Resources - Postpartum

Pain Science

  • Understanding Pain in 5 Minutes or Less LINK

  • TedX “Why Things Hurt” Dr. Lorimer Moseley LINK

  • 23.5 Hours LINK

Pelvic Health Resources

  • The research behind Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy LINK

  • Book: “Inside Out – By Michelle Kenway”

  • “When Should I think about my Pelvic Floor in Fitness?” – Julie Wiebe PT, Blog LINK

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse “Build a Better House” – Julie Wiebe PT, Blog LINK

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Overview LINK

  • Constipation LINK

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse – beneficial pictures LINK

  • Book: “The Vagina Bible – By Dr. Jen Gunter”

  • The Endometriosis Network Canada LINK

  • The Link Between the Jaw (TMJ) and Pelvic Floor Tension – Christine Matheson, ND LINK

  • Uberlube – If you’ve ever gotten into the shower after a run and felt your skin on fire, you’ve experienced chaffing.  Uberlube is a great way to prevent chaffing anywhere on your body but it’s also a great item to keep on hand if you’re having any pain or discomfort with penetration, use liberally!  LINK

Breathing, Mindfulness, Mood

  • The research behind benefits of breathing & creating a routine – Harvard LINK

  • Sleep routines, meditations, breathing – Calm App

  • Meditations with movement – Headspace App (Discount Code: B2CCX Apply to Checkout)

  • Unwind Anxiety – App

  • Little Bird Sleep Consulting – one of our best recovery hacks and one that is often pushed aside.  Check out Amber of Little Bird Sleep Consulting for tips on creating a routine that works for you and learning to recover more effectively. LINK

Breastfeeding

  • Need more support? – Breastfeeding can wreak havoc on your neck and upper back and if you need more support while you are exercising or for everyday life during this phase of life I highly suggest one of these extra supportive bras LINK or LINK or LINK or LINK

  • Local/ Virtual group and one-on-one support – Le Leche League Canada LINK

  • Find a Lactation Consultant near you! LINK

  • Breastfeeding & Alcohol – Best Start LINK

  • Breastfeeding & Exercise – Le Leche League Canada LINK

  • Hydration – Nuun is my go-to and first suggestion for anyone suffering from electrolyte imbalances and hydration challenges which you can get both from exercise but also breastfeeding.  Their tablets pop into any bottle and are easy on most people’s stomach. LINK

Extra

  • Weav – weav is an app that matches music’s tempo to your run.  It will adjust a songs tempo to match your running pace and change with you. How cool is that! LINK

  • Little Bird Sleep Consulting – one of our best recovery hacks and one that is often pushed aside.  Check out Amber of Little Bird Sleep Consulting for tips on creating a routine that works for you and learning to recover more effectively. LINK