In this episode, I sit down with Kelowna based OBGYN Dr. Kate Collins to discuss: The stress that uncertainty and lack of control can have on an expecting momHow far out can moms planning a c-section expect to know their delivery date?The sequence of even

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapy clinician, researcher and educator, Katie Kelly to discuss: Similarities in acute care needs between limb surgery and cesarean birthHow can abdominal compression support help after c-sectionWhat does t

In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Eapen, a birth doula and Lamaze certified childbirth educator to discuss: Reasons why new moms have a hard time asking for help How physical recovery after birth is similar to recovery after a knee surgerySuggestio

In this episode I sit down with Kiran Mann, a resident doctor in obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Be Pelvic Health Aware Campaign to discuss: Definition and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)Factors that may make someone more prone Eff

In this episode, I sit down with Registered Dietician Haeli Draper to discuss: Nutritional considerations leading up to birthThe effects of constipation on the pelvic floor and nutritional suggestions for softer stoolsAre there ideal foods to consume lead

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Brittany Klingmann to discuss: Various messages that people hear regarding weight lifting and the pelvic floor:“Weightlifting causes too much pressure on the pelvic floor”“Weightlifting causes prola

In this episode, I sit down with Registered Provisional Psychologist and PhD candidate who specializes in the area of birth trauma.In this episode we discuss: How birth trauma may present itself in a pelvic health physiotherapy appointmentThe prevalence o

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Anniken Chadwick to discuss: How common it is for clients to have experienced some form of trauma in their pastWhat questions pelvic health physiotherapists may ask in history taking and why we ask

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist and leader in the field, Carolyn Vandyken to discuss: The growing body of literature showing strong correlation between persistent low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunctionThe research conducted by

In this episode, I sit down with urologist, Dr. Jennifer Locke to discuss:The research she is conducting to investigate the effectiveness of physiotherapy when addressing symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and dyspareuniaAn explanation