Journal

Essays and education for the long path of recovery.

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Featured

A field guide to the fourth trimester

An honest, research-grounded resource for the first twelve weeks postpartum — what to expect, what to ignore, and what to ask for.

12 min read

Postpartum

What the fourth trimester actually asks of your body

Recovery isn’t linear, and the first twelve weeks deserve more attention than they’re given. Here’s what we look for.

6 min read

Pelvic Floor

Kegels are not a strategy

A more useful conversation about coordination, length, and the role of breath in pelvic floor function.

8 min read

Core

Diastasis recti: what the research actually says

Separating evidence from internet folklore. A grounded look at what helps, and what doesn’t.

10 min read

Movement

Lifting heavy things, gently

Strength training and pelvic health are not at odds — they’re partners. A primer for getting started.

5 min read

Mindset

On going slowly when everything wants to rush

A reflection on patience as a clinical tool, not a personality trait.

4 min read

Education

A glossary for your pelvic floor

Words you may have heard, defined plainly — so you can advocate for the care you need.

7 min read