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Sleep Hygiene: Habits to Improve Your Rest and Wellness
Today, we’re going to talk about sleep hygiene—the habits and routines that can help you get better quality sleep. This is so important for overall health and wellness, and especially for mamas navigating life with newborns. While the quantity of sleep might be shorter with a little one in the house, there are steps we can take to improve the quality of the sleep you’re getting, even in those short stretches.

Amanda Simmons
Jan 153 min read


Why You Should Start Pelvic Floor Therapy Early in Pregnancy (Yes… Even at 12 Weeks!)
Most women wait until symptoms show up before seeing a pelvic floor therapist, but what if we didn’t wait until the body is yelling at us to finally get support? What if instead we prepared before the stress hits?

Amanda Simmons
Dec 20, 20253 min read


Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What You Can Do
Today we’re taking a deep dive into pelvic organ prolapse—a condition that sounds scary, but is actually more common (and more manageable) than you might think.

Amanda Simmons
Nov 14, 20253 min read


How One Mama Prepared Her Body and Heart for Birth
Learn how one mama prepared for a stronger, smoother birth through pelvic floor therapy and faith-based mindset work with Dr. Amanda Simmons, DPT. Discover five exercises to help your body and mind prepare for labor.

Amanda Simmons
Oct 24, 20253 min read


Urinary Urgency and Frequency: What’s Happening and How You Can Start Feeling Better
Hi friends, Dr. Amanda here! Today, we’re talking about something many women quietly struggle with—urinary urgency and frequency. If you’ve ever felt like your bladder has a mind of its own, or you’re running to the bathroom constantly, you’re not alone.
The good news? With the right guidance, your bladder can be retrained and your pelvic floor supported.

Amanda Simmons
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Let’s Talk About Leaking and Incontinence
If you’ve ever “peed a little” when you sneeze, laugh, run, or lift something heavy — you are not alone. And while it’s common, it’s not something you just have to live with.

Amanda Simmons
Oct 14, 20253 min read
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