Episode 94: Busting Myths and Decreasing Fear About Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Haley Shevener and Annemarie Everett

On today’s episode, Anita will be busting myths, decreasing fear, and increasing support and hope around the topic of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) with Haley Shevener and Annemarie Everett!
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Resources and References:

Anita’s free guide : 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without doing 100s of Kegels a Day

Time Stamps:

1:53 – What we are talking about today, and who we are talking about it with!

2:20 – Introduction to Annemarie and Haley, and what got them interested in creating resources around POP

13:40 – Our guests share a bit about what pelvic organ prolapse is, and common symptoms.

29:40 – How common is POP?

43:45 – Making tweaks from a strength and conditioning perspective.

45:12 – Busting myths around “safe” and “unsafe” movements when you have POP!

1:03:35 – Who can benefit from pessaries!

1:19:04 – Our best advice for professionals who are working with POP and individuals living with POP

1:26:51 – Wrap up!