Every January, we notice something predictable happens in the pelvic floor physical therapy world. Women who feel motivated, energized, and ready to “get back in shape” might suddenly notice symptoms they haven’t felt in months — or ever: leaking during workouts, pelvic heaviness or pressure, and discomfort with lifting, running, or jumping. And the timing feels confusing. Why now? Why when I’m finally being consistent again? The answer isn’t that your body is failing you. It

Support, strength & sanity for the season ahead. The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and connection—but for many moms, it also brings physical strain, stress, and a demanding mental load. Between hosting, shopping, cooking, traveling, and caring for little ones, your pelvic floor and core often take on more than you realize. As a pelvic floor physical therapist (and a mom myself), I see the same patterns every year: increased tension, more leakage episodes, a spike in

The Conversations That Actually Make a Difference Hi friends — Dr. Daniella here again! In my last post, I shared a peek into my own pregnancy journey and what a typical timeline of OB visits looks like. This time, I want to talk about everything that doesn’t get discussed enough in those quick check-ins — the things that make such a difference in how we feel throughout pregnancy, but that don’t always make it onto the medical checklist. I’m currently 33 weeks along, and whil

Hi friends, Dr. Daniella here! I’m trying something a little different this week: a more personal blog where I talk about my own pregnancy journey and all the things I wish  the OB’s office had time to discuss. Because let’s be honest… as wonderful as our providers are, those appointments are short and there’s just no way to cover everything. This is my first pregnancy, and I’m currently 31 weeks along. Hitting the 30s feels like such a milestone — the end is in sight! It’s b

The last time I shared an update, I was at the end of my pregnancy. Fast forward to now—I’m 7 weeks postpartum with baby number three, and wow, life has been chaotic, messy, but so fun and exciting. As both a pelvic floor physical therapist and a mom of three, I want to share what this season has really looked like, the wins, the challenges, and the reality of navigating early postpartum while raising little ones. Physical Recovery The first 5-6 weeks I noticed some stress in

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I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my third baby, managing a physical therapy clinic with my cousin, and chasing after two little boys. This...

If you follow us on social media, you may have seen our recent polls about healthy bladder habits! Some of the answers surprised many of...

Hey friends, I’m officially in the third trimester and wanted to check in with a little update on how things have been going since I last...

You’ve seen the checklists. You’ve read the blogs. And yet somehow, pregnancy still feels like uncharted territory. One thing that rarely...

The short answer: Not really... and that’s okay! If you’ve been pregnant, know someone who is, or are thinking about pregnancy one day,...

During perimenopause and menopause, dropping estrogen levels can lead to real changes in the pelvic floor muscles. They may become weaker, less coordinated, and less responsive.

Hey friends, I thought I’d share a little update on how this third pregnancy has been going—because wow, every one really is different!...

If you’re having a scheduled C-section, you might be feeling a mix of emotions—relief, nerves, excitement, and maybe a little uncertainty...

“Engage the core”.............“Six pack abs”............“Do your crunches”............... If you’ve heard any of these phrases and still...