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Understanding and Treating ‘Mommy Thumb’
Noticing wrist or thumb pain every time you pick up your baby? You’re not alone. “Mommy Thumb” is common for new moms and totally treatable! At Foundations Pelvic Health, pelvic floor health is central to what we do - but it’s just one part of the bigger picture. Pregnancy and postpartum affect the entire body, and our approach is designed to support all of it.
Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring unexpected changes, including sore, swollen feet or plantar fasciitis. At Foundations Pelvic Health in Boston, our pelvic floor physical therapists treat your whole body - not just your pelvic floor - to help you move comfortably and feel supported through every stage of pregnancy.
Supporting Your Pelvic Floor during Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum Recovery
Pregnancy is a time of immense change for your body, and one area that often needs extra attention is your pelvic floor. It plays a crucial role in supporting your body during pregnancy and delivery. Let’s explore how you can better understand and care for this important area as you prepare for childbirth and postpartum recovery.
Beyond Pelvic Floor Strength: Additional Considerations for Postpartum Runners
As you begin your postpartum return to running journey, there are a few important factors to keep in mind that can help ensure a smooth and injury-free transition that don’t just involve your pelvic floor. At Foundations Pelvic Health, we take all of these into consideration as you return to running postpartum!
From Foundation to Finish Line: A Postpartum Running Plan
At Foundations Pelvic Health, we support mamas with running through pregnancy, and have helped many postpartum mamas successfully train for many races! We help you create a strong foundation for your whole body, from your feet to your pelvic floor, to support you on your postpartum running journey.
Exercise during Pregnancy
Our goal at Foundations Pelvic Health is to help you maintain your activity throughout your pregnancy! Whatever exercise you love to do - our method and approach will help guide you throughout your pregnancy to promote movement, keep you doing the exercise you love, and limit aches & pains.