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I Feel Pain in My Lower Abdomen When Running as a Female

Lower abdomen pain when running as a female can be caused by pelvic floor dysfunction or a muscular strain, among other causes. In most cases, it’s best to see a healthcare professional about your stomach or pelvic pain–especially if it lasts longer than 24 hours. Feeling pain in the lower abdomen when running as a … Read more

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Swimming Postpartum: When Can You Swim After Giving Birth?

Swimming is a great low-impact exercise that can ready the body for running. But most postpartum women must wait about 6 weeks to start swimming after giving birth due to a risk for infection. Read on to learn about how long to wait to swim given your birth experience. Giving birth has many surprises. One … Read more

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When to Start Pelvic Floor Therapy After Birth

Every woman should see a pelvic floor physical therapist after birth. When to start pelvic floor physical therapy after birth? You can start 3-4 weeks after having a baby. Read on to learn why you do pelvic floor physical therapy postpartum and what to expect. Seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist is one of the … Read more

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Can You Take Pre-Workout While Breastfeeding?

Most women know they shouldn’t be drinking gobs of caffeine while pregnant. However, can you take pre workout while breastfeeding? Yes, you can take pre workout supplement while breastfeeding—BUT not all are safe and the popular ingredients are not well-tested in nursing women. Nursing women need to be picky about their pre workout supplements! A … Read more

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Transform Your Postpartum Body with These 5 Ab Workouts

Postpartum ab workouts can help you restrengthen your core postpartum. These 5 postpartum ab workouts are safe to perform after having a baby. Avoid doing exercises that cause pain, coning, doming, or bulging. Let me start this article by saying your postpartum body is beautiful and amazing. But I know the feeling of wanting your … Read more