Your pelvic floor is the undercarriage of your abdominal organs. It is the channel through which we birth, receive and let go. This seat in the body holds so much power and is often a place where we can manifest traumas, both physical and psychological.

This conversation with the warm, knowledgable and accessible Kirsty Nel is an introduction to your own anatomy or the anatomy of your partner. We talk to the impact that the pelvic floor has on continence of urine as well as the impact that pelvic floor dysfunction can have on sexual experience and the menstrual cycle.

We speak to vaginal versus caesarian baby deliveries and the impact of birth trauma on this group of muscles. A pelvic floor physio can have an incredible influence on your healing journey after a traumatic birth or in preparing your pelvