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Lady Bird Physical Therapy We help pregnant and postpartum people manage pregnancy pains, prepare for birth and recover postpartum.

Five years ago when Lady Bird was just me ( Dr. Rebecca Maidansky | Austin, TX ), Dr. Jessica Chastka PT, DPT, WCS and Y...
10/10/2026

Five years ago when Lady Bird was just me ( Dr. Rebecca Maidansky | Austin, TX ), Dr. Jessica Chastka PT, DPT, WCS and Your Gal Pal Al Mal, Allie used to refer to me and Jess as blissfully childfree while she regaled us with stories of the other side. Two years and four kids later, I think that status has been officially revoked 😂

Grateful for the OG lady birds, their kin and this crazy life. I hope everyone’s surviving the weekend 😘😘

In this episode of The Lady Birds, we’re talking with IBCLC and midwife Anne LeClerq about low milk supply, including wh...
10/08/2026

In this episode of The Lady Birds, we’re talking with IBCLC and midwife Anne LeClerq about low milk supply, including what can contribute to it, what’s actually within your control, and why “just try harder” doesn’t always tell the whole story.

Because feeding your baby isn’t a test you pass or fail, and milk supply isn’t always as simple as “supply and demand.”

There are many potential factors that can affect milk supply, which is why understanding the why matters. If you’re concerned about your supply, getting support early can make a big difference.

Whether you’re navigating low supply, supporting someone who is, or simply want a better understanding of the physiology behind lactation, this conversation is for you 🫶

We want to hang out with you! Come by for a casual evening with other pelvic floor PTs in Austin. We’ll have time to gra...
10/06/2026

We want to hang out with you! Come by for a casual evening with other pelvic floor PTs in Austin. We’ll have time to grab a drink, meet other clinicians, talk shop, and connect with people working in pelvic health.

Whether you’re newer to the field or have been practicing for years, we’d love to have you join us. No formal agenda, just a chance to get together, meet some new people, and talk pelvic health... or absolutely anything else for a change 😉

📍 Meanwhile Brewing
🗓️ Friday, 11/6
🕓 Drop by between 4:00 - 6:00PM

RSVP if you can make it!

Xoxo,
The Lady Birds

I’ve had two inductions and two vaginal births - my experience is only my own and there are endless ways birth can go. B...
10/06/2026

I’ve had two inductions and two vaginal births - my experience is only my own and there are endless ways birth can go. But as a pelvic floor physical therapist who works primarily with pregnant and postpartum folks and who spends a lot of time on birth world Instagram, I was pretty intimidated by an induction.

I’d heard my fair share of hard induction stories and related anxieties, and I, like so many of my patients, internalized that inductions were scary.

But the thing about pregnancy and birth is that there are no guarantees. Going into labor on your own doesn’t guarantee a straightforward birth. Induction doesn’t guarantee an unusually challenging one. And same goes for a cesarean.

If the goal is a healthy birthing person and baby, inductions are something that need to be on the menu of options. I’m so grateful that they are, but I wish I had heard more stories about them working out totally fine before I had my own.

Because yes, while complications can occur when we attempt to induce labor, that’s also the case when someone spontaneously goes into labor, too. And in both cases, things can also work out ✨

So if you know you’re heading to induction land and you’re feeling intimidated, here’s what I’d want you to know:
✨Inductions can actually work beautifully
✨They aren’t necessarily harder than spontaneous labor
✨The baby that comes out couldn’t care less how your labor was initiated
✨Doulas are life savers and if you can hire one I’d recommend it
✨The possibility exists that you end up loving your induction

And one more personal tip… a labor playlist of my favorite bops really got my brain through the long slog of uncomfy early labor with my inductions.

