In our 99th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with physios, Jenna and Sam all about prolapse, particularly postpartum prolapse:
- What is prolapse?
- How do you know if you have a prolapse?
- The difference between incontinence and prolapse
- Are you using different muscles when holding in your bladder versus doing pelvic floor exercises?
- What are the different grades of prolapse?
- Should all postpartum women be checked for prolapse?
- Will you forever have to manage a prolapse?
- What is the importance of doing pelvic floor exercises and should you do them whilst you’re pregnant?
- Is there anything else we can do other than pelvic floor exercises to try and decrease the risk of developing a prolapse?
- What are pessaries?
- Are prolapses more common in women carrying twins and triplets?
- Can symptoms of prolapse happen after your 6-week check?
- How do women know if they need to be operated on?
- Does hyperemesis increase your risk of prolapse?
- Can menstrual cups lead to prolapse?
- And MORE!!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
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