A podcast that redefines what it means to be informed in your pregnancy and birth.
This can seem like you are on an overwhelming journey. Breathe. Always come back to the breath. And read on. We are here to help.
[1.16] Winnie introduces herself to the listeners.
[2.23] Winnie explains what a pelvic floor physio is and what the difference between a normal physio, a women’s health physio and a pelvic floor physio is.
[4.27] Winnie describes some of the reasons why women would see a pelvic floor physio in pre-pregnancy.
[5.24] Winnie talks about painful sex and pelvic pain.
[8.40] Winnie talks about the effects of having a hypertonic pelvic floor.
[12.15] Brigid and Winnie talk about chronic pain symptoms.
[14.03] Winnie talks about what happens in an initial appointment with a pelvic floor physio.
[18.21] Winnie talks about how she approaches patients with past psychological trauma.
[20.56] Winnie explains how constipation can affect someone’s pelvic floor.
[21.54] Winnie talks about proactive things that women can do for their pelvic floor in pre-pregnancy.
[24.10] Winnie explains the special considerations that need to be considered for women who have already had a pregnancy and are seeing a pelvic floor physio because they want to be pregnant again.
[25.04] Winnie talks about some of the myths around pelvic floor and pelvic floor exercises.
[27.50] Winnie talks about what the O-Nut is and why it may be used.
[28.59] Brigid and Winnie talk about where you can find Winnie and Papaya Clinic.
We work and live on Wadawarrung land. We acknowledge the Elders, past present and emerging. We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
We have 15+ years of running a busy obstetric practice, helping more than 4000 babies to enter this big beautiful world. We live and breathe babies and we are here to help you become MAMA.