How pelvic floor preparation helps you have a good birth
My recent experience as a mother has made me a better professional. As a physiotherapist specializing in the pelvic floor, I have…
Exercises and routines
How to exercise your pelvis in pregnancy and help your baby get into a good position for birth
In my appointments with patients and in the talks I take part in, I like to compare vaginal birth to running a…
Can I do strength training in pregnancy? Safe exercises for pregnant women and their benefits for birth
During pregnancy, many physical, psychological and hormonal changes take place that can affect a woman's overall health. For example, from week 20…
Which exercise is recommended during IVF treatment
It's an unquestionable fact that sport brings many benefits to women's health during pregnancy and postpartum. Of course, done with the right…
Cesarean scar care: how to do it and why you should have your scar checked
In cesarean births, to reach the depth of the uterus, doctors often make an incision above the pubic bone, horizontally and slightly…
How to train safely during pregnancy, with exercises for every level
When a woman gets pregnant, she has lots of questions about exercise. If you were already exercising regularly before, you'll wonder whether…
How episiotomy affects the pelvic floor, and in which births it is recommended
Vaginal birth is the most common way women bring their children into the world, and statistically it is a natural, physiological process…
How can I tell for sure if my pelvic floor is weak?
I always explain it to my patients like this: the pelvic floor is like a hammock stretched between two trees. You need…
Exercises for a flat stomach without harming your pelvic floor
Let's be clear from the start: you won't get a flat stomach from exercise alone, and having defined abs isn't the same…
Ball exercises to help dilation during labor
Vaginal birth is a physiological process triggered by the production of certain hormones, such as oxytocin, that set off the baby's birth.…
How to prepare physically for birth without leaving home
The state of emergency declared in Spain because of the coronavirus means we can't leave home for at least the next two…
Tips and exercises to dilate faster during labor
The way women give birth has evolved over the centuries. Whether because of medical advances built on years of research and studies,…
10 postpartum pelvic floor exercises to get back in shape
Wanting to get your figure back after becoming a mother mustn't turn into an obsession. Don't forget that for nine months your…
How to relieve vaginal pain with gynecological physiotherapy treatments
Do you have persistent vaginal discomfort that won't go away? Gynecological physiotherapy is the best treatment to make vaginal pain disappear. Find…
Which abdominal exercises you can do in pregnancy and which to avoid at all costs
Pregnancy brings physical changes to our bodies. To stay in shape, abdominal exercises during pregnancy are a good idea with the right…
How to prepare your pelvic floor for a vaginal birth without injuries
Physical preparation for birth is key to everything going well. Learn how to prepare your pelvic floor and avoid injuries during birth.
Which abdominal exercises you can do if you have abdominal diastasis
Abdominal diastasis is a problem with the rectus abdominis muscles that makes them separate. It happens during pregnancy and can remain postpartum.…
How to prevent lower back pain and urinary incontinence through exercise
Lower back pain and urinary incontinence are linked. If you want to avoid the symptoms, try these effective exercises for urinary incontinence.
Complete Pilates workout with resistance bands for pregnant women
Want to get your body moving during pregnancy? An active pregnancy is essential for birth. Learn this Pilates exercise routine and keep…
10 fitball exercises for pregnant women you can do at home
Pregnancy changes a woman's routine, especially when it comes to sport. When you find out you're pregnant, even more so if it's…
Causes of vaginal pain and how physiotherapy treats it
The genitals are one of the most sensitive areas of anyone's body, man or woman, so feeling pain there is very unpleasant…
An exercise routine for menopause and pelvic floor changes
Menopause is a stage in every woman's life that marks the end of the fertile years and opens a new chapter, which…
An exercise routine to relieve back pain in pregnancy
Back pain is the most common complaint during pregnancy. Almost all women experience it at some point during pregnancy, and sometimes it…
Pelvic floor rehabilitation: how to avoid pain caused by unsuitable exercise
Physical exercise is essential for the health and well-being of both men and women. That's why regular sport is necessary to keep…
Exercise in pregnancy: 5 Pilates exercises to do at home
In today's post, we explain the three options pregnant women have for exercising: doing it yourself at home, taking individual classes or…
The Kegel method and the best Pilates exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor
Which of us hasn't heard or read at some point about Kegel exercises and the Kegel method, how beneficial they are, and…
The round ligament of the uterus: what it is and how it affects abdominal pain in pregnancy
Abdominal pain in pregnancy is a common complaint, caused by the round ligament of the uterus, along with other muscle problems, such…
How to prevent and treat lower back pain in pregnancy
More than half of women have had back pain at least once in their lives. Around 70% of pregnant women have discomfort…
Causes of sciatica in pregnancy and routines to treat it
Sciatica is a problem that can appear in the second and/or third trimester of pregnancy, when the size of the bump forces…
Exercises, positions and movements that help dilation during labor
Birth is the high point of pregnancy. For nine months we've been through physical and hormonal changes, various moods, and prepared our…