Catherine Leavett Clinical Therapies

Catherine Leavett Clinical Therapies MSK Pain Specialist| Holistic Core Restore Coach| Pelvic, Core and Post-Surgery Rehab | Scar Specialist

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02/03/2026

Managing prolapse isn’t just about doing a few Kegels 👇

Here’s what you really need to know:

1️⃣Pelvic floor exercises alone are NOT enough.
2️⃣You need to be strong — your whole body, not just your pelvic floor
3️⃣Surgery isn’t the first (or only) option. And if you do have surgery, rehab + lifestyle management are KEY for long-term success.

We take a whole woman approach 💛

✨ Breathing
✨ Lifestyle & stress management
✨ Pressure management
✨ Constipation & bowel habits
✨ Better bladder habits
✨ Nutrition
✨ Pelvic floor strength
✨ Exercise including strength work.

Because prolapse care is about supporting your entire body — not just one muscle group.

Book 121 with me at www.catherineleavett.com

01/03/2026

Yesterday I had the absolute privilege of spending the day training with ✨

I learned so many powerful new strategies to better support and empower women on their healing journey. Feeling inspired, grateful, and even more passionate about the work we do 💛

It was also so great to meet the other coaches and connect over the amazing ways they’re supporting women. I loved learning from their experiences, sharing ideas, and growing together in how we can continue to make a real difference 💛✨

We also explored how the lymphatic system plays a powerful role in healing, and gained deeper insight into supporting women in midlife — helping them heal, rebuild, and strengthen their bodies with confidence 💛✨

01/03/2026

The standard method for closing the uterus after cesarean delivery, used for over 50 years, may be causing a host of long-term health issues for millions of women.

According to Dr. Emmanuel Bujold and Dr. Roberto Romero, leaders in obstetrics and gynecology, current closure practices—where sutures join the uterine lining with surrounding muscle—fail to restore the uterus’s natural structure, leading to serious complications.

Their exhaustive review reveals the risks: abnormal placenta attachment affects up to 6% of women, uterine rupture up to 3%, and premature births up to 28%. Many suffer pelvic pain (up to 35%), excessive bleeding (up to 33%), and endometriosis or adenomyosis (up to 43%). Such complications are linked directly to the scarring produced by the conventional closure method.

Bujold and Romero propose a nuanced technique: suturing tissues only of the same type, carefully reconstructing the muscle layer while leaving the uterine lining untouched for natural regeneration. Although this new method takes 5–8 minutes—twice as long as the traditional approach—the additional blood loss is minimal and outweighed by better outcomes for future reproductive health.

With cesarean rates rising globally, especially in countries like Canada where 27% of births are by C-section, prioritizing meticulous uterine repair is a critical public health concern. This shift in surgical thinking may help millions experience safer subsequent pregnancies and better long-term well-being.

📄 RESEARCH PAPER

📌 Emmanuel Bujold et al, "Uterine closure after cesarean delivery: surgical principles, biological rationale, and clinical implications", American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2025)

24/02/2026

Busy day at Wildwood Clinic seeing lots of patients. ❤️

19/02/2026

Is it time to rethink resistance training in the first trimester? ✨⭐️

A retrospective survey of 359 high-load lifters during first trimester found:

🏋️‍♀️ Most continued Olympic lifts & core work in early pregnancy.
⬆️ Many maintained or increased loads vs pre-pregnancy
✅ Training was generally well tolerated

Despite fatigue & nausea, miscarriage rates were similar to the general population, with no clear signals of harm reported.

💭 Worth remembering: Miscarriage is commonly estimated at 10–20% of pregnancies (some sources say 1 in 5).

📉 Interestingly, pelvic floor symptoms decreased in this group — encouraging news.

In conclusion: In experienced lifters, continuing resistance training in early pregnancy appeared tolerable and wasn’t clearly linked to increased miscarriage risk.

12/02/2026

Elevated Heels & Your Pelvic Floor 👠

It’s not just high heels — any shoe with an elevated heel can change your body’s mechanics.

When your heel is raised (even slightly), your weight shifts forward and your pelvis often tucks subtly underneath you (posterior pelvic tilt). While this may feel normal, it influences how your muscles coordinate and manage pressure.

A tucked pelvis can:

• Reduce glute activation (your glutes become underused)
• Increase load on the lower back and hips
• Alter pressure management through the core & pelvic floor

Your glutes and pelvic floor work as a team. When the glutes aren’t contributing efficiently, the pelvic floor may need to compensate. Over time, this can contribute to:

• Increased downward pressure
• Feelings of heaviness or dragging
• Leakage or reduced bladder control
• Aggravation of prolapse symptoms (for some individuals)

Elevated heels aren’t inherently “bad” — but frequent or prolonged wear can place your body in a less-than-ideal alignment.

What can help?

✔ Strengthening your glutes
✔ Improving posture & alignment
✔ Supporting core and pelvic floor function
✔ Varying your footwear & movement patterns

If you’re experiencing leakage, heaviness, or pelvic floor symptoms, you don’t have to just put up with it.

✨Curious? Try this:
Next time you’re wearing elevated footwear, gently try to activate your pelvic floor?

Does it feel harder to engage? Less responsive? Different than when barefoot or in flat shoes? Let me know.

Work with me in 📍Horsham, West Sussex

11/02/2026

Releasing a C-section scar ✨
Not just about looks — it’s about function too.
Gentle scar release can help:
• Improve pelvic floor connection
• Restore core mobility
• Reduce tension that contributes to the “overhang” look
• Help your body move + feel better again
Your scar tells a powerful story. It also deserves care. 💛
Healing isn’t vanity — it’s functionality.

10/02/2026

C-section overhang isn’t about belly fat.
It’s often linked to deep core connection, coordination, scar tissue, and how we manage pressure.
Your body isn’t broken — it just needs the right support.
Book a Discovery call - link in bio - to find out of Pelvic Rehab can help you.
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Hello ladies, I am a qualified Pre and Post Natal massage therapist in the Horsham and West Sussex/Surrey area. I provide nurturing, supportive and relaxing massages for all Women through Pregnancy , Motherhood and Beyond.

I have received training in this area beyond the national standards for massage therapists. I understand how the female body changes during this period in our lives and I can address specific needs and concerns whilst placing you in a comfortable and safe position. Additionally, my training has provided me with the knowledge to understand Pregnancy and Post Natal related conditions; how to work around them and when it may not be appropriate for you to have a massage.

If you would like to book a massage, please get in touch.