List of the most popular hashtags for theme #COMMONNOTNORMAL

Some of you be like Some of you be like ~ The “appropriate” response is somewhere in between ~ So this is a real thing, medically known as stress urinary incontinence ... and no, it’s not cuz’ your bladder is ‘stressed out’ like you are, it means that there is more pressure on and in your bladder (Thanks sneeze!) than your pelvic floor is able to counteract! And by sneeze , I also mean cough , laugh , jump , run ‍♀️, or do anything else that causes and increase in what’s called intra-abdominal pressure. Say what? ~ A ton of women (and OBGYNs for that matter ‍♀️) think this is a totally ‘normal’ byproduct of having a baby - but while this may be COMMON (like all of your friends have it) it’s surely not NORMAL (after pregnancy or in menopause, or ever, really). ~ And as it turns out ... it’s complicated! There are differences in one time high-amplitude increases in pressure (like a cough or sneeze) versus moderate amplitude increases and pressure over a longer period of time (like lifting 10 lbs -like a and carrying them). ~ So what does this mean? Should I just stop all activity? Be scared to move?! NO! ‍♀️ That’s surely not the solution! ~ The potential solution is adding a skilled pelvic PT that can help guide the way you move, breathe, and strengthen your core and pelvic floor during these tasks that happen to have increased intra-abdominal pressure. That way, you don’t have to do crazy things ‘just in case’ you leak a little bit ~ And when you go to a pelvic PT, make sure they are looking BEYOND the pelvic floor for true and lasting change for stress urinary incontinence! Stop the peezing!! Reference: J Sports Sci. 2014 Jun; 32(12): 1176–1185 Need help finding a pelvic PT? DM us! Have questions about peezing (or ‘asking for a friend’ ), comment below! . . . #commonnotnormal #peeing #stressurinaryincontinence #peezing #interstitialcystitis #bladderproblems #uti #incontinence #incontinenceawareness : @_sarapward_

"Absolutely terrified to potentially see my baby go lifeless again....... [but] I knew I had to be brave and put my own feelings aside for my baby's protection." . . #whoopingcough #pertussis #commonNOTnormal

I’m just over 9 weeks postpartum. Ive had a lot of negative talk towards myself/my body but I feel it’s coming from losing Jack. I’m still upset at my body and also upset I’m limited in what I can do without my baby to remind me why. I know it’s only temporary. I’m working on more positive self talk. When it comes to my postpartum physically it’s going well. My pelvic floor is still weak. Not as weak as the immediate weeks. Now coughing, sneezing, laughing are ONLY sketchy when my bladder is full. Incontinence may be common but it is not normal. Accepting that’s just how it is after having kids, isn’t true. There are ways to improve and strengthen your pelvic floor. So that’s what I did today. Today was so beautiful I wanted to get outside to enjoy it. I’ve been working on my flow with all the #birthfit functional progressions. #postpartumhealing #postpartum #thisispostpartum #commonnotnormal #motherhoodtransition #maxkanestrong #babyjackwarner #infantloss #babyloss #stillborn #health #fitness #mindset

1 in 4 Women experience painful intercourse following childbirth. For many, this pain can go on for years and worsen or return during the hormonal estrogen changes & vagina tissue lining changes brought on by Menopause. Appropriate lubrication is vital to protect the pH concentration and decreases tissue irritability. Products like KY Jelly and Astroglide can leave a woman vulnerable to infection as they often kill loctobacilli, a good bacteria. Patients with pelvic pain benefit from a good quality lubricant. Pure coconut oil can be used, however is not safe to use with condoms. Water based paraben free lubricants like the brand Slippery Stuff are highly recommended by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists across the globe. ✨All those attending the community event @mommymatters2019 will go home with a free sample of Slippery Stuff courtesy of Wallace O’Farrell! ✨We carry Slippery Stuff for purchase at both our Morden & Winkler locations! Have a great weekend! . #themoreyouknow #slipperystuff #lubricant #pelvichealth #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #womenshealth #commonnotnormal

I had a patient asked me what the normal amount of leaking is when she exercises or sneezes. The answer is ZERO. You should not leak. Period. If you do, there is a compromise in the system (not just the pelvic floor), it's not going to 'get better' if it's not addressed and it may get worse or lead to other issues (back pain, hip pain, neck pain ..) make sure you find yourself a great pelvic health PT!

