In this episode I will be talking about 4 things that you can do to get started while you are waiting for an appointment.
#1. Pick the right incontinence products
If you are not sure what to get, consider an incontinence product finder like:
https://nafc.org/find-your-perfect-incontinence-product/
Consider incontinence underwear like:
SPEAX https://www.thinx.com/speax
KNIX https://knix.com/collections/high-absorbency-period-underwear
#2 Journal your symptoms
If you need help finding a bladder diary, use this resource: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Bladder_Diary-5.pdf
#3 Determine your diagnosis. If you need help, you this questionnaire: https://the-womens-bladder-doctor.involve.me/typeofincontinence
#4 Strengthen your pelvic floor
The different ways to strengthen your pelvic floor include:
Kegels (here’s more info on how to do a kegel:
https://www.voicesforpfd.org/assets/2/6/Bladder_Training.pdf
Kegel weights
Peritrainers
Working with an athletic trainer, online PT or groups classes
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Muscle stimulators that use e-stim or a magnetic wave
If you need help choosing a way to strengthen your pelvic floor, I have a masterclass available on my website. https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/masterclass/
In this episode I will be talking about 4 things that you can do to get started while you are waiting for an appointment.
#1. Pick the right incontinence products
If you are not sure what to get, consider an incontinence product finder like:
https://nafc.org/find-your-perfect-incontinence-product/
Consider incontinence underwear like:
SPEAX https://www.thinx.com/speax
KNIX https://knix.com/collections/high-absorbency-period-underwear
#2 Journal your symptoms
If you need help finding a bladder diary, use this resource: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/media/Bladder_Diary-5.pdf
#3 Determine your diagnosis. If you need help, you this questionnaire: https://the-womens-bladder-doctor.involve.me/typeofincontinence
#4 Strengthen your pelvic floor
The different ways to strengthen your pelvic floor include:
Kegels (here’s more info on how to do a kegel:
https://www.voicesforpfd.org/assets/2/6/Bladder_Training.pdf
Kegel weights
Peritrainers
Working with an athletic trainer, online PT or groups classes
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Muscle stimulators that use e-stim or a magnetic wave
If you need help choosing a way to strengthen your pelvic floor, I have a masterclass available on my website. https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/masterclass/