Physical Therapy in the Perinatal Time: Guest Contributor, Aimee Lake, DPT

Physical therapy can be very helpful for maintaining a healthy level of physical activity during pregnancy. It can be helpful for managing and solving some of the physical challenges of pregnancy. It can also be a great resource for preparing for birth and post partum recovery. People often think of physical therapy in terms of getting rid of pain or the rehab thatā€™s needed after a surgery. But as a Womenā€™s Health physical therapist, I like to think of my …

Five Favorite Resources I’m Using Right Now!

Today, I’m sharing some of my absolute favorites from websites to books and IĀ hope you find inspiration, education and nourishing support from these resources. [hr] Healthy Living: Environmental Working Group, EWG Learn more about how to reduce your toxic burden from cosmetics to cleaning products and foods! Ā This website is so packed full of info for you and your entire family. Ā Eating organic and local can get costly, but there’s good news! Ā EWG has created a guide with this in …

Holiday Survival Guide

What are you doing to keep your sanity, stay healthy and prioritize your continued wellness during this busy season when competing priorities seem to leave you last on the list?! Ā I’ve created a Holiday Survival Guide and Wellness Challenge for the Bodies for Birth Community to help us all stay connected, healthy and calm! I encourage you to print a copy and keep it somewhere you will see if often. Ā Cross off each item as you go or continue this …