When a child has meltdowns and big behaviors, this can sometimes evoke all kinds of feelings, sensations and reactions in caregivers.
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Being a mother in 2024 is no small feat. We live in the United States, which is one of nine countries worldwide with no paid family leave (noceilings.org/maternal-leave). The cost of everything is going up. If we work to help support our families we practically need to enroll in childcare before we even know we are pregnant due to a shortage of childcare and lengthy waitlists everywhere. If we can find childcare we struggle with constantly increasing prices. Many mothers understandably question whether working is even a sound financial decision with all this pressure.
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‘Tis the season… cold and flu season that is, and it’s a season when even the best pelvic floor can be challenged by a barrage of coughing and sneezing fits. Yes, your best bet is to train your pelvic floor to withstand the increased pressure caused by a cough/sneeze (that’s what makes you pee - a type of incontinence we call stress incontinence), but if you’re looking for a quick fix, we’ve got some of those for you as well!
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Self Care Activities for the Winter
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As we get into December with the days being shorter and colder, many begin to dread the impending winter. Here in Michigan winter is not a small feat with the cold and snow hanging on for months and anticipation of extreme weather. Winter can feel isolating, especially for new parents.
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October can be a hectic time of year with Halloween, school functions for those with children in school, and trying to enjoy the last bits of decent weather before Michigan’s winter hits. However another important thing about October is that it’s domestic violence awareness month.
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Tierra Emerson, LMSW, is pushed out of her comfort zone by telling the story of her very own homebirth in the pilot episode of her podcast, Who Wants to Hear What I Have to Say on SoundCoud.
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So you’ve decided to begin pelvic floor physical therapy? Congratulations! Either your doctor suggested you give it a try, or you had to do your own research to get here. However you have reached this point, you are likely nervous and unsure of what to expect. You have heard some things about “internal” pelvic floor treatment, but what does that really mean? Well look no further, let me prepare you for your first visit!
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Congratulations! You’ve just had your baby and now you’re basking in the glow of new motherhood, well rested, and able to devote all the time in the world to your own self care. Well, hopefully, right? In reality you might be sleep deprived, sore, and unable to think about anything except whether you’ll be able to use the bathroom alone. You’re probably not thinking about your pelvic floor, other than, perhaps, wondering how it will feel when you get the all clear from your doctor at your 6 week checkup to go back to…well… everything.
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We know birth is unpredictable for each woman, and one pregnancy can’t be compared to another. A baby can be born at any time. In many unexpected cases, emergency births occur because the baby and/or mother are showing health risks. This alone can be a traumatic experience and requires a lot of courage and resilience. Having the ability to breastfeed is questionable in these times depending on the amount of birth trauma a mother has endured.
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First of all, painful periods are not normal! You do not just have to “suck it up” or gobble down a bottle of Ibuprofen to get through that time of the month. If you are having painful periods, talk to your doctor and make sure they are interested in seeking the underlying cause of your pain. If not, find a new doctor! Painful periods can be caused by a host of issues including but, not limited to fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, ovarian cysts, and last but not least pelvic floor muscle dysfunction!
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It can be a challenge to find balance, however, someone of us did find balance prior to the pandemic, whether it was spending quality time with close family members or friends, having date nights, traveling to different cities and states, etc. Once, the pandemic occurred in March 2020, everything was shut down, there was a loss of our opportunity to find freedom to travel, spend quality time with the ones we love, go shopping in-person, venturing to the movie theater, etc.
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Adding another member to your family is an exciting time! But knowing what to expect the second time around can be a blessing and a curse. Having just been through it myself, here are my five tips for a successful transition from one to two:
A personal story on being a parent and the lessons learned.
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We are all having to navigate some sticky conversations with our children during this time. Living during a global pandemic has upended many peoples' lives and our kids often wonder why things are different, why we're doing what we're doing. The following blog offers guidance for those of you who have a family member or loved one who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and a young child who's wondering what's going on.
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Becoming a parent is the biggest change of your life. Physical, emotional, social. Everything changes.
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