your pelvic floor 101

the birthwell podcast

In this episode Nadia and Laura discuss what the heck your pelvic floor even is. Then they dive deeper into how to do a kegel, what other muscle groups to consider to train your pelvic floor, how your pelvic floor changes postpartum, how your pelvic floor is affected by your hormones.. and much more!

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This podcast is intended as educational content and does in no way constitute physiotherapy, health or medical advice. Please seek advice from your health care provider or doctor for your particular health care concerns, before changing your healthcare routine or relying on this information.

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1. welcome back to the birthwell podcast! (00:00:00)

2. what is the pelvic floor??? (00:01:25)

3. five functions of the pelvic floor (00:03:03)

4. how our hormones impact our pelvic floor (00:06:13)

5. postpartum & your pelvic floor (00:10:49)

6. common pelvic floor dysfunctions (00:13:47)

7. why you should get your pelvic floor checked (00:16:34)

8. other muscles that support the pelvic floor (00:18:43)

9. how to do a kegel (00:21:42)

10. wrap up! (00:28:48)