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Partners Beyond Parenthood
Welcome to Partners Beyond Parenthood, hosted by new mother and advocate for personal empowerment in parenting, Saba Bosuener. This podcast is a resource for mothers and fathers navigating the complex journey of maintaining personal identity and relationship dynamics in the face of new parenthood. Each week, Saba shares strategies, stories, and expert insights designed to help overwhelmed parents gain clarity, reconnect with their partners, and embrace their true selves while managing the demands of parenthood. Join her as she explores the challenges and celebrates the triumphs of parenting, with the goal of empowering parents to thrive in both their personal and shared paths.
Partners Beyond Parenthood
11 | Empower Your Birth Experience: How to Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth & Recovery w/ Sophie Villeneuve
Do you know how important the pelvic floor is to your health? From pregnancy to postpartum, the pelvic floor plays a critical role in preparing the body for an easier birth and speedy recovery. In this episode, expert Sophie Villeneuve shares insights on when strengthening or relaxing the pelvic floor is necessary, preventing injuries during delivery, and supporting a healthy recovery.
We dive into her work as a pelvic floor physiotherapist, including how she helps women address pelvic floor tightness, avoid common issues like incontinence, and achieve a healthy vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Tune in to learn more about proper pelvic care for pre and postpartum health!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Sophie’s journey to become a pelvic health physiotherapist
- The anatomy and function of the pelvic floor
- The importance of pelvic floor health pre and postpartum
- Common pelvic floor issues
- Caring for first-time versus second-time moms
- Signs of pelvic floor tightness
- Pelvic floor training for VBAC
- Postpartum pelvic floor recovery
- Men’s pelvic floor health
Book a FREE discovery session with Sophie: https://beyond-birthing.com/apply
Sign up for the FREE Beyond Birthing Prenatal Pelvic Floor Masterclass:
https://www.beyond-birthing.ca/masterclass
Connect with Beyond Birthing:
https://youtube.com/beyondbirthing
https://instagram.com/beyondbirthingpt
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/sababosuener
Head to the Partners Beyond Parenthood YouTube channel for more!
Join the Partners Beyond Parenthood Facebook group to connect with me and other parents. Share your stories, get tips, and support each other on this parenting adventure!
I'd love to hear what you thought and if you're curious about any topics that you'd like me to explore, you can email me at hello@partnesbeyondparenthood.com.
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