C-section Scar Massage
When?
◽️There isn't a magical date that will mean that you feel comfortable touching it or a light that will go off that tells you that today is the day.
◽️BUT there are things you can do from the get-go that are gentle and allow you to progress gradually.
My Advice
◽️Make an appointment with a pelvic health physio that you know, like, and trust in pregnancy so you feel comfortable reaching out with your questions postpartum.
I offer online and in person appointments -- access my books through the link in my bio!
Not sure which to book? Feel free to DM me!
More questions on c-sections? Check on episodes 65 and 61 of the Pelvic Floor Project Podcast, linked in my bio.
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🔊Episode # 47: Pain with Intercourse: Looking Beyond the Pelvic Floor Muscles 🔊
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto, registered Psychologist and Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as PHD student, Natalie Brown, who is currently conducting research related to treatment of vaginismus to discuss:
▫️The relationship between our emotional brain and physical body
▫️The pelvic floor’s involvement when vaginal penetration is painful
▫️Common themes I observe with my clients when it comes to discomfort and lack of enjoyment with intercourse
▫️The role that context including culture, spirituality, beliefs, history, and stress play in vulvovaginal pain
▫️Messages and advice women are commonly given
▫️The role of medications and hormones
▫️Pelvic health physiotherapy approaches
▫️Dr. Brotto’s research on mindfulness-based interventions for women with sexual dysfunction and those who experience chronic genital pain
▫️Current research being conducted using erotica as a form of treatment for vaginismus
Tune in to hear how these women in leadership are paving the way for better transparency into women's health. Check it out through my link in bio.
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🔊 Episode # 46 - Bladder Leaks With Cough, Sneeze, or Physical Activity
In this episode, I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist, Adrienne Sim @adriennesimphysio @fullcirclephysiotherapy to discuss:
➡️ What is stress incontinence and why does it happen
➡️ Common beliefs and myths surrounding stress incontinence
➡️ Some ways that women are currently managing stress incontinence
➡️ What the evidence-based guidelines suggest for management
➡️ The strong evidence to support pelvic health physiotherapy
➡️ What you can expect when you see a pelvic health physiotherapist
➡️ Options when physiotherapy isn’t enough
If you have ever suffered from bladder leaks then this episode is a must-listen! Check it out below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/10465669-46-bladder-leaks-with-cough-sneeze-or-physical-activity
🔊 Episode # 44: Pushing And The Pelvic Floor During Vaginal Birth 🔊
In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist Anita Lambert of @holistichealthphysio to discuss:
🔹How pelvic health physiotherapists can play a role in helping women prepare for birth
🔹The anatomy of birth
🔹Is there a right and wrong way to push?
🔹How do birth positions play a role?
🔹Different ways you may be coached to push
🔹Ways to feel prepared and empowered
🔹What the research says
🔹How to bring this topic up with your care provider
Check out this week's episode in the link below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/10383593-44-pushing-and-the-pelvic-floor-during-vaginal-birth
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🔊 Episode # 43: When Do We Need To Start Thinking About Menopause? 🔊
In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist, Michelle Lyons @michellelyons_muliebrity to discuss:
✒️ The link between pelvic health physiotherapy and menopause
✒️ Meaning of the terms perimenopause and menopause
✒️ Role of estrogen and progesterone in the body
✒️ How the various body systems (brain, digestive, heart, bladder, vagina, bones, muscles, tendons, etc) may respond to hormone changes
✒️ The importance of our monthly cycle
✒️ Hormone changes postpartum
✒️ The lack of awareness around menopause
✒️ Why women experience menopause differently
To listen to this episode check out the link below, and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/10310666-43-when-do-we-need-to-start-thinking-about-menopause
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#menopause #perimenopause #hormonechanges #vaginalchanges #menopausequestions #menopauseanswers
Episode # 42: When Postpartum Running Doesn’t Go As Planned
In this episode, I sit down with Celia Peters @celia_peters, runner, and mom. Celia shares her struggles with postpartum recovery despite doing everything she could to prevent issues. She brings an honest and refreshing perspective while inspiring others to become experts in their own bodies.
🔵 Celia’s goal to be proactive and prevent postpartum issues
🔵 What things she did do to prepare during pregnancy and for birth
🔵 Things that stand out with the early postpartum period
🔵“Comparison is the thief of joy”
🔵 Harmful messages Celia had heard and how she has learned to change her mindset
🔵 Where she is now
🔵 Her message to other postpartum moms
Listen to this episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/10253958-42-when-postpartum-running-doesn-t-go-as-planned
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#postpartumrunning #postpartumexercise #newmom #newmommy #runningwithbaby #exercisepostpartum #postpartumrecovery #postpartumlife #postpartumcare #postpartumworkout
🎉 20,000 downloads!
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🎉 41 episodes have been released
🎉 I am loving the experience
🎉 So many amazing guests
Thank you all for the wonderful reviews you have left
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🔊 Episode # 41: Navigating Endometriosis 🔊
In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Jill Mueller @endotogether to discuss:
➡️ An explanation of endometriosis
➡️ Common symptoms
➡️ How a diagnosis is made
➡️ Causes
➡️ Treatment options
➡️ How pelvic health physiotherapy can help
➡️ Resources to help you advocate for yourself
Check out this link to listen to Episode 41 toda https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/10253345-41-navigating-endometriosis
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#endo #endometriosis #endowarrior #endosisters #treatment #pelvichealth #endobelly #endowarriors #endostrong #endoawareness
🔊Episode #40: Preparing The Mind For Birth 🔊
In this episode, I sit down with Elise Ruel @eliserueldoulaservices full-spectrum doula, breastfeeding educator, and childbirth educator to discuss:
🔹 What does it mean to prepare for birth?
🔹 Birth as a natural process that cannot be “controlled” but rather “helped”
🔹 Ways that cultural differences and beliefs play a role in birth preparation
🔹 The benefits of thinking through your wishes, fears, and preferences
🔹 The benefits of being surrounded by a supportive birth team
🔹 How to prepare the nervous system and mindset
🔹 How doulas and pelvic health physiotherapists can support you as you prepare for birth
To listen to this episode, check out the link below, and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/9941293-40-preparing-the-mind-for-birth
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#birthprep #labourprep #laborprep #newmommy #newmom #pregnancy #pregnantmom #getreadyforbaby #mindovermatter #birthplan
Episode # 39: Moxibustion For Turning A Breech Baby
In this episode, I sit down with Naturopath Dr. Susan Frame @dr.susanframe from @altaviehealth to discuss:
🔵 What is moxibustion?
🔵 How does it work?
🔵 What does the research say?
🔵 How it can be used as a tool to turn a breech baby
🔵 How many sessions are required?
🔵 What does this look like for clients?
🔵 When should women be referred in their pregnancy?
To learn more about Moxibustion check out the link below aand listen to episode #39.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/9859564-39-moxibustion-for-turning-a-breech-baby
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#breechbaby #turningbaby #headdown #birthprep #labourprep #moxibusition #turnbabynaturally #breech #pregnancy #pregnantmom
