The topic of intimacy after baby is often a quiet source of anxiety and confusion. In the postpartum period, a person's body has undergone a monumental transformation, and it's understandable that they might feel hesitant or unsure about resuming sexual activity. Navigating intimacy after birth can be a sensitive and personal journey, but it is one that you should not have to navigate alone. The following is a guide on what you can expect and how you can prepare yourself for this next step in your healing journey.

You’re scrolling through your phone at 2 a.m., exhausted after a long night of feedings, and you see a post: a mom looking effortlessly put-together, a perfectly clean house, and a caption about how she just finished a 10k run.

A pang of guilt hits you. Why can’t I do that? I’m failing.

Welcome to the social media comparison trap—a place where the curated highlights of others can make your messy, unfiltered reality feel inadequate. It's a harmful cycle that impacts a mother’s self-esteem and mental health, making an already challenging journey even harder. But what if we could change our perspective and reclaim our own story?

As a parent, your day probably begins the moment a little voice calls for you or a tiny hand pokes you in the eye. It's easy to feel like you're on a treadmill from the moment you wake up, reacting to the demands of everyone else. But what if you could take back just the first five minutes?

Is your life a constant juggling act? Between early morning meetings, a never-ending laundry pile, and school pickup, it can feel like you’re always just one dropped ball away from chaos.

When we talk about pelvic floor physical therapy, the conversation often centers on physical symptoms: stopping bladder leaks, resolving pelvic pain, or addressing diastasis recti. And while these physical improvements are life-changing, it's crucial to acknowledge the profound impact pelvic floor health has on a person's mental and emotional well-being.

Have you ever felt like a raw nerve, where every loud toy, every constant demand for touch, or every sibling squabble sends a jolt of irritation through your entire body? I absolutely have. I remember vividly, when I was nursing my son, having one of my other kiddos sit on my lap, or even just my husband gently holding my hand, felt like my insides were screaming – truly like nails on a chalkboard.

Ah, "mom guilt." If you're a mother, you've likely felt its heavy weight. It's that nagging feeling that you're not doing enough, not doing it right, or that every decision you make somehow falls short for your child. Whether it's about screen time, returning to work, or simply needing five minutes to yourself, mom guilt is a pervasive and exhausting experience that often makes us question our own worth. But here's the crucial truth: mom guilt is incredibly common, and it doesn't make you a bad mother. It makes you human.