Ep. 29 Balancing Your Health with Insights from a Pelvic Floor PT

In this episode of Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions, host Irene Gouge welcomes Dr. Rachel, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, particularly for women during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Rachel shares her personal journey with pelvic floor dysfunction and offers expert advice on recognizing symptoms, preventing issues, and addressing common dysfunctions like urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. She emphasizes the significance of early intervention and coordination exercises to help women maintain a healthy pelvic floor.

Learn why Kegels aren’t always the solution, how coordination deficits can lead to pelvic floor issues, and practical steps you can take to prevent or treat these conditions. Whether you're a new mom or just curious about pelvic health, this episode provides actionable insights for improving your well-being.

Tune in to learn how pelvic floor health can impact your sleep, energy, and overall quality of life.

Key Loving Lessons Learned in this episode:

🟣Early prevention of pelvic floor issues can prevent severe symptoms during and after pregnancy.

🟣 Coordination, not just strength, is crucial for pelvic floor health.

🟣 Kegels are not a one-size-fits-all solution and can sometimes worsen symptoms.

🟣 Pelvic floor dysfunction can be addressed years after giving birth, and it's never too late to seek help.

🟣 Pain, leaking, and a feeling of heaviness are common red flags signaling the need for pelvic floor therapy.

Resources mentioned to help you keep learning & growing:

⭐ Learn more about Dr.Rachel with Durham Pelvic

⭐️ Pelvic Floor 101 Exercise Handout

⭐Blog Post- Balancing Your Health with Insights From  Pelvic Floor PT

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