Expecting Pelvic Health, LLC

Expecting Pelvic Health, LLC In-Home & Virtual Postpartum & Pregnancy Physical Therapy | NH & ME
Don’t wait 6 weeks to start your recovery.

Care comes to you — no childcare, no waiting, no guessing.
📍 Serving families within 30 min of Durham, NH (+ extended travel) Dr. Ryan Bailey helps women confidently heal pelvic floor issues through whole body work and exercise, lifestyle modification and education from puberty to motherhood and everything in between. We only have one body, so join me on a journey of self discovery, mindfulness, & body awareness to nourish the vessel that protects your baby, as you become a mom!!

One of the biggest challenges I see in postpartum recovery isn’t necessarily the symptoms themselves.It’s the uncertaint...
06/02/2026

One of the biggest challenges I see in postpartum recovery isn’t necessarily the symptoms themselves.
It’s the uncertainty.

Women are often told what to watch for in their baby, but receive very little information about what physical recovery may feel like for them.

The result?

Many spend weeks wondering:
“Is this normal?”
“Should I be worried?”
“Why didn’t anyone tell me this?”

Recovery isn’t always predictable, but women deserve better explanations of what healing commonly looks like after birth.

And, I didn’t forget about my cesarean moms, that’s coming.

What is one thing you wish someone had told you about postpartum recovery?

Dreaming of the day it is standard practice to be cared for by a team during pregnancy and postpartum.And hoping to turn...
05/15/2026

Dreaming of the day it is standard practice to be cared for by a team during pregnancy and postpartum.

And hoping to turn that dream into reality through advocacy and education.

Because you shouldn’t have to do this alone.

💛Ryan

05/12/2026

Of course addressing the root cause of your pelvic floor symptoms is important. And sometimes that’s the only way you find any relief.

However, for pelvic floor issues healing the root cause takes time and energy. Sometimes more than you have to devote at this time in your life.

That is why you should see a pelvic therapist. Because we can help you identify other strategies you can use in your day to help mitigate the symptoms to the point you are comfortable and confident.

Then once you are ready to take on the root cause, you’ve already got a head start!

As much as it would be amazing to have every mom see a pelvic therapist in pregnancy and postpartum, because we know prevention and early intervention reduces chances of long term complications.

let’s face it, you may have other priorities, like other prenatal medical complications, or the health of your baby who is struggling to gain weight. Or you have older children and no support. There are real and legitimate reasons why addressing root causes of pelvic floor symptoms is not possible right now.

But that doesn’t mean you have to live with the leaking, pelvic pressure, or pain forever.

💛 Ryan

04/21/2026

Your body wants to feel safe in postpartum and when it doesn’t it can show up in physical ways.

Other red flags related to nutrition and the pelvic floor are:
-constipation
-hemorrhoids
-bloating
-urgency- for both bladder and bowels

If you have any of these issues working a dietitian or naturopath, and a pelvic PT can make a huge difference.

Remember you don’t have to do this alone.

If you want to have all this nutrition information in one place sign up for my newsletter by April 22 and it’ll be went to you with this months newsletter!

💛Ryan

If you’re postpartum and ever thought, “I know what I should be eating… but I don’t have the energy to do it”this is for...
04/17/2026

If you’re postpartum and ever thought, “I know what I should be eating… but I don’t have the energy to do it”this is for you.

Postpartum meals don’t need to be complicated.
They don’t need to be fresh, organic, or made from scratch (this may be the ideal but let’s be real right now, adding this extra layer of “need to be” is overwhelming to say the least and for many degrading because they don’t have access to or support for these “must bes”)

Postpartum meals should be:
- easy to access�- easy to prepare
- easy to digest�- and actually something you’ll eat

Because your body is doing a lot after birth:
- healing tissue�- recovering energy�- supporting your baby

And that requires consistent fuel.

Even simple meals like:
– soup with protein, carbs, and fats�– a quick bowl with pre-cooked ingredients�– eggs and toast�– snacks you can grab one-handed

can support your recovery in a meaningful way.

And yes—frozen, canned, and pre-made foods (hopefully by friends and family but there are a growing number of businesses who offer premade made meals delivered to you) absolutely count.

