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Feel Like Yourself Again

After Birth

You expected recovery to take some time. What you did not expect was still feeling off months later, with no real explanation. Your core does not engage the way it used to. Sitting for too long makes things ache. You avoid certain movements without even thinking about it anymore. At Modern Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we help you figure out what is still not right and actually do something about it.

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Common Postpartum Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

The six week visit comes and goes and most women leave with not much more than a you are good to go. But your body is still working through things and a lot of what lingers after birth has a reason behind it.

Diastasis Recti

A gap, ridge, or softness down the center of your stomach that shows up when you use your core. Crunches and sit-ups tend to make it worse, not better.

Painful Intimacy

It hurts in a way it did not before and most women just quietly adjust around it. That should not be the answer.

Leakage & Urgency

Leaking when you sneeze, lift something, or cut it close, getting to the bathroom. It is more common than people admit and more addressable than most people know.

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Feel Like Yourself Again

After Birth

You’ve taken care of your baby. Now it’s time to take care of you. We specialize in healing diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, and helping you return to exercise without fear.

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Common Postpartum Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

Postpartum recovery isn’t just about waiting 6 weeks. It’s about addressing the signals your body is sending.

Diastasis Recti

That “mummy tummy” or doming in your midline that doesn’t seem to go away with regular crunches.

Painful Intimacy

Pain during intercourse is common postpartum but should not be your new normal. We address the root cause.

Leakage & Urgency

Whether it’s jumping, laughing, or running to the bathroom—leaking shouldn’t hold you back.

How We Help You Recover

We do not hand you a protocol. We look at how your body is actually moving right now, how you breathe, how you load, and what your day looks like. That is what we build from.

Full Assessment

Diastasis, pelvic floor function, and scar tissue. We check all of it and tell you what we are seeing as we go.

Customized Rehab

Built around your body and your life. Not a standard timeline someone else decided on.

Return to Sport

A real build back to whatever you were doing before. We move at a pace that does not undo the progress you are making.

Postpartum Services That Support Real Recovery

C-Section Recovery

Tightness, pulling, or numbness around the scar has just become background noise. Most women do not know that direct work in that area is even an option. It is and it usually helps a lot.

Core Integration

Pregnancy pulls the deep core and pelvic floor apart as a working system. Getting them back on the same page takes the load off your back and hips during the stuff you do all day without thinking.

Body Mechanics

How you feed, how you pick things up, how you carry the baby through a parking lot. Small adjustments to the repetitive stuff make a bigger difference than most people expect.

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What Patients Say About Postpartum Care

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Sarah, 32

36 weeks pregnant

“I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to walk in my last trimester due to pelvic pain. Thanks to Modern Women, I’m still hiking!”

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Jessica, 29

Postpartum (4 months)

“The birth prep class was a game changer. I knew exactly how to breathe through contractions.”

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Mariah, 35

Second Pregnancy

“I had tearing with my first. This time, with pelvic floor therapy, I felt so much more in control and confident.”

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INSURANCE ACCEPTED

Insurance Made Simpler

We work with most major in-network providers. Call before you book and we can go over what your plan covers and what to expect at the first visit.

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AARP

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AZ Complete Health

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Aetna

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Banner

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Cigna

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Equality Health

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First Health

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Healthnet

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Humana

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Medicare

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Mercy Care

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Tricare / Tricare West

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United Healthcare

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Wellcare

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Hassle-free billing

WE HANDLE THE PAPERWORK FOR YOU

Meet the Provider Behind Your Pregnancy Care

“At Modern Women, we believe pregnancy shouldn’t be about enduring pain, but about empowering your body. We are not just a clinic – we are your partners in this incredible journey.”

MEET YOUR PROVIDER

Dr. Alanna Orlando DPT

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Medical Excellence Meets Human Kindness

Alanna is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a strong foundation in orthopedic care and advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation. She is passionate about creating a supportive, empowering environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their ability to improve function and quality of life.

“My goal is to empower you to regain function and confidence, so you can feel strong and live without limitations.”

In-network with insurance

Evidence-based care

Supportive, private environment

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MEET YOUR PROVIDER

Dr. Alanna Orlando DPT

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Alanna is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a strong foundation in orthopedic care and advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation. She is passionate about creating a supportive, empowering environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their ability to improve function and quality of life.

“My goal is to empower you to regain function and confidence, so you can feel strong and live without limitations.”

In-network with insurance

Evidence-based care

Supportive, private environment

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. WE HAVE ANSWERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I feel mostly fine but one specific thing keeps bothering me?

That is worth coming in for. One persistent thing is usually enough to work with and often connects to something bigger that has not surfaced yet.

I had a fourth-degree tear. Is that something you can help with?

Yes. Significant tearing changes how the pelvic floor heals and functions afterward. Tell us what happened when you call so we can set the first visit up in a way that makes sense.

What if my partner thinks I am overthinking it?

You are not. What you are feeling is real and it is worth getting looked at by someone who actually works with postpartum bodies every day.

I stopped breastfeeding recently and things feel different down there. Is that related?

It can be. Hormonal changes after weaning affect tissue in ways that can shift symptoms. Worth mentioning when you call, so we have the full picture.

What if I have been doing pelvic floor exercises on my own and not getting anywhere?

Come in. Doing the exercises is not always the issue. How they are being done and whether they are the right ones for your specific situation matter a lot more than most people realize.

Ready to Start Feeling Better After Birth?

Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Orlando today.

(480) 306-6627

South East Tucson, Arizona (Clinic Location)