Why didn't they tell me about this?
AS
"I experienced a birth injury in July of 2019. Then, a few weeks postpartum I began experiencing symptoms of prolapse...heaviness in my vagina, feeling a bulge at my vaginal opening while showering, as well as having a couple fecal incontinence accidents. I felt as if my body was broken. I was cycling between emotions of deep sadness, anger, and shame. Why had no one told me about prolapse? Why, out of all the postpartum material I read, was this topic not addressed in detail? Why did my midwife not mention the statistics of this or what I could do to prevent it during our monthly visits? Thankfully, I found Marcy through her Instagram account and I felt a glimmer of hope. Even just two sessions with her made a world of difference. She gave me specific actions and exercises I could do to improve my symptoms, but most importantly she listened to my story. I felt heard and understood. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders and didn't feel so alone. No matter what stage of life you are in, if you are experiencing symptoms that feel like a hindrance to enjoying your life, you owe it to yourself to work with Marcy. If you don't have any symptoms but are pregnant/plan to be pregnant, please gift yourself the opportunity to work with Marcy. This is probably one of the best forms of self care you can give yourself as a mama-to-be. We spend so much time preparing everything for our little bundle of joy, but we can't forget to take some time for ourselves."
It was all the information I didn’t have the first time that would have saved me a lot of pain and pelvic floor issues the first time
GG
"I met Marcy 32 weeks into my second pregnancy. I developed pelvic floor issues after my first pregnancy and had been to 4 different pelvic floor PT’s before meeting Marcy. She was a life saver. In the 8 short weeks before the birth of number 2 we worked on pelvic floor and abdominal engagement. We went through different pushing positions and strategies best for my pelvic floor. We also did lots of perineal massage. It was all the information I didn’t have the first time that would have saved me a lot of pain and pelvic floor issues the first time (in my opinion). I went into my second labor and birth so confident that everything was going to be ok and it was! The birth was fast and smooth and the recovery was so different from my first birth. Marcy has a wealth of knowledge and I felt so supported and informed working with her"
I felt more prepared for birth with her help
CS
"Marcy taught me how to relax my pelvic floor, and the stretches to support that during pregnancy. I also saw her after birth both times to evaluate my pelvic floor and help me strengthen without doing harm. She taught me how to reduce the scarring of my c section and strengthen my abs without putting pressure on my pelvic floor. She is so knowledgeable, but also sincere in her delivery. She absolutely wants and can help. I felt more prepared for birth with her help, and the second time reassured that I would have her as an ally"
With less fear and a better understanding of my body, my second delivery went smoothly and my recovery was much faster.
DR
"Marcy helped my prepare for my second delivery, after a birth injury and a long recovery following my first. She helped me prepare physically and mentally. She helped me understand what pushing actually was, and this removed a lot of fear and anxiety leading up to the birth of my second baby. With less fear and a better understanding of my body, my second delivery went smoothly and my recovery was much faster.
I’m so glad I prepared for my second delivery with Marcy!"