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published articles
Dr. Samantha Spencer, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic and perinatal care in the Asheville, NC, area where she offers in-home physical therapy to prenatal and postpartum individuals and offers virtual consultations to women everywhere. These articles were published in several online publications.
*These resources are not intended to be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
When to See Your Doctor After Childbirth
Just as every childbirth is different, so is postpartum recovery. Some new parents seem to be back on their
Exercise and Breastfeeding: How Will it Affect My Milk?
Many moms have questions about exercise and breastfeeding. Some moms work really hard to build and maintain their milk supply,
Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Childbirth: What to Know
What is it? Pelvic organ prolapse is an umbrella term for the downward descent of pelvic organs (bladder, rectum,
Medical Benefits of C-Section Bandages
Cesareans account for about 32% of all births in the United States each year. Though many are planned, there
Prenatal Massage: Benefits and Precautions
Prenatal massage can provide welcome relief to a growing pregnant body. Massage can offer many benefits, including reduced back
Compression Socks: Benefits During Pregnancy and Postpartum
That heavy feeling in your legs after a long day on your feet? Those rings around your ankles when
Belly Bands: Are They Worth It?
Pregnancy is hard on the body. In just a few short months, pregnant women experience weight gain, loose ligaments,
What is Diastasis Recti?
Diastasis recti (DR) is defined as the widening and thinning of the linea alba. The linea alba is a layer
instructional videos
The Strong Beyond Birth YouTube channel is all about prenatal and postpartum workouts, exercise, pelvic health, and feeling amazing in your body. I am a pelvic physical therapist specializing in prenatal and postpartum fitness, and I’m sharing all my tools with you so that you can have a smooth and pain-free pregnancy and a straightforward postpartum recovery, with kick-ass and safe workouts along the way.
My mission is to help moms run, jump, lift, carry, play, and do all the things they love with confidence in their postpartum bodies through workouts, community, and education.
