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Jul 2024
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Preparing the pelvic floor for birth_Par...

Kath Baquie
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Send us a text In today's episode, the first of three in this series, I chat through 3 ways to prepare your body and pelvic floor for birth. In this series I will talk you through: Ways to help reduce your risk of incontinence, prolapse and pelvic health concerns post birth.Ways to help reduce your risk of perineal tears and episiotomy.Postnatal rehab, retu ... Show More
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