat several conditions. Wanna know why? The pelvic floor muscles are the bottom part of our CORE musculature, they become activated with every movement that we do in order to keep us stable… or this is how it should be! By learning how toContinue reading “Why is it important to take care of the pelvic floor muscles?”
Dyspareunia: when sex is painful.
Dyspareunia is the medical term used to describe painful sex. Love should never be painful, not even if it’s your first time, not even if you just had a baby, not even if you are experiencing menopause. If you struggle during intimacy or you are unable to have penetration during intercourse, let me tell youContinue reading “Dyspareunia: when sex is painful.”
Should I see a pelvic floor specialist if I have never had children?
Nulliparous women or women who did not give birth should check their pelvic floor muscles too! Let me explain you why. Thank to the speciality of “women’s health” inside of physiotherapy, pregnant and postpartum women know about the importance of checking their pelvic floor. However, there are other situations in which its important to beContinue reading “Should I see a pelvic floor specialist if I have never had children?”
How to get rid of the mommy pooch
The diastasis (distension of the tissue in between the recti of the abdomen) affects EVERY woman from the third trimester of pregnancy. This is one of the main causes of the mommy pooch! You should know that with the proper exercises, you can improve the strength of this tissue. First of all, let me shareContinue reading “How to get rid of the mommy pooch”
5 tips to solve vaginismus
If you are looking for tips to solve vaginismus you found the perfect post! Let me explain more about this condition and let’s start working on your pelvic floor muscles. Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction that involves the involuntary contraction of the walls of the vagina, making penetration impossible. If you think you may sufferContinue reading “5 tips to solve vaginismus “
6 Tips for back pain in pregnancy
It’s estimated that the 50% of pregnant women will suffer low back pain… but if you look at my schedule the percentage increases! That’s why I want to give you some tips on how to avoid back pain during pregnancy.