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What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, with or without the urge to urinate. It can be as little as a few drops with coughing or sneezing or complete loss of urine. Being pregnant, having a vaginal delivery, taking certain medications, menopause, and engaging in high impact activities or sports …
5 Benefits of Turmeric for Postpartum Recovery Turmeric spice is known to have many healthy benefits, including having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin is its main and most effective ingredient. It is recommended that you take curcumin, either by incorporating turmeric powder into your meals or by taking supplements, with black pepper for better absorption. …
5 Tips to Properly Wear Your Baby Babywearing has always been a traditional and very functional way for women to carry their babies as they go about their activities at home or outside. Finding a proper carrier or method of babywearing is important, as it will help reduce pain and strain on your body postpartum. …
Foods For Better Sex Postpartum After having a baby, fatigue and lack of interest in sex stem not just from lack of sleep or stress, but also other factors, such as breastfeeding and the hormones involved and nutrition. Of the three, nutrition is the most overlooked, but it still has a powerful effect on your …
Postpartum Vaginal Dryness- One Reason for Painful Sex Postpartum Vaginal Dryness – One Reason for Painful Sex Vaginal dryness can affect up to nearly 45% of postpartum women and more than half experience painful sex for several months after delivery. Vaginal dryness is caused by the drop in estrogen levels after giving birth. Estrogen, one …
How to Sleep When Your Baby Does Not It’s 1 AM and you are up again to pump or breastfeed- and feeling stressed and exhausted. Your newborn may refuse to latch or starts crying, adding to your anxiety and stress levels. You try going back to sleep, but it is difficult. This can happen several …
3 Safe Physical Therapy Exercises for New Moms You’re cleared by your doctor at your 6 week check up and excited to get back to exercise. Now you’re faced with 2 questions: When do I have time to exercise? Where should I start? In between feeding and caring for your newborn and balancing family responsibilities, …