Pelvic floor health with physiotherapist and naturopath Elizabeth Santos

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Feel Good Motherhood

Dannielle Illingworth

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1 week ago

A podcast to help mums feel good in motherhood. Hi! I’m Danni, mum of three, kinesiologist, naturopath, author - and I’ve created this podcast to help mums who want to actually enjoy motherhood. Some of the episodes are short and sweet, some are longer. Sometimes it’s just me, and sometimes I have incredible guest interviews to share. And EVERY episode is about helping you reduce your load, lower the pressure you’re putting on yourself, and get real, practical, tangible advice to help you feel good in yourself, and feel good in motherhood.

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Pelvic floor health with physiotherapist and naturopath Elizabeth Santos

Feel Good Motherhood

25 minutes 51 seconds

2 months ago

Pelvic floor health with physiotherapist and naturopath Elizabeth Santos

In this insightful episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Santos to discuss an often-overlooked aspect of postpartum recovery — Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation (GSL).GSL is a newly recognised condition affecting many breastfeeding mothers, caused by naturally lowoestrogen levels after birth. Elizabeth explains the symptoms, why awareness is so low, and how itconnects to overall pelvic floor health. We also cover treatment options — both medical and natural— and when to seek professional support.

Whether you’re a new mum, currently breastfeeding, or supporting someone in postpartum, thisepisode will empower you with knowledge, practical tips, and reassurance that you don’t have to just “put up with” pelvic health symptoms.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- What GSL is

- The role of oestrogen in postpartum recovery and pelvic floor health

- Common GSL symptoms (and how they can impact daily life)

- Why so few women talk about or seek help for these issues

- Medical and natural treatment options available for GSL

- How GSL symptoms can change when your period returns

- When and how to seek help from a trusted health professional

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Follow Elizabeth Santos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholewoman_elizabethsantos/

Take part in Elizabeth’s GSL research survey: http://tiny.cc/xn8g001

Disclaimer: This episode contains general information only and is not a substitute for professionalmedical advice. If you are experiencing symptoms, please speak to your doctor or a qualifiedwomen’s/pelvic health physiotherapist.