Saskatoon Pessary Clinic

10/01/2021

Ladies! My friend and colleague is putting on a great mini-series about all things POP-related- check it out below!

Hello friends!
I have been working hard on something extra special, just for you. And it’s finally ready to share!

I am very excited to announce that I’ll be hosting a FREE MINI SERIES here at Mind Your POP!

When it comes to managing a diagnosis of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, there is a growing amount of information out there to help us make sense of and manage the physiology of POP.
AND yet this information can be very conflicting and confusing.
I often hear from womxn navigating this diagnosis that what they are missing are different ways to make sense of the conflicting the messages they are getting and strategies to manage the fear, grief, frustration, anger, worry, and hypervigilance that can come hand in hand with this diagnosis.

These common emotional experiences and mindset challenges can make it difficult to get back to living life.

Join us for 5 days of POP Perspectives where I will share some alternative ways of thinking about and managing POP designed to help you get back to living your life.

What you’ll get:
✓5 days of live video mini-classes where I will help you make sense of and manage your "POP Alarm"
✓ My top strategies for calming the POP Alarm
✓ A free workbook designed to guide you towards clarity in your POP recovery goals ✓ Support, encouragement and knowledge from me, Lara and your peers that get it!

Join us online October 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th, live at 12:00 PM EST (replays will be available if you can't join us live!).
I would be thrilled to support you!
Sign-up using the link below or leave a comment with any questions!
https://buff.ly/3ChQcry

07/23/2021

Check out this interview between Cara from Saskatoon Pessary Clinic and Ibbie from the Mama's Physio on all things pessary!

June is Prolapse awareness month and in this VIDEO interview, we meet Cara McDougall who is an experienced

05/30/2021

Have you been given a grade of prolapse but aren't sure what it means? These illustrations show the level of descent of the organs for each grade (grades 0-4).

05/30/2021

Interesting article investigating anatomical differences in women with and without prolapse.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5347042/...

Provide an evidence-based review of pelvic floor functional anatomy related to pelvic organ prolapse.Pelvic organ support depends on interactions between the levator ani muscle and pelvic connective tissues. Muscle failure exposes the vaginal wall a pressure ...

05/30/2021

A diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse can be scary and discouraging. This is an excellent read about how to cope with a diagnosis and minimize fear around prolapse.

https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au/cope-with-your.../...

Knowing how to cope with pelvic prolapse is challenging with poor emotional support. Learn what your partner thinks, possible outcomes and feel good again.

05/30/2021

Great illustration to help visualize the different kinds of prolapse.

05/30/2021

Find yourself struggling to insert or remove your pessary? Below are video illustrations for 3 of the most common pessaries.

Ring:
https://www.coopersurgical.com/product.../milex-ring-pessary

Gellhorn:
https://www.coopersurgical.com/pro.../milex-gellhorn-pessary

Cube:
https://www.coopersurgical.com/product.../milex-cube-pessary

Watch our video for Milex Cube Pessary. Our extensive surgical reference library includes over 80 videos.

05/30/2021

Good overview on different types of pessaries available on today's market.

Description of different types of pessaries and their uses

05/30/2021

While a pessary is considered a low risk treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse, it is important to follow the recommended guidelines for safe use. Sue Croft does an excellent job of reminding us about risk factors and when to seek medical attention.

05/30/2021

It's important to remain active even after a diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse. If you love to swim, read this great article by Julie Wiebe for tips on how to manage intra-abdominal pressure, so you can continue to do what you love symptom-free!

Q: Do you have any suggestions for swimming with pelvic organ prolapse A: I love swimming for my female athletesas they work to recover from prolapse

05/30/2021

If you are looking for an evidence-based exercise regime specific for women with POP, check this out!

https://pop-s-school.thinkific.com/...

Hi! We're the creators of POPUp: An Uplifting Guide! Haley is a strength coach, a perinatal exercise expert, fitness presenter, and mom with POP. Annemarie is a pelvic floor physical therapist with advanced training in issues concerning women's health. Together, we recognized a massive gap in the wa...

05/30/2021

What if pessary insertion is too painful? There may be a few preliminary steps needed before pessary use is an option for you. Read our latest blog to learn more.

https://torontopessaryclinic.com/using-accommodators.../