💕

Happy Feels Like Fall and Smells Like Petrichor Day to all who celebrate a dreary day!!!!! Five chai lattes are just wha...
10/01/2026

Happy Feels Like Fall and Smells Like Petrichor Day to all who celebrate a dreary day!!!!! Five chai lattes are just what the birdies ordered 🥰

Some more existential than others… written instead of showering because for some reason that felt more pressing and now ...
09/30/2026

Some more existential than others… written instead of showering because for some reason that felt more pressing and now the baby is waking up.

There’s a LOT of information out there about postpartum core recovery, especially when it comes to diastasis. Let’s talk...
09/30/2026

There’s a LOT of information out there about postpartum core recovery, especially when it comes to diastasis. Let’s talk about it!

Join us for an educational workout led by Lady Bird’s Dr. Jessica Chastka as we:
Go through postpartum core strengtheningExplore modifications and progressionsBust some of the myths that can make postpartum exercise feel much more complicated than it needs to be
🗓️ Friday, Oct 16
🕒 3:00 - 4:00pm
📍 Lady Bird PT
💲 $15 registration fee (link in bio!)

This class will combine education with movement, so come prepared as you would for a workout class!

Hope to see you there, and make sure to tag a friend who is wondering what the heck to do to reconnect with her core after baby!

🙃 Breech baby? Let’s talk about it.If your baby is breech, you’ve probably been given a LOT of information, advice, and ...
09/29/2026

🙃 Breech baby? Let’s talk about it.

If your baby is breech, you’ve probably been given a LOT of information, advice, and maybe a few “have you tried this?” suggestions from the internet.

In this episode of The Lady Birds, we’re breaking down what the evidence actually tells us about breech presentation, including:

✨ What breech position means
✨ What we know (and don’t know) about getting baby to turn
✨ Common recommendations you may hear during pregnancy
✨ Where the evidence is solid, where it’s limited, and where things get a little more complicated
✨ What you can discuss with your healthcare team if your baby is breech

Because pregnancy already comes with enough uncertainty. You deserve information that helps you understand your options without adding another layer of fear.

(Shout out to this throwback tune from the summer between 6th and 7th grade when Allie, who has nothing to do with this episode other than sharing this post and therefore gets musical input, was *oBsEsSeD* with A*Teens)

What does it actually look like to return to exercise after breast explant surgery? 👇In this episode of The Lady Birds, ...
09/22/2026

What does it actually look like to return to exercise after breast explant surgery? 👇

In this episode of The Lady Birds, we’re joined by Courtney Durando of Courtney Durando to talk about her experience with explant surgery and recovery, and what it can take to feel confident getting back to movement afterward.

Courtney shares what surprised her about recovery, especially when the chest muscles are affected, and we talk about why returning to exercise isn’t as simple as jumping back into your old workouts.

✨ Recovery can be more involved than people expect
✨ A gradual return to movement matters
✨ Your recovery timeline may look completely different from someone else’s
✨ Progress isn’t always linear
✨ Having a structured plan and the right support can make the process feel much less overwhelming

We’re so grateful to Courtney for sharing her experience and helping make this conversation a little less intimidating for anyone navigating explant recovery!

🎧 Listen to our conversation on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Link in bio.

So grateful for our community for nominating us for Best in Birth for the fourth year in a row ✨✨ Thank you to BirthCo....
09/12/2026

So grateful for our community for nominating us for Best in Birth for the fourth year in a row ✨✨ Thank you to BirthCo. Prenatal Chiropractor In ATX + Houston for putting on such a wonderful event and to these Lady Birds for representing us last night!!

Austin, we’re blessed with an amazing community of birth to workers. From OBs and midwives, to doulas and lactation consultants, to sleep consultants and fitness professionals, support groups and infant PT/OT/speech… whatever you and your family need, we have caring, thoughtful and excellent options.

I (Dr. Rebecca Maidansky | Austin, TX ) am never more aware of this than now as I write this from my own newborn bubble. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners from last night!!!

All our love 💕💕

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4419 Frontier Trail, Unit 101
Austin, TX
78704

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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