by Marina Castellanos | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized, women's pelvic health
As many people know, I’m 37 weeks pregnant! So many things need to be done in preparation for my baby girl’s debut. One thing that has been on my mind: how will I capture those precious early days after my daughter’s arrival? Several friends of mine...
by Marina Castellanos | Feb 25, 2018 | Bedwetting, biofeedback, Pediatric Pelvic Health, pelvic therapy
Have you sought assistance for your bedwetter? Bedwetting accounts for 20% of visits to pediatricians. Has your doctor told you not to worry, your child will “grow out of it”? Have you been sent to a specialist for pelvic therapy, such as “biofeedback”....
by Marina Castellanos | Apr 18, 2017 | bathroom avoidance, Bedwetting, constipation, Pediatric Pelvic Health
A follower recently inquired as to why her child hates going to the bathroom, and what can be done about it. After 15+ years as a pediatric physical therapist, I’ve seen many issues related to pelvic floor dysfunction and bathroom habits. I’ve often had times when...
by Marina Castellanos | Jan 16, 2017 | painful sex, pelvic pain, postpartum, Uncategorized, women's health, women's pelvic health
Does it hurt when you have sex? Has any health care professional asked you this seemingly small but potentially life altering question? As with many other topics in pelvic health, we tend to not discuss when sex hurts. Matters such as painful sex, are often considered...
by Marina Castellanos | Nov 1, 2016 | constipation, Pediatric Pelvic Health
One of the popular questions I’ve received is on the topic of children and constipation. Most parents experience the moments when their child accidentally pees or poops in their pants. But what about children who have issues going #2? What about the children who...
by Marina Castellanos | Oct 24, 2016 | bladder leakage, incontinence, postpartum, women's health, women's pelvic health
“I laughed so hard I nearly peed myself!” Why is it when we tell accounts of a funny incident, we equate the comedic value of it with our tendency to almost soil ourselves? Do you know who was the first person to utter these words? To be honest, I have no idea (and...
by Marina Castellanos | Oct 12, 2016 | incontinence, postpartum, women's health, women's pelvic health
Most of us can recall friends and family describe their pregnancy journeys and the experience of giving birth. I’ve heard the highs, and the not-so-highs. From morning sickness and sleepless nights, to baby giggles and first steps, mothers love to share. Mothers glow...
by Marina Castellanos | Sep 12, 2016 | Bedwetting, Pediatric Pelvic Health
When a child struggles with bedwetting, a common first response by parents may be to cut back on water consumption. But don’t. While it may seem counterintuitive, bedwetting may be a symptom of not enough water consumption as opposed to “too much fluid in the system.”...
by Marina Castellanos | Sep 12, 2016 | Bedwetting, Pediatric Pelvic Health
Language is a great unifier. This is especially true when it comes to facing and ultimately dealing with certain uncomfortable truths in life – say your child’s bedwetting, or bladder and bowel issues. Starting the dialog, helped by learning the basic language related...
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