8 Pregnancy Tips from a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist /Mom

In Pregnancy/Postpartum by Stephanie Prendergast6 Comments

  By Melinda Fontaine, DPT, PHRC Walnut Creek I recall being eight months pregnant treating other pregnant women or new moms.  I would always hear, “How are you still working full time on your feet?” I still think the most honest answer is, “Pure luck”.  Every pregnancy is different, and there are a lot of things that are out of …

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C-Section Scar: Problems and Solutions

In Pregnancy/Postpartum by Stephanie Prendergast418 Comments

Postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation is a big part of what we do at PHRC, and a major issue that we treat for new moms involves C-section scarring. In this post, we’re going to discuss the issues that can arise as a result of a C-section scar as well as how these issues can be addressed with the help of a PT. …