nidhi
Nidhi lives in Mamaroneck with her husband Chandan and their baby Ishaan. She is a Women’s Health Physical Therapist and specializes in working with women during pregnancy, after childbirth, and the years beyond. She understands (through clinical and personal experience) how hard pregnancy and motherhood can be on a woman’s body. Her passion is to empower women to prevent problems before they happen, know when (and how) to get the care, and always feel at home in their bodies. Nidhi practices locally in Mamaroneck NY and in Midtown Manhattan. Along with helping women in her clinic, she also speaks at local libraries, childbirth education classes, and hospitals to debunk common myths and spread awareness about pelvic health. In her free time (which there isn’t a lot of), she loves exercising, hiking, learning ballet, and planning vacations. Connect with Nidhi through her Instagram page @pelvis.andbeyond (and learn everything about pelvic floor and pregnancy) or visit her clinic website to work with her at www.nidhisharmapt.com.
Mind Over Bladder
One of the most common complaints from new (and not so new) mamas in my clinic is bladder troubles. More than their baby, their bladder is often running their life. They think twice before...
A Letter to My Pregnant Self
Dear Pregnant Self,
I know you have prepared for this pregnancy. You’ve read all the books, taken classes, and asked all the questions. You’ve always been such a good student (read control freak). You want...
“Pee” Is for Postpartum – 3 Reasons Why Your Bladder Is Ruining Your Life
When my baby was one week old, a friend sent me a meme of a woman gifting another woman a goodie bag full of pantyliners. The text read: “Welcome to Motherhood: You Now Pee...
Color Me Happy!
I am a sucker for festivities, but one of my favorite holidays is the Indian festival of colors called “Holi.” Holi is one of the major festivals across the country and is significant...
The Forgotten New Mom – How America Is Failing Its Mothers
Generations of women have carried the burden of pregnancy and silently endured the trauma of childbirth. Books have been written about how much nature demands of a new mom when she nurtures another life....
The Pandemic Mom
It was two years ago, January 2020. We had just found out that I was pregnant. Barely 60 minutes after the lines turned pink on the pregnancy test, I sprung into action. I reached...
Demystifying Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is “hot” these days. It’s trendy! You’ve likely heard someone talking about it and how it’s going to change your life!
You’ve heard your doctor tell you that you need to “do...
Reviving Diwali – Culture, Traditions, and Nostalgia
Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights,” is the biggest Indian festival. It’s Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving all rolled into one 5-day long saga of amazing food, fireworks, family time, and fun. I...
My Love-Hate Relationship with Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most “natural” things that we as mammals do. But chances are if you ask any mom (especially a first-time one) if breastfeeding came naturally to her, you’re likely to...
Getting Frisky After Childbirth? 3 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful After Having a...
Women usually get the “all clear” for sexual activity at the 6-week postpartum visit. They are told that the area is healed, and they can return to pre-pregnancy levels of activity. Working with new...