To PT or not to PT? A little unsolicited advice.

I couldn't think of a better title; let's blame it on fatigue, shall we? I've been a fervent supporter of chiropractic care at various points in my pregnancies and I certainly don't regret that care now. Nevertheless, I have been seeing a fabulous physical therapist once a week for the past six weeks and whenever I leave her office my shoulders and neck actually feel normal. This is huge, given that I am carrying a baby and hoisting a toddler throughout the day. I think I will be sticking with PT (and perhaps an occasional massage-- I can dream!) for the time being.

I would highly recommend massage to every nursing mother. Make it a priority. Side-lying nursing is a sanity-saver in the middle of the night, but assuming this position almost every night for over two years has wreaked havoc on my shoulder and neck. I wish it had occurred to me to try out PT when Evelyn was a baby. Though the sessions are an hour long, much longer than the fifteen minute chiropractic adjustments, I've found that babies are usually welcome and the relief is worth the hassle!