by drrachaelelizabeth | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wellness Blog
Hello postpartum hormones (or lack of some of them)! The roller coaster of changes that happen in the first several months after baby are oh so fun (please note the subtle sarcasm). After 5 babies the memories of this time come running back in full force to remind me...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Mar 4, 2019 | Core Breath, Diastasis Recti, Pelvic floor, Uncategorized, Wellness Blog
One of my most favorite things to do is run. When I was in grade school I was the fastest kid (no, not just girl, KID) in my class. Until my guy friends reached massive heights with longer legs senior year, I smoked them. I use to wear this shirt that said something...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Feb 25, 2019 | Core Breath, Post Natal, Wellness Blog
Do you have a nursing throne? I don’t…lol! I kinda nurse wherever but mainly on my “CP.” My “CP” aka the command post (per my husband) is a spot on my comfy couch that I run the house from. What I “try” to be mindful of is my sitting position and how long I “live,” I...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Jan 31, 2019 | Mindfulness, Pelvic floor, Pregnancy, Wellness Blog
All I can “shout” is HIP SQUEEZES and heel squeezes. My hubby and midwives would provide this touch as my labor progressed and contractions became stronger. I would even provide them to myself. I liked my squeezes provided in two different ways, so let me divulge a...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Aug 5, 2018 | Wellness Blog
The pelvic floor (PF) is often times ignored in society do to the sensitive nature of the topic for some. I want to discuss how important this area of the body is in helping you during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum stage, and shift focus away from...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Jul 6, 2018 | Wellness Blog
Proprioceptive exercises are one of my favorite approaches to improving balance and postural control across all populations. Proprioception is a fancy word for where your body is at in space. Do you have a, “Personalized Proprioception Plan for Pre/Postpartum?”...
