Welcome to the blog!
Hi! I’m Dr. Jackie Roelofs, a pelvic floor physical therapist, fertility coach, and mom of 2 changing the game for your motherhood journey from preconception all the way to postpartum.
My passion is helping women understand their bodies, heal chronic pain and dysfunction, and move joyfully through every stage of motherhood and womanhood.
I created this blog to provide resources and clarity for women who find themselves panic-google at 3am, frustrated in their physical challenges, and disillusioned that “no one told me about ___!”
I’ve got you, friend!
Browse the blog for tons of support, information, and concrete tools to guide you through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond!
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My 54-hour labor and home birth story: Part 1
On November 21, 2022, I gave birth to a 9-lb, posterior-positioned baby boy after 54 hours in labor, including 3 hours of pushing. This is my unplanned home birth story.
How to Prevent Constipation Around The Holidays: A Pelvic Floor Perspective
Read a pelvic floor physical therapist’s top 6 recommendations for how to prevent constipation around the holidays.
Want to Get Pregnant? How to Know When You’re Ovulating
Want to get pregnant? Learn more about how to know when you’re ovulating so you can optimize your chances of getting pregnant in this blog post.
Fun and Functional Fitness for New Moms: Creative Ways to Exercise with Your Baby
Discover simple and effective postpartum workouts designed for new moms. These at-home routines let you bond with your baby while rebuilding strength, supporting your pelvic floor, and restoring core health. Get the full workout plan at drjackiejoy.com.
Ovulation, Demystified (PART 2): How to Take Basal Body Temperature to Track Ovulation
Learn how to take basal body temperature to identify if and when you ovulated so you can track fertility and enhance your chances of conception.
Ovulation, demystified: Natural Ways to Track Your Fertility Window and Enhance Your Chances of Conception (PART 1)
Whether you want a baby now OR later, learning how to tell when you ovulate will improve your chances of getting pregnant when you want to, help you have better periods, and optimize your overall health. Read more to learn natural ways to track your fertility window!
SPD in Pregnancy: 3 of The Best Exercises to Help
Read about Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, also known as SPD in pregnancy and simple exercises to help SPD symptoms from a pelvic floor physical therapist.
3 Ways to Naturally Increase Female Fertility NOW (even if you don’t want a baby just yet)
Thinking about your future fertility but not ready for a baby just yet? These 3 simple, natural strategies can support your reproductive health now and make trying to conceive easier when the time is right. Learn how to care for your body through small daily habits related to diet, lifestyle, and mindset. For more fertility resources visit drjackiejoy.com.
5 Common Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & How PT can Help
Are you struggling with any of these common signs of pelvic floor dysfunction? Read about how pelvic floor physical therapy can help!