Many people have heard of Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA)—or experienced it themselves. This condition is especially common during pregnancy, with research showing that up to 66% of women experience it during the third trimester, and as many as 100% by 35 weeks of gestation. Postpartum, DRA remains common, affecting approximately 54% of women at 3 months, 45% at 6 months, and 33% at 12 months after delivery. DRA can also occur in anyone with core weakness—and even in infants

Although cesarean sections (c-sections) are the most commonly performed surgery in Canada, many women are still unsure about what actually happens during the procedure, how to prepare for it, and how to recover optimally afterward. Read on to learn what you can do before and after your c-section to support a smooth recovery. C-Section Procedure A cesarean section, or c-section, is a surgical procedure where a baby is delivered through an incision made in the mother’s abdomen

Urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence are complex symptoms that can significantly affect daily life, but there is a lot that can be done to improve them. At Ottawa Pelvic Health, we help you explore the physical and behavioural causes behind these symptoms so you can better understand your triggers and find practical solutions. What Are These Symptoms? Urinary urgency This is a sudden, strong urge to urinate that can feel overwhelming, like you have to go right no

Pelvic pain and emotional health are interconnected. In fact, for many people it can be difficult to determine which came first. Did chronic