by drrachaelelizabeth | Jun 9, 2026 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
My midwife gave be strict orders to pick a spot and stay there for the first 1-2 weeks during my postpartum recovery. She somehow just knew if I had not listened and would lovingly let me know-lol. She knew that the early days and weeks of the fourth trimester are a...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Apr 9, 2026 | Pelvic floor, Postpartum
Moms… a C-section is MAJOR abdominal surgery, yet somehow, it’s the only one where you’re handed a newborn and told, “You’re fine, just rest.” Think about it… If you had a hernia repair, appendectomy, or almost any other abdominal surgery, you’d be told: No...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Feb 19, 2026 | Pelvic floor, Postpartum
Postpartum moms, this exercise is simple, effective, and something you can do literally anywhere in bed, on the couch, with your legs up the wall, or even while snuggling your little one. Fun fact: this was one of the very first pelvic floor physical therapy exercises...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Dec 18, 2025 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Moms, hands and knees positions are gold for preparing your body for birth — helping baby find optimal positioning, improving pelvic mobility, building strength, and practicing birth positions. Think cat/cow poses in yoga and more. But if your wrists ache the moment...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Nov 25, 2025 | Pelvic floor, Pregnancy
Many clients tell me that they are so motivated to prepare their body for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) but their providers tell them to “wait and see,” OR make them schedule a c-section in advance. I have seen so many times how this discourages moms because...
