Meet Relaxin: Why Pregnancy Changes Your Body So Much

In this episode of The POPPED Podcast Dr. Emily Muery explores relaxin — a powerful hormone that quietly shapes the pregnant and postpartum body. This conversation breaks down what relaxin actually does, when it rises throughout pregnancy, and why it plays such a critical role in pelvic adaptation, birth preparation, and recovery. Dr. Emily explains why relaxin doesn’t end at delivery, how it remains present during breastfeeding, and what this means for joint stability, pelvic floor healing, and the “wobbly” sensations many moms experience. From increased peeing and joint looseness to emotional sensitivity and lingering postpartum changes, this episode connects common symptoms to real physiology. The goal is simple: to help moms understand what their body is doing, why it makes sense, and how to work with these changes instead of fearing them. #Pregnancyhormones #relaxin #pregnancycare #prenatalchiro #prenatalchiropractor #prenatalpodcast #postpartum #relaxineffects