The Pelvic Floor Project
Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations.
Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal—you're not alone.
Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen. Through conversations with leading researchers, physicians, surgeons, sex therapists, midwives, psychologists, and other experts, we translate the latest evidence into practical information you can actually use.
No myths. No shame. No confusing medical jargon.
Just honest conversations that connect the dots—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered to make decisions about your health.
The Pelvic Floor Project
17. Epidurals with anesthesiologist, Dr Hardave Gill
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I recently sat down with anesthesiologist, Dr. Hardave Gill to ask some of your questions about epidurals.
As a physical therapist, my focus is on helping women feel better connected with their body in order to help you feel in control during your birth.
Here is what we covered:
- Is epidural use on the rise?
- What would make a labouring mom NOT a candidate
- The details around 'walking epidurals'
- What are the risks of epidural?
- How long does it take for pain relief?
- What does the prep look like?
and the most important question I asked Dave:
"Would YOU choose an epidural"
I LOVED his answer.
Dr. Hardave Gill is a Royal College of Physicians of Canada certified Anesthesiologist. Prior to his medical training and specializing in Anesthesia, he trained and worked as a pharmacist.
He has been serving the population of Interior Health for the past 5 years, and is a Clinical Professor for the department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia.
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