Femfirsthealth

08/25/2026

Your body deserves options, support, and the freedom to move into positions that feel safest and most comfortable for you.

Here are three positions our pelvic floor PTs love to practice with patients:

✨ Side-lying
✨ On your back with your feet supported
✨ Hands and knees / quadruped

Different positions can change how pressure is distributed through your pelvis, create more room for movement, and simply help you feel more supported as labor progresses.

There isn’t one “best” position for everyone.

The goal is to know your options, practice them ahead of time, and find what feels most supportive for you.

Because birth prep isn’t just about knowing what to expect, it’s also about knowing the choices available to you.

08/19/2026

This , we’re celebrating Shai Tamary: a mom who turned her own experience into a community helping hundreds of other women feel less alone in motherhood.

Shai Tamary is the Founder and Executive Director of The Nest, NYC’s largest grassroots community for new and expecting moms.

She founded The Nest in 2024 during her own pregnancy, after experiencing firsthand how lonely the transition to motherhood can feel, even in a city of 8.5 million people. 

The Nest is a grassroots, member-led community for pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood in NYC.

Through weekly meetups and neighborhood groups, The Nest helps new and expecting moms build genuine friendships, find trusted support, and feel connected during one of life’s most transformative seasons. 

The community has grown to more than 800 NYC moms entirely by word-of-mouth and, together, we’re building the village all new and expecting moms deserve.

Give The Nest a follow and see how they’re building the village for NYC moms, one connection at a time.

08/18/2026

Number two may surprise you.

1️⃣ It can support your recovery.
After breast cancer surgery and radiation, your lymphatic system may not function the way it did before.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized technique that can help support lymphatic flow and may be used as part of care for post-surgical swelling, early lymphatic changes, and lymphedema management.

2️⃣ Who performs it matters.
After breast cancer treatment, your lymphatic system may work differently because of surgery, lymph node removal, or radiation.

That’s why it’s important to work with a professional who has specialized training in lymphedema, not just someone who offers lymphatic massage as a wellness or spa service.

A Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) has advanced training in the lymphatic system and understands how breast cancer treatment can alter lymphatic pathways, allowing them to determine the safest and most appropriate approach for you.

What other questions do you have about manual lymphatic drainage?

08/12/2026

We can’t wait to welcome Melissa back to the clinic! 💜

Melissa’s schedule is officially open!

If you’ve been waiting to see Melissa, hoping to continue your care, or ready to get back on her schedule, now is the perfect time to book your appointment.

Reach out using the link in our bio!

08/04/2026

07/15/2026

One possible cause of pain with s*x is …

A vaginal fissure: a small tear in the delicate tissue around the vaginal opening.

Vaginal fissures can cause burning, stinging, or sharp pain during or after s*x, and may be related to dryness, hormonal changes, irritation, certain skin conditions, or increased tension in the pelvic floor muscles.

In this video, one of our pelvic floor PTs explains what vaginal fissures are, why they may occur, and why it is important not to ignore ongoing pain.

Pain with s*x is not something you should have to push through.

A pelvic floor physical therapist can help identify factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and guide you toward the right treatment and support.