Dr. Mae Hughes I Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

It’s about time I formally introduced myself 👋 Whether you are pregnant, postpartum or just navigating womanhood, you are welcomed here! I’m so happy to have you 🖤 I’d love to get you know each and every one of you a little more. 👇 If you feel comfortable, share a little something about you or your journey through motherhood or just life in general. Can’t wait to get to know y’all better! 🖤

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my postpartum pelvic floor recovery guide 🖤 Saw this trend from @karrie_locher (who is an absolute must follow for all new moms, especially if breastfeeding), and immediately wanted to post a postpartum pelvic floor version! Just remember, pelvic floor therapy can be your best friend during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond if you find the right therapist! And if you don’t have access to a good pelvic floor PT, check out my 12 weeks Movement Through Early Postpartum rehab program through the link in my bio 🖤 #postpartumrecovery #postnatalfitness #postpartumfitness #pelvicfloorpt #pelvicfloordysfunction

Comment BASKET and I’ll send you what’s in her basket! ❤️ Trust me, I never thought I’d be the one doing one of these baskets, but Ava’s love for the holidays reminds me of my mama who is no longer with us — which brings so much joy to me. I tried not to do toys, since she has plenty, but instead I included items that she actually needs or that will get used. And for the basket I just emptied one from her playroom that she already has. Does anyone else do something similar to get their kiddos pumped for the holidays? #valentinesday #toddlerlife

All you need is a pillow for this pelvic floor & core travel workout! Here’s the breakdown of the full circuit: 1. Pillow Supported Bicycle Crunch — focus on exhaling as you bring opposite knee to elbow while maintaining core tension as you inhale and return to start 2. 90/90 Twist — maintain core tension and a gentle squeeze of the pillow as you rotate as far as you can go without losing core tension 3. 90/90 Double Toe Tap — maintain core tension as you lower both legs to the ground, I exhaled throughout the entire movement to help with core engagement 4. Side Plank Star — exhale through pursed lips as you bring knee to elbow pressing through your shoulder and bottom knee for core stability 5. Side Plank Adductor Lift — press though your bottom foot as you exhale to lift off of the ground and maintain core tension as you inhale and lower Perform each of the above movements for 60 seconds per side! Don’t forget to warm up and cooldown with breathwork and mobility drills to maintain full mobility through your pelvic floor, hips and core. Find more workouts like this in my Movement Through Motherhood pregnancy & postpartum programs. Access a free preview of all programs via the link in my bio 🖤 #postpartumrecovery #postnatalfitness #postnatalrecovery #pelvicfloorpt #diastasis

Comment SKIN and I’ll send you my pregnancy and breast-feeding friendly skincare routine. Shoutout to my friend @clementinebarnette who I work with at SkinPharm and is always willing to answer all of my skin questions!

Comment ROUND and I’ll send you my in-depth blog post all about Round Ligament pain! If you are struggling with Round Ligament pain during pregnancy, I promise you are not the only one! Research indicates that up to 1 in 3 women will experience Round Ligament pain at some point during pregnancy 🤰 This is why you will find pain relief flows for common pregnancy concerns, such as Round Ligament pain, in my Movement Through Pregnancy program so you can move through pregnancy feeling confident, strong and pain-free! 🙌 #pregnancyproblems #prenatalfitness #pelvicfloorpt #roundligamentpain

Would’ve gone outside but he wasn’t properly dressed! This second baby has really forced me to relax on the naps and let them happen on the go! Who else out there has a velcro, carrier-loving baby? Are we all just constantly wearing our babies 24/7? I’m not mad about the extra snuggles 🖤

Postpartum rehab is NOT about “bouncing back” It is about rebuilding your foundational strength so that you can enjoy motherhood without nagging aches, pains or leakage! Because I cannot treat every single woman out there (yes, I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, not just a random fitness influencer 😉) I’ve created prenatal and postpartum pelvic floor programs that help you connect your pelvic floor with your FULL body — yes your pelvic floor can cause low back pain, rib flare, tailbone pain, etc. Click the link in my bio to join my 12 level Movement Through Early Postpartum rehab program today! #postpartumrecovery #pelvicfloordysfunction #postnatalfitness #diastasisrecti

Yup, you read that right, THREE TIMES its resting length 😳 Now, lets be clear, nothing in life is a guarantee, but a lot of my patients and program members have had great success in reducing the severity of their perineal tearing by working on mobility, breath work & downtraining of their pelvic floor. Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my free guide on methods to potentially reduce the severity of perineal tearing 🙌 #laborprep #childbirtheducation #thirdtrimester #prenatalfitness

Not sure where to start in rebuilding your core postpartum? ➡️ Try performing each of these movements for 1 minute each and save this for your next workout! The goal with these early movements is to establish appropriate 360 breathing as well as deep core activation patterns — the goal is NOT to “bounce back.” 🤰It took you 9 months to grow your baby and it will take just as long (if not longer) to recover from delivering your baby! Want more guidance from a doctor of physical therapy? You can movements like these in my Movement Through Early Postpartum 12 week rehab program to help you reconnect with & rebuild your pelvic floor, core and full body postpartum.

Comment BAG and I’ll send you the links to my diaper bag essentials Y’all know I do not like to carry a ton of stuff in my diaper bag, but if you’re a new mom, you might still find this breakdown helpful! Here’s my list: - Burp cloths - Nail trimmer - Potty seat (if you have a toddler) - Wipes - Diapers - Extra change of clothes - Aquaphor/some type of ointment - Extra pacis - 1-2 toys (Hyland loves crinkle paper right now) - 1-2 snacks What are your diaper bag essentials?

Comment PREVIEW for a free preview of my Movement Through Early Postpartum rehab program 🖤 Your pelvic floor is the foundation of your core strength, and it’s essential for more than you might think! Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just curious, understanding its role can be life-changing in eliminating pelvic floor dysfunctions like rib flare, diastasis, leakage, prolapse, low back pain and more! #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #postpartumrehab #postpartumfitness #postnatalrecovery #pelvicfloorpt