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Help! I Have Kids!
Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.
Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes. Because, as moms, we are the head of our child's medical team!
Help! I Have Kids!
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy: The Hidden Cause of Constipation & Bedwetting | Episode 28
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In this episode, we’re talking about something every parent deals with at some point but no one really wants to talk about… poop and pee.
Ashley Leach M.S., OTR/L, lead clinician and occupational therapist at Marshall Pediatric Therapy’s Richmond location, joins us to break down pediatric pelvic floor therapy and how it helps with things like constipation, bedwetting, and accidents. It’s way more common than you think. Some research shows up to 30 percent of kids deal with constipation.
We get super practical in this one.
Inside this episode:
- How much water your kid actually needs
- Why how they sit on the toilet really matters
- Easy ways to support better bathroom habits
- When it might be time to get extra help
We also talk about the emotional side for kids and how this can affect their confidence more than we realize.
If you’ve ever thought “is this normal?” or “what am I missing?” this episode will give you some solid next steps and a whole new perspective.