Dysfunction in postpartum women is very common and even though much goes undiagnosed the estimates of diagnosed dysfunction are as high.
I often try to convey to women the potential benefits of post-natal healing and Holistic Pelvic Care, but it’s patients themselves that usually say it best. This week, I received this message from Alexa and she has been very generous in allowing me to share it with you. I was so touched by her beautiful words that capture the liminal dimension that can be difficult to express. I thank her from my heart for describing her journey in a way that is so helpful for other women.
The idea of writing a piece about the Root Chakra came to me during my yoga class last week with the wonderful James Cassidy at East of Eden. We were focusing on the Root Chakra; with the change of seasons upon us, we were getting a sense of being grounded and secure through this transitional period.
To squeeze or not to squeeze that is the question… What should I be doing before pregnancy to prepare, and after pregnancy, to help recovery?