Wendy Powell
Maternal Health & Exercise Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (4)
The Best Ways to Sleep When Pregnant
The most comfortable sleeping positions to choose from (and which ones to avoid)Pregnancy is a wonderful experience, but it can also bring its share of aches, pains, and awkward movements, especially with your growing be...
How to
Relieve Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Feeling pelvic pain while you’re pregnant can be really scary, so you likely want relief fast. Pelvic pain occurs in the lower part of your torso between your abdomen and your hipbones. This pain may be normal as your ...
How to
Treat Pregnancy Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, and can range from merely unpleasant to excruciating. What's worse, it's not even socially acceptable to complain about them, unlike with morning si...
How to
Use a Gym Ball During Pregnancy and After Childbirth
Exercising with a gym ball while you’re pregnant can help you strengthen your pelvic floor, and it’s an easy way to keep your fitness level up while you wait for childbirth. Similarly, using your gym ball after you g...
