The Truth About Cesarean Section Recovery
Nov 30, 2023
There are different reasons why a pregnant woman may undergo a cesarean section procedure, commonly referred to as C-section. For some, it’s a health matter. Others select to have a C-section. In still other cases, women plan for a vaginal delivery...
What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Sep 25, 2023
Braxton Hicks contractions aren’t an indication of labor- so what are they? Do all expecting mothers experience these pre-labor contractions? Why do they occur? Dr. Molly Thompson, Family Medicine and OB Physician at Pullman Regional Hospital’s...
Pregnancy Footwear- What Not to Wear
Sep 18, 2023
It’s safe to say pregnancy causes a lot of body changes, aside from the obvious waistline expansion. ‘Pregnancy nose,’ ‘pregnancy gums,’ and ‘pregnancy feet’ are all normal changes that occur when a woman is expecting. Ed Robertson, Physical...
Inducing Labor: What Happens?
Aug 18, 2023
Every mom-to-be hopes for a trouble-free pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. There are a number of reasons why a woman might need to have her labor induced.
Pregnancy Pain: How Physical Therapy Can Help
Jun 22, 2023
Pregnancy is an exciting time- it’s also full of many changes. Kim Fletcher, PT, DPT, PRPC a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner at Summit Therapy & Health Services encourages expecting moms who are experiencing pain or reduced mobility and...
Labor and Delivery: No Pain, No Gain?
Mar 24, 2022
There’s quite a divide in the baby community: natural birth versus medicated. Some expecting mamas want to forgo medication and experience the feelings, contractions, and… pain of childbirth, while others opt to receive an epidural or other pain...