Anne Catherine 2/19/26 Anne Catherine 2/19/26

Low Back Pain in Pregnancy: What It Really Means — and What Actually Helps

Low back pain in pregnancy is common—but it is rarely random. In this evidence-informed guide, learn what’s really driving pregnancy back pain, why stretching alone often falls short, and how functional movement, pelvic stability, and tools like SI belts can support real relief during pregnancy and postpartum.

Anne Catherine 2/9/26 Anne Catherine 2/9/26

You Planned for Birth—Why Not for Postpartum?

Most people plan extensively for birth—but very few are prepared for what comes after.

Postpartum is not a brief recovery period or a return to “normal.” It is a profound physiological, emotional, and relational transition. Your body has been opened—physically and energetically—to bring new life into the world. Your nervous system is tender. Your identity is shifting. And life at home with a newborn can feel far more intense than anyone warned you.

Postpartum doula care exists to support this moment.

Unlike medical care or infant-focused services, postpartum doula care centers the birthing person—offering practical, emotional, and embodied support that helps you recover, bond, and integrate the experience of birth. It’s not about following a rigid protocol. It’s about asking a more important question: What will support you right now?

Whether you have family nearby or are doing this without a village, conscious postpartum care creates structure, calm, and nourishment during a time that is often overwhelming and overlooked.

Anne Catherine 1/15/26 Anne Catherine 1/15/26

From Pregnancy to Midlife and Beyond

Pelvic floor–aware yoga integrates perinatal core training, balance, and functional movement to support pelvic health from pregnancy through postpartum, midlife, and aging.

Learn how pelvic floor–aware yoga complements pelvic floor PT and strength training by integrating perinatal core function, gait, balance, and daily movement.