In this episode we are speaking to an incredibly knowledgeable lady all about pelvic health and its importance. If you didnt know already, your pelvic floor is a layer of muscles joining your pelvic organs including your bladder, womb, bowel, and rectum, to your pelvis. Today we discuss issues from incontinence to postnatal tummy gaps, and injuries from the ... Show More
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The Postpartum Body: Healing, Hormones, and Hope with Dr. Maria Peñalver Gaspar & Ms. Jacqueline Hawker
<p>Today we’re joined by not one, but two powerhouse guests from Mediclinic Middle East for a vital conversation on something every mother deserves to understand better — her postpartum body.</p><p> </p><p>First, we have Dr. Maria Peñalver Gaspar, a Specialist Obstetrician and Gy ... Show More
38m 32s
Nov 18
Feeding the Family: Nutritional Needs for Mum & Toddler with Ms. Mona Joumaa
<p>Joining us today is Ms. Mona Joumaa, Lead Clinical Dietitian at Mediclinic Middle East and a passionate advocate for realistic, healthy family nutrition.</p><p> As mums, we’re often juggling picky eaters, postpartum cravings, and the constant question of “what’s for dinner?” M ... Show More
43m 2s
Nov 11
Mummy Makeover: Myths, Facts and the Decision-Making Process with Dr. Charles Bain
<p>Today on the podcast, we're diving into a topic that’s often whispered about but rarely unpacked properly—<em>the mummy makeover</em>. From myths and misconceptions to real advice on what to expect, we’re getting into the facts with someone who knows this field inside and ... Show More
41m 3s
May 2021
Pregnancy Pains and Preparing for Childbirth with ‘The Vagina Whisperer’, Sara Reardon
Your pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles that support your vagina, uterus, bladder, and bowels - and not surprisingly, your pelvic floor muscles are pivotal during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Pee when you laugh or cough? Had back, hip, pelvic or pubic pain or pressure? That’ ... Show More
30m 13s
May 2021
Postpartum Recovery with ‘The Vagina Whisperer’, Sara Reardon
Pelvic floor Physical Therapist, ‘The Vagina Whisperer’, Sara Reardon is back! This week, she joins Heidi to cover everything you need to know about postpartum recovery. How much pain is normal, and what can you do to find relief? How can you take the fear out of the first poop, ... Show More
30m 17s
Aug 2019
Pelvic Pain, PMS, Migraines and Everything in Between with Heba Shaheed
In Episode 22, we get down to the real truth with Heba Shaheed, in regards to period pain, the many myths surrounding PMS, how to be more in tune with our bodies and the importance of mental health overall! Heba provides women’s health and pediatric pelvic health services includi ... Show More
1h 34m
Nov 2021
Strengthen Your Sex Muscles
When you hear the words “pelvic floor,” what comes to mind? A visit to the OB-GYN, maybe? The truth is, the pelvic floor is a hidden superstar of sexual pleasure, for vulva AND penis owners. We all have a pelvic floor, but the problem is, we don’t always know how to take care of ... Show More
39m 48s
Feb 2024
211: The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health with Carine Carmy, Co-Founder & CEO of The Origin Way
Research suggests that at least 32% of women struggle with pelvic floor health. But between stigma, a complex healthcare system, and a persistent myth that pelvic floor concerns are “just a part of life” after having a baby, many moms don’t seek the care they need. Today, I’m joi ... Show More
44m 10s
May 2023
Let's Talk about Pelvic Floor Exercises, Diastasis Recti, and Holistic Approaches to Infertility with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer, DPT
<p>We tend to think of pelvic floor exercises as something you do postpartum. This week's guest, Dr. Lizzie, DPT, talks about how crucial it is to prepare your body before and during pregnancy! We talk about pelvic floor therapy, diastasis recti, and infertility. You'll ... Show More
32m 28s