The Launceston Pelvic Clinic

26/04/2023

Are you experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms & looking for a way to stay motivated with your pelvic floor exercises and general exercise?

Check out our drop-in pelvic floor exercises starting in June.

These classes are ideal for women experiencing pelvic floor symptoms (incontinence, urgency, prolapse etc.).

These classes will involve:
- Tailored pelvic floor and core exercises
&
Discussions around the following topics:
- Taking care of your body & pelvic floor with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms
- Understanding & practicing how to safely exercise with these symptoms
- Considerations of postures & lifting techniques
- Special requested topics
- Useful resources

If you're interested & you haven’t been to the Launceston Pelvic Clinic before, call our Front Office at 03 6344 9799 to book in an initial review to attend our pelvic floor classes.

If you have been to our clinic before, call our Front Office to book into these classes during opening hours. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

22/04/2023

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be offering a 6-week pregnancy & birth prep program starting mid-May.
This program is ideal for women in their first or second trimester.

These classes will involve:
- Tailored pelvic floor & core exercises
&
Discussions around the following topics:
- Overall pelvic floor education & how to take good care of it
- Pelvic floor considerations during pregnancy
- Exercise recommendations for pregnancy
- Core considerations and strengthening for pregnancy
- Preparing your pelvic floor & body for birth in the third trimester
- How to take care of your pelvic floor, core & body during the Postpartum Phase
- Special requested topics
- Useful resources for pelvic floor health

Cost: $180 which is claimable at the end of the 6-week period with your health fund. If you are with Bupa or Medibank private it will be slightly less as we are preferred providers with those funds.

Contact our clinic during opening hours to book your spot!

12/04/2023

Coming soon! We’re excited to be offering pelvic floor classes again at the Launceston Pelvic Clinic!

Our aim is to target pelvic floor education and exercises at the life stage you’re at. This will involve tailored pelvic floor and pelvic-floor friendly exercises for your specific needs. By engaging in a regular class, you’ll also be learning essential tips to continue to take good care of your pelvic health. You’ll also have an opportunity to get your questions answered & engage with women in similar situations to you.

Who are these classes suited to?
- Pregnancy & birth prep
- Postpartum
- Pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms at any life stage (incontinence, prolapse, urgency)

Register your interest by sending us a message on Instagram, Facebook or contacting our clinic.
Let us know:
- Name
- Email address
- Reason for interest (pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor symptoms etc.)

More to come! We look forward to hearing from you ✨

16/03/2023

Did you know that postnatal s*xual desire is often lower for women due to a lot of hormonal changes occurring during this time?

Swipe across to find out what to expect & ways to make it more comfortable and enjoyable during this time. 👉

Also know that it’s okay and normal to engage in other ways of achieving physical intimacy until you feel comfortable again. ✨

Let’s normalize these conversations and prioritize being open and honest with our partners and friends during this time. 🫶

08/03/2023

No better message could you give today on International Women's Day 2023.

06/03/2023

‘7 Practical Ways to Take Care of Your Pelvic Floor’ in pregnancy & postpartum 🌸

We know pregnancy & birth weakens the pelvic floor but there are many ways you can take care of your pelvic floor that will greatly reduce your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction.💪

Swipe across to make sure you are doing all the right things during this time 👉

We’ve even added a bonus tip #7!

Our next post will cover: ‘Returning to S*x in the Postpartum Period’.

04/03/2023

Friday's fact is all about breastfeeding and nutrition...still worth a read even though it's Saturday 🥰

🤍Factual Friday🤍

Today's fact is bought to you by TasWomen Midwife - Zoe (special mention to Dr Izzy Smith, Endocrinologist for this one)

DID YOU KNOW?

Breastfeeding requires more calories and nutrients than pregnancy’

Often we hear about ‘eating for two’ in pregnancy but then, thanks to diet culture, expect women to bounce back to their regular weight after baby is born.

In reality, exclusive breastfeeding (when all food for baby is from breastmilk) uses more energy than pregnancy as, likewise to pregnancy, the mother is still supplying all of the calories and nutrients for the baby to grow, build bones etc - but the baby is much bigger than it was in pregnancy.
This means generally that extra energy/food intake is required compared to pregnancy. In general, breastfeeding uses around 400-500 calories per day and then 500-700 as the baby gets bigger.
As well as requiring extra energy, extra nutrients are also required as baby gets bigger.

Calcium is a good example. Bones are made from 85% calcium and the baby is growing its skeleton purely from the nutrients it gets from breastmilk. This means, unless Mum is getting bough calcium (1300mg/day recommended) it will take calcium from the mothers bones to ensure Baby is getting enough.

If, during exclusive breastfeeding the mother tries to cut energy too much, breastmilk production can also decrease.
Decreasing food intake will also impact nutrient intake and iodine, B12 and calcium are all especially important for baby.
Iron is worth a mention too, whilst not expressed in breastmilk, is often low in the mother post birth and another important nutrient in the postnatal diet.

SO! The take-home message is breastfeeding uses more energy than pregnancy and is definitely not the time to decrease energy consumption in the effort to lose weight gained from pregnancy. Low energy diets during this time can have a negative effect on the mothers health and breastmilk supply.

And let’s not forget the energy, protein and nutrients a mother needs to HEAL from a 9 month pregnancy and birth, sleep deprivation and adjusting to being a mum!

27/02/2023

Kicking off our theme of the month “Pregnancy & Postpartum” with “Pelvic Floor Considerations During Pregnancy & Postpartum”.

The team at the are excited to share that we’ll be regularly posting information on popular and important pelvic floor topics that we feel should be shared with the community.

Follow along to continue learning more about your pelvic floor and how to take care of it, regardless of your age or gender.

27/02/2023

Why is it so important to take care of our pelvic floor? Check out our latest post

27/02/2023

For the next month we are excited to be sharing information on pregnancy and the post partum period. A time of change and learning ❤

29/01/2023

We are closed today for a training and planning day
to ensure we continue to offer great services to you all.

09/01/2023

22/12/2022

Wishing our clients a Christmas full of love, smiles and joy.
Thank you for your support throughout 2022.
We are back on 9th January.

22/12/2022

Did you know Australia has a fabulous collaborative website group for pelvic pain and endometriosis called EndoZone.

EndoZone was created to provide a single centre resource on symptoms, diagnosis, research, understanding pain, options for treatment, preparing for and recovering from surgery, and accessing a chronic disease plan from your GP.

The website has lots of free resources and links the current best practice evidence on management. I encourage you all to spend time checking out www.endozone.com.au

20/12/2022

Not wanting or enjoying s*x has shown to be as high as 83 per cent of women at two to three months postpartum, and 38 per cent at six months.

13/12/2022

Exercise is vital for women across all stages of life.⁠
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Not only is being active important for your physical and mental health, but it can also play a crucial role when dealing with various women’s health conditions.⁠
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Whether you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, are pre- or post-partum, are going through menopause, or living with a condition like endometriosis or PCOS, exercise can help.⁠

https://exerciseright.com.au/womens-health/
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09/12/2022

It's Useful Giftshop time!
Come in and buy a small gift to support Tearfund's work both here in Australia and overseas.

Gifts start from $5.

Our staff got chickens and vegie gardens last year as part of their Christmas gifts. Maybe Santa will bring them a toilet this year!