by drrachaelelizabeth | Sep 16, 2026 | Bladder leakage, Diastasis Recti, Pelvic floor, Post Natal, Postpartum
Moms, you made it to your 6-week postpartum checkup. You were examined, asked a few questions, and maybe told that you’re “cleared.” But have you had a postpartum pelvic floor evaluation? Pregnancy and childbirth can impact so much more than what you...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Aug 24, 2026 | Pelvic floor, Post Natal, Postpartum, Uncategorized
For many new moms, finding time for postpartum recovery can feel impossible. Between feeding your baby, managing nap schedules, returning to work, and everything else that comes with motherhood, even making it to a physical therapy appointment can require a lot of...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Jul 22, 2026 | Pelvic floor, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
One of my favorite conversations with pregnant moms often starts the same way. “I was told my baby might not be in the best position. Is there anything I can do?” Recently, a mom came into the clinic feeling exactly that. She had been reading about baby position...
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 | 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...