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about giving your body what it needs in a way that actually fits your life and healing.

Save this for later so you have a starting point when you need it or better yet sign up for my newsletter where I will be putting my whole series together in one easy to follow format, including the exact recipes for several of my fave postpartum meals.

https://www.expectingpelvichealth.com/newslettersignup

💛Ryan

04/16/2026

For most people this isn’t a forever thing but a good place to start when healing after birth.

Did you have to adjust your foods in early postpartum?

💛Ryan

04/14/2026

Check out The Postnatal Depletion Cure book by Dr. Oscar Serrallach to learn more about repleting your nutrients in postpartum.

And if you need a trustworthy supplement company, check out (no affiliation) for all the postpartum nutrition supplement options.

Remember I may have a certification in postpartum nutrition so if you have individual concerns or depletion symptoms, I highly recommend you seek care with a dietitian or nutritionist.

And follow along for the next video!

💛Ryan

I wish I could make these posts not having to acknowledge issues in our food system.That there are people who don’t have...
04/10/2026

I wish I could make these posts not having to acknowledge issues in our food system.

That there are people who don’t have access to the basic whole foods.

That there are people who have to choose between feeding their kids and feeding themselves even though they work multiple jobs to make ends meet.

That there are people who have to return to work only weeks after having a baby because we don’t have paid parental leave, so refueling in a slow, intentional way may not be possible.

There are people who have no family or friend support who can bring food and meals for the new mom.

All of these factors hinder postpartum nutrition and yet we still tell moms to “eat better.”

Even when you have access, support and time. It can still feel overwhelming.

Pain, sleep deprivation, anxiety and more can make it hard to find the motivation and the desire to eat.

If you haven’t watched the first two reels in my postpartum nutrition and pelvic floor series I encourage you to go watch them for simple tips. Take what you want and leave the rest.

You are not alone in the journey.

💛Ryan

04/09/2026

When we talk about postpartum recovery, we often focus on exercises, timelines, and “getting back” to movement.

But your body can’t do any of that well without enough fuel.

After birth, your body is:
– repairing tissue (perineum, pelvic floor, abdominal wall)�– recovering from blood loss�– regulating hormones�– trying to maintain energy on very little sleep

That level of healing requires consistent nutrition.
And not just any nutrition; your body specifically needs:
Protein → to rebuild and repair tissue�Carbohydrates → to provide energy so your body isn’t stuck in stress mode�Fats → to support hormone regulation and nervous system function

This directly impacts your pelvic floor.

Because when your body is under-fueled:
– tissue healing is slower�– muscles fatigue more easily�– coordination and strength are harder to restore�– your body is more likely to compensate or hold tension�– constipation is more likely (which increases strain on the pelvic floor)

And that’s when we start to see things like:
– increased pressure or heaviness�– leaking�– discomfort with movement�– delayed recovery overall

This is why I don’t separate nutrition from pelvic floor rehab.

They’re connected.

A simple way to start:�build meals that include protein + carbs + fats in a way that’s easy to digest.

Like a brothy soup.

And as always—this isn’t about doing this perfectly.
It’s about supporting your body in a way that’s realistic for you.

💛Ryan

Next up in this series: the specific micronutrients that play a big role in healing (and how to actually get them in).

04/07/2026

Postpartum gas is no joke!

When I found out digestive enzymes actually change in postpartum, 🤯

So much made sense for me and I want to help it make sense to you.

And since postpartum can feel totally overwhelming for all the reasons. I also want to break it down into easier to digest information 😉

That’s why I’ll be doing a series on nutrition and the pelvic floor during postpartum recovery.

Now I’m not a nutritionist or dietitian, there are many amazing ones out there who specialize in postpartum. I highly recommend you give them a follow.

What I do have is a certification from as a postpartum nutrition specialist that has helped me bridge the gap in my knowledge from my pelvic health and PT courses about postpartum tissue healing, gut and pelvic health, and movement/exercise based on energy demand.

So if you’re curious about nutrition related to your pelvic health and movement during postpartum recovery, I invite you to follow along to this series.

💛Ryan

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