by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 19, 2018 | Alumni Spotlight, Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Postnatal Recovery
Our Women’s Health Coach graduate and physical therapist Heba Shaheed is a Sydney, Australia based powerhouse. Known as The Pelvic Expert, Heba is now reaching new mothers all over the globe with her unique Mother Nurture program. I had the honor of witnessing...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Nov 20, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Article, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, Exercise, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery
A Rare and Needed Service: Providing Postpartum Care by Providing Skilled Health Coaching Services to New Mothers Just under 4 million babies are born in the United States each year (1), approximately 700,000 in the UK (2), and over 300,000 in Australia (3). In...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 26, 2016 | Article, Breastfeeding, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Health Coaching, Postnatal Recovery, Pregnancy, Recipes, Reproductive Health
Supporting postpartum recovery for new moms is an essential skills for all women’s health physical therapists, fitness professionals, nutritionists, and other women’s health and wellness professionals. The postnatal year is a time when women need emotional support,...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 9, 2015 | Article, Back Pain, Breastfeeding, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gut Health, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery, Pregnancy, Recipes, Reproductive Health
Recovery from birth or surgery both require similar care for the soft tissue to regain it’s strength. Collagen is important for healing from surgical incisions, C-section incisions, and episiotomies or tears. Collagen is also essential for maintaining bone...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Feb 27, 2015 | Article, Birth Control, Clinician Resources, Fertility, For Patients, Mental Health, Postnatal Recovery, Preconception, Pregnancy, Thyroid Health
Optimal nutrition support for our client begins before she even conceives. Birth control pills make it difficult for women to absorb some nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy. Ideally, women who were previously on birth control pills will...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 31, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Hormone Balance, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery, Stress
Vaginal dryness and painful sex are common side effects of hormonal imbalance. When women struggle with low hormone levels, including low estrogen, there can be many root causes. During the postpartum period and during the time when a woman breastfeeds, lower...
