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I have experienced a stage 2 rectocele that I lived with for 9 years. I tried everything to manage it but, in the end, chose surgery because my quality of life was suffering.
I had a very successful outcome and I know that a big reason for that...
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Walking after prolapse surgery helps with physical recovery. It will reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
When can you start walking?
Walking after prolapse surgery is the exercise of choice for most women.
While you are still in the...
Despite what the media will tell you, light bladder leakage is NOT ‘just part of being a woman.’
Incontinence, chronic back pain, and organ prolapse are common challenges for women, but they are not something you need to live with or accept as normal. So, if you are not sitting on the...
Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be challenging if you are suffering from back and tailbone pain. While approximately 70% of women experience low-back pain at some point in their lives, 50-80% report back pain during pregnancy. For nearly 10% of them, the...
As most of you know, I had surgery for my rectocele prolapse in December. I had a great experience, positive outcome and am feeling very happy with my decision.
I went through the process very informed, knowing what to ask, how to prepare, recover and return to activities of daily...
During childbirth, your pelvic floor muscles will be extensively stretched, and it is common to experience tearing. With proper preparation, the likelihood of tearing can be reduced, which can also play a role in preserving the optimal function of this very important group of muscles. Weakened...
How to Use the EPI-NO
The EPI-NO is made up of a silicone balloon that is attached to a pump with a gauge. On the gauge is a needle that registers movement. When you contract, the needle moves up, and when you relax, the needle returns to the starting position.
Insert the deflated balloon into...
We have a complete set of pelvic floor exercise certification courses to help health, fitness, and pregnancy professionals. These courses will train women safely and effectively to develop more strength & confidence with their pelvic floor.
Online Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist...
My name is Kim Vopni, and I am known as the Vagina Coach. Kegels are a huge part of what I preach. My most recent book, Your Pelvic Floor, launched in March and covers A LOT about kegels and pelvic floor exercises.
In short, a Kegel is a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles...
A bruised coccyx or tailbone can be painful and can happen for many reasons, from an injury like a fall to our posture while we are sitting or standing. The medical term for a sore tailbone is coccydynia.
In a previous blog on tailbone pain exercises, we discussed the Wide Leg Child Pose, Side...
