EP 7: Pelvic Floor - What you're not being told

13/01/2023 1h 4min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

In todays episode we are talking about pelvic floor dysfunction sharing the evidence and our own experiences and lessons:

What is the pelvic floor and how to know if you have a dysfunction. 
Types of dysfunction. 
We explain the different levels of tearing that can happen after giving birth and what that means for a mums recovery. 
We get passionate about the man behind episiotomies and forceps and explain his reasons behind these interventions. 
Mags and Lara go into detail about their experiences of pelvic floor checks after their severe tears and what you should look out for when it comes to a good and bad check. 
We understand what impacts the pelvic floor. 
What can be done to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction. 
We talk about prolapses and what they are. 
And we end on ways you can improve your pelvic floor dysfunction and be stronger than before babies, just like we did.  For questions or comments, please email us at [email protected] - we would LOVE to hear from you xx

Useful links: 
The Vagina Coach - https://instagram.com/vaginacoach
Birth Trauma - https://www.birthtrauma.org.au/
Lauren O'Hayon - www.instagram.com/thelaurenohayon
Evidence on birth research and podcast - https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ Episode 206 talks about Dr Joseph DeLee and episiotomies and forceps
Petition for getting pelvic floor checks provided through medicare to all postpartum mums - https://www.change.org/p/pelvic-health-physiotherapists-to-support-birthing-women


***Disclaimer: this podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute as health advice and does not take the place of consulting with your health practitioner. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of ‘Real Talk for Mums’. We encourage the listeners to use their critical judgement and use due diligence when interpreting the information and topics discussed in this podcast.

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