My Pre-eclampsia Story
When I was pregnant with my daughter Hattie, I was aware of preeclampsia. Working with prenatal women, I knew the warning signs and often...
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- May 22
- 2 min
Is Pelvic Pain Affecting Your Ability to Mother?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Motherhood is one of the hardest jobs in the entire world. It’s one of the most rewarding to...
- May 15
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Supporting Sleep of the Entire Family Unit
Sleep is magic when you get the proper amount and quality sleep you need. Sleep helps: Keep your immune system strong Maintain a healthy...
- May 8
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Common Postpartum Posture Issues
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing but it can sometimes wreck havoc on the body. Think about it. In order for your baby to have the room they...
- May 1
- 2 min
The Mind Body Connection of the Pelvic Floor
It’s no secret that the mind and body are intimately connected. The pelvic floor and the mind is no different. Studies show that...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Is your child’s fight or flight response getting in the way of their true potential?
When a baby is born, they are born with a variety reflexes designed to protect the baby from harm called primitive reflexes. These...
- Apr 24
- 2 min
My infertility journey
As a women’s health and pelvic floor therapist, I am very aware of how common infertility is, however when my husband and I decided to...
- Apr 20
- 2 min
How can occupational therapy help children with sensory challenges
What is occupational therapy? A question I get ask a lot of times when I tell people I am an occupational therapist is “What is that?”...
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Are uterine fibroids wrecking havoc on your pelvic floor?
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. They can range in size from as small...
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding
We get a lot of questions surrounding what is sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding behaviors and can an individual experience both at the...
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Stress and the effect on the pelvic floor
Imagine what happens in your body when you feel really stressed out. Your heart speeds up Your pupils dislocate some Your muscles tense...
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Dealing with Overstimulation at Family Events
Let’s talk about family events. To some when they think family events, they think warmly of the fond memories made and the ones to come....
- Mar 30
- 2 min
C section vs vaginal birth recovery
Recovery from birth is a beast whether you brought your babies into the world vaginally or abdominally. Your body went through one of the...
- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
Dealing with Picky Eating
Written By: Jamie McKimmy Mealtimes can be stressful even without picky eaters. Dealing with picky eating is close to my heart for more...
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
What is Visual Perception?
Written By: Jamie McKimmy “My child’s vision is fine, he/she seems to have 20/20 vision” This is the common statement and...
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
It's that Day Already??
Written By: Jamie McKimmy Returning to work after having your little one is often one of the hardest things a new mom has to tackle;...
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
It's Back to School Time
Written By: Jamie McKimmy It’s that time of year again to transition your kiddos from summer break back to their school routine....
- Aug 8, 2021
- 3 min
Breastfeeding as a First Time Mommy
Breastfeeding as a First Time Mommy Written by: Jamie McKimmy The questions come flooding in the minute that pregnancy test comes back...
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
It's Not All Beauty and Bliss
Common Misconceptions After Having A Baby Personal Perspective by Jamie McKimmy Before becoming pregnant with my first child I had this...
- Jun 23, 2021
- 1 min
Smooth Sailing for the 4th of July- Sensory Modifications for Those Hesitant Kiddos
Written by: Jamie Mckimmy When you think of the fourth of July, what are the first 3 words that come to mind? For me they are fireworks,...
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