1 in 4 Women experience painful intercourse following childbirth. For many, this pain can go on for years and worsen or return during the hormonal estrogen changes & vagina tissue lining changes brought on by Menopause. Appropriate lubrication is vital to protect the pH concentration and decreases tissue irritability. Products like KY Jelly and Astroglide can leave a woman vulnerable to infection as they often kill loctobacilli, a good bacteria. Patients with pelvic pain benefit from a good quality lubricant. Pure coconut oil can be used, however is not safe to use with condoms. Water based paraben free lubricants like the brand Slippery Stuff are highly recommended by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists across the globe. ✨All those attending the community event @mommymatters2019 will go home with a free sample of Slippery Stuff courtesy of Wallace O’Farrell! ✨We carry Slippery Stuff for purchase at both our Morden & Winkler locations! Have a great weekend! . #themoreyouknow #slipperystuff #lubricant #pelvichealth #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #womenshealth #commonnotnormal

When you attend Holistic Core Restore®️ classes we screen you thoroughly before starting the course. To make sure the course is for you and also to get you the help you need if what you need is out of our realm of practice. ⠀ ⠀ We offer the deepest pre-screening, clinical guidance and referral mechanism, you don’t just turn up and join in. We make sure it’s right for you and if not, we’ll ensure you find the help you need. No woman gets left behind. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #nowomanleftbehind #holisticcorerestore®️ #commonnotnormal #holisticcorerestorecoach #knowledgeplusaction #continusouseducation #wegofurthertogether #beyongkegels #kegelsandmore #cambridge

LIGHT BLADDER LEAKAGE /// I often get women saying that they “just leak a little bit, it’s normal after a baby, right?” OR “My mom had these issues, too. It’s genetic.” ... ... ... Here’s the deal. ANY leakage, whether “light” or more significant, is a sign of dysfunction. And this may not be due entirely to your pelvic floor ... ... ... The most common times to develop urinary incontinence (aka UI or “light bladder leakage”) is during/after pregnancy & menopause. BUT I’ve also seen teenagers and athletes with this, too! You may be really “strong”, but there can still be dysfunction in the form of weakness, incoordination or both of your pelvic floor muscles and the other muscles that work with (or against) them ✨PREGNANCY: not only is our posture changing (which affects pelvic floor muscle function), but the load on our pelvic floor and diaphragm are changing as well. The inability to control this increasing load may result in UI. But will it get better after you deliver? ‍♀️ Not necessarily—Women that experience UI DURING pregnancy are at higher risk of having UI AFTER delivery. ✨DELIVERY & POSTPARTUM — Certain presentations during delivery increase the risk of perineal trauma, which can lead to incontinence. Women that have a c-section or a vaginal delivery BOTH have an increased risk of UI as pregnancy is itself a risk factor. Women should NEVER be made to feel that this is a normal byproduct of having had a baby. Hormonal changes in the postpartum period also contributes to leakage. This is why many practitioners will falsely state that “it will get better when you are done breastfeeding”. The research shows that if you are still leaking at 3 months postpartum, you will likely still be leaking at 5 years. ✨MENOPAUSE: Yes, low estrogen can contribute! But so does muscle weakness (if you don’t use it — you lose it!). And so does postural changes. And so does having uncoordinated muscles. And many other factors. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s “a normal part of aging”. because MANY of the contributing factors YOUCANCHANGE ⚡️ #urinaryincontinence #lightbladderleakage

"Your body will never be the same again" is a truism that honestly does more harm than good. ⭐Yes, pregnancy and birth change many aspects of our physical body. But no, that does NOT mean that we are forever confined to this changed state of our body. Or that these common issues we experience are NORMAL. ⭐Furthermore, there are A LOT of other ways that we change during pregnancy, through childbirth, and when we become a mom that go *beyond* our physical body. Emotional, spiritual, personal identity, relationships, nutritional needs, interests and hobbies. And these changes need attention too. It is so helpful when postpartum planning includes an acknowledgement that change can occur in more than just our physical body. AND that we will likely need support in getting back to a place of comfort and connection with ourselves. Getting familiar with the people and places that do this helpful work is one really helpful step. Ideally, we do this before baby is born, but really any time is better than perpetually living with a "new normal" that doesn't serve us. Our guide will help you find the supports you are looking for, whether you're postpartum planning, or reconnecting with yourself after birth. Whenever you're ready, we're here for you