By: Dr. Shaila Callaghan Hi, I’m Shaila, and I’m a recovering perfectionist. Oh, you too?! Perfectionism is pervasive in motherhood. Our society’s idea of the “supermom” is leading to increased pressure and self-criticism for Mom’s old and new. But, here’s the thing I’ve learned about Motherhood: It is inherently...
As a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, it’s no surprise that I spend a big chunk of my day talking, teaching, or learning about all things pelvic floor. At Vital, we help treat a number of different pelvic health concerns; vaginismus, pelvic pain, and prolapse to name...
By: Amanda Jewson, Sleep Specialist My second daughter arrived promptly on her due date. My water actually broke at midnight on May 17. I. Was. Floored. My first daughter, Winnie, was born a solid 14 days late and I did everything (everything including Midwife Supervised Castor Oil--would...
Tune in as we chatt all about the most frequent mental health conditions affecting new parents, how to know if you are at risk for struggling with mental health issues, and Dr. Waxman’s top tips for being a good enough parent and thriving!!...
By: Julie Bagshaw, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Helping mamas strengthen their core postpartum is where I love spending my time as a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Most postpartum clients come to Vital after their six-week check up where they’ve usually been ‘cleared’ by their doctor to return to...
At every single birth not only is a baby, born but, so is a mother. Join the amazing Riikka Wilson and physio and mama of 4 Chana Ross, RPT from Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness as we talk honestly and openly about what Birthing ourselves into motherhood has...
By: Jessica Sennet Congratulations Mama - you just had a baby!! Yay, me too!! What a ride, am I right? Between the painful recovery process, sore nipples, hallucinations due to lack of sleep, and everything in between that comes with having a newborn, you probably have...
Your Baby's First Week Your first week as a parent is a steep learning curve! Chana and Gemma are here to answer all your questions!Learn: How often and how much should my baby feed?How much weight should my baby gain?How much should my baby poo and pee?Does...
We are so excited to introduce you to the experiences real people are having- in their own words! At Vital, we are actively working to reduce the stigma around pelvic health, and with the help of our brave clientele, we have started a series of...
by Dr. Christine Matheson, ND I was first introduced to the INCREDIBLE inter-connection between the jaw and the pelvic floor by my osteopath many years ago. Who knew that the two are so closely linked? It turns out that the alignment and relaxation of your jaw...
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