Many women who have birthed by Caesarean do not realize that they have many options when it comes to helping their post-partum body to recover. Osteopathic treatment is a very effective form of manual therapy that can help with reducing pain, improving scar mobility, decreasing adhesions, and helping reset and rebalance the abdominal wall and […]
Ibukun Afolabi
Ibukun is a pelvic floor physiotherapist with a passion for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From a young age, she has been fascinated by the how the mind-body has been designed to heal with the right inputs. When she isn't geeking out on pelvic health or birth, you can find her having fun with her little crew of 5 kiddos. She lives in Ontario, Canada.
Chat With the Mama’s Physio – Feat. Dr. Kenael Segal
Dr. Kenael Segal is a pelvic floor physical therapist, a pilates instructor and a mom to three beautiful children. In this interview she shares openly about her experiences of a planned home birth turned c-section, subsequent vbac, and another emergency c-section with her third. Listen in as she shares deep insights from her experiences (both […]
Chat With the Mama’s Physio – Feat. Dr. George Jacob
Canada’s national average for Caesarean births is around the 30% mark. That’s 1 in 3 women who give birth by Caesarean who often don’t have time to ask their doctor all the questions that come up before, during, or after surgery. Over the years, I’ve been asked a number of questions by my clients that […]
Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women
Research Nerd Alert! The SOGC (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) just released the most recent clinical practice guideline on Urinary Incontinence in Women. Here are the recommended changes in practice: A careful history and comprehensive physical examination should constitute the foundation of evaluation related to uncomplicated urinary incontinence. Urodynamic studies should be considered […]
Maternal Sleep Positions
RESEARCH NERD ALERT! According to this recent study, if you are pregnant and go to sleep on your back or right side, you’re not risking life and limb. There is no association with sleep position and adverse pregnancy or birth outcomes. So go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief. Then get some much needed […]
The Impact of Endometriosis
Research Nerd Alert! This qualitative research study on the impact on endometriosis is absolutely fantastic. If you are health professional working with women who live with endo, PLEASE read. If you have endo yourself, you will find yourself nodding in understanding. Print of a copy to give to your health care providers, especially if you’re […]
The Evidence on Birthing Positions
Research Nerd Alert! A 2017 Cochrane Review and Meta-Analysis (ie. the HIGHEST level of research evidence available) studied birth outcomes for over 9000 women delivering in lying positions (semi lying, lithotomy, semi sitting), vs upright positions (birthing stool or cushion, kneeling, hands-and-knees, and squatting). *Note – these were women who DID NOT have epidurals. What […]
Exercise During Pregnancy
Research Nerd Alert! Some people still think that pregnant women shouldn’t exercise. BIGGEST MYTH EVER!!! There is so much good evidence about the importance of exercise for pregnant women. Dr. Michelle Mottola, Director of the Exercise and Pregnancy Lab at Western University, and her team, have been researching this topic for decades. Here are their […]
Vitamin D & Incontinence
Research Nerd Alert! If you are pregnant and experiencing incontinence, have you checked your vitamin D levels? According to this high quality research study recently conducted in Norway, “low levels of vitamin D are associated with increased risk of urinary incontinence in pregnancy.” Just another reason to love Vitamin D (aka the sunshine hormone)! But this study brings up […]
SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline Updates
Research Nerd Alert! We are appreciate of this clinical practice guideline from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). It’s all about pain. And how OBs, midwives, labour and delivery nurses, and other health professionals, should approach pain management during labour and delivery so that birth experiences are positive. This article is: Based on research […]
