The Pelvic Floor Project
This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, pelvic pain, intimacy issues and the list goes on. A theme that stands out to me is how little we learn about our private parts and the muscles surrounding. This podcast is for you if you are interested in learning more about your body. Focused on the female, I cover topics pertinent to puberty, athletics, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, menopause, surgery and so much more.I promise to share evidence based information through discussion with other health care experts in their field with the goal to showcase a holistic and empowering approach to taking care of the only body you will ever have. I hope you enjoy!
The Pelvic Floor Project
40. Preparing the mind for birth with doula, Elise Ruel
In this episode, I sit down with Elise Ruel, full spectrum doula, breastfeeding educator and childbirth educator to discuss:
- What it means to prepare for birth?
- Birth as a natural process that cannot be “controlled” but rather “helped”
- Ways that cultural differences and beliefs play a role in birth preparation
- The benefits of thinking through your wishes, fears, and preferences
- The benefits of being surrounded by a supportive birth team
- How to prepare the nervous system and mindset
- How doulas and pelvic health physiotherapists can support you as you prepare for birth
Elise Ruel (Sinclair) is of mixed settler/ Anishinaabe heritage. She has enjoyed living and working in the beautiful unceded territory of the Syilx Nation and is honored and privileged to be serving Kelowna as a Full Spectrum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator and Childbirth Educator.
Elise was called to birth work after becoming a parent for the first time. She believes strongly in community and the importance of contributing and giving back in a good way. Her goals as a Birth Keeper, Doula and Educator are to nurture her clients emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well being; to support their journey through the transition into their new roles as parents and to continue to support and contribute to a safe birthing community by providing culturally appropriate services to birthing people, their families and their babies.
You can find her:
www.eliseruel.com
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Links mentioned in episode:
Doula match Canada: https://doulamatch.net
Kelowna Doula Association: https://www.kelownadoulas.com
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