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One topic that I think isn’t talked about enough among expectant and new moms (or people in general) is pelvic floor health. In my opinion, pelvic floor health should be viewed as a form of self-care and part of how we care about our overall health. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met who weren’t quite sure what their pelvic floor is, what it does, how it affects them, and that everyone has one. And when a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth to her baby, these are the times when she may struggle with her pelvic floor and wish she’d known more about her changing body and had support.
Whether you had a vaginal birth or a c-section, your body has done some hard and amazing work. Our guest today, Liz Miracle, knows all about it, having supported hundreds of women as a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Today she shares her tips on how to best care for our bodies after birth, including our pelvic floor.
Who is Liz Miracle?
Liz Miracle, PT, MPT, WCS is the Director of Clinical Quality and Education at Origin, the leader in pregnancy, menopause, and sexual health physical therapy, with deep expertise in pelvic floor and whole body physical therapy. A native Texan and graduate of Texas Woman’s University School of Physical Therapy, Liz began practicing pelvic floor physical therapy in 2006 and has since received her clinical specialization in women’s health from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. After running her own practice for a decade, she was excited to join Origin Physical Therapy, where she works to implement the highest standards of evidence-based care and educate the next generation of pelvic floor therapists. When she’s not looking for innovative ways to help her patients, she is at home hiking in the hills of San Francisco’s North Bay with her husband and daughter.
What did we discuss?
In this episode, we talk to Liz about the pelvic floor and how to best care for your body after giving birth. Here are some of the questions we covered in our conversation:
- What are the most common pelvic problems in women?
- What are some common misconceptions about pelvic health?
- What should women know about postpartum recovery and pelvic floor health?
- What signs indicate that a woman might benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy after childbirth?
- Can you talk about the gap in obstetric care when it comes to women taking care of their own bodies during pregnancy and after birth? How can we close this gap?
- What are the most important things all women should know about caring for their bodies after giving birth?
- What other aspects of aftercare, besides physiotherapy, are important for overall recovery and well-being?
- What advice would you give to new mothers who are feeling overwhelmed or unsure about their path to postpartum recovery?
My thoughts
Liz came with some powerful Information and amazing data. I was shocked! I thought I knew a lot about the pelvic floor and how physical therapy can help, but I left that conversation with new details that I think more women should know. Tune in to learn how to take better care of yourself after giving birth!
Liz Miracles Resources
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