Pittsburgh Pelvic Health, LLC

03/12/2026

Why do C-section rates continue to rise? 🤰

https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(25)00554-X/fulltext?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQfjE1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeVNiYvb5bakq9ldzTeh65wh_85xvTi-y8Wo4QEt-XPUzTWzi74us1ch08ufE_aem_Cnb3CiJH93wXODi6ccK89Q

Globally, cesarean delivery rates have increased steadily over the past 3 decades, beyond medically indicated limits. Research in the area tends to analyze clinical indications, with little attention to the nonclinical factors that are drivers of these increasing rates. This integrative review syste...

09/07/2025

Ever wonder why you have pain and urgency with a full bladder? Discomfort in your va**na that started after your c-section? Pain with deeper pe*******on? It could be coming from your scar!

Having dry needling as an option helps to reduce trigger points and tension across the scar better than manual scar massage can. It’s low risk and can do AMAZING things to help your symptoms.

07/25/2025

Men have pelvic floors and pelvic dysfunction as well! Great to see that media is covering such an important topic.

We care for all a male pelvic issues in our practice 💙r

Great article on the importance of male pelvic health in The News & Observer The Herald-Sun July 17th.

https://eedition.newsobserver.com/shortcode/LMCRAL

07/22/2025

Uncover the transformative effects of dry needling on pelvic health! Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to wellness. Curious about how this treatment can help? Contact PPH to speak with a physical therapist about your symptoms!

07/03/2025

thank you for my uterine caffeine boost on this beautiful morning ☕️

05/29/2025

There are several risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse, now showing that starting to have babies later in life may contribute. Focusing on good pelvic health function while pregnant can help reduce this risk!

AJOG Expert Review: Older maternal age at first delivery as a risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse: what we know: Relationship between older age at first delivery and mechanisms of pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
There are several suggested mechanisms of POP development. Research shows that older age at first delivery may impact 3 of these mechanisms: pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, levator ani muscle defect, and enlarged ge***al hiatus.The final potential mechanism, tissue- or cell-level dysfunction, has not yet been investigated based on age at first delivery. Green checkboxes or red question marks indicate the general conclusion from evidence collected on the effect of maternal age at first delivery on each mechanism of POP.
GH, ge***al hiatus; LAM, levator ani muscle; PFM, pelvic floor muscle. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(25)00151-6/fulltext

05/23/2025

We are excited to announce that we are officially providing pediatric care at Pittsburgh Pelvic Health, LLC!

We look forward to caring for all of your little ones’ bowel and bladder needs 💚

https://www.pittsburghpelvichealth.com/general-4

04/18/2025

At Pittsburgh Pelvic Health, we focus on real life tools to help you overcome your leakage-No funny machines necessary 💛

“PFMT with biofeedback results in little to no difference in incontinence quality of life. The addition of biofeedback to PFMT likely results in a small unimportant difference in leakage episodes in 24 hours, and likely little to no difference in patient‐reported cure or improvement.”

03/19/2025

Pitocin is necessary in many situations, but has been associated with higher rate of C-section delivery. New research shows that stopping Pitocin in active labor, before the pushing phase statistically reduces surgical delivery!

Reduced risk of cesarean delivery with oxytocin discontinuation in active labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://ow.ly/Ojmm50VkzPQ

03/15/2025

The effects of Valsalva breathing (closed glottis) and Breathing baby out (open glottis). We educate our moms in both to be able to effectively open the pelvic floor during the pushing phase!

Closed- or open-glottis pushing for va**nal delivery: a planned secondary analysis of the TRAnexamic Acid for Preventing postpartum hemorrhage after va**nal delivery study https://ow.ly/HMyf50Q99Qy

02/16/2025

Finished CSM with a bang! We had a great turnout to discuss return to s*x following cardiac events.

Honored to be asked to join this awesome group of cardiopulmonary experts for a chat on the physiology of s*x, common conditions that would impact return to “sport”, and fun ways to improvise 😉

Slingshotting condoms and l**e from the platform was extra fun!


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02/14/2025

Today I spent the morning educating physical therapists on treatment of our nation’s servicewomen and Veterans in pregnancy care from start to finish and beyond into the postpartum.

Many don’t know that outside of PPH, I also proudly care for Veterans on a daily basis and I couldn’t be more honored to support them through their perinatal journey.

Tactical athletes especially need extra support to keep them active and recover well to return to duty and I am here for it!

Serving those who have served ❤️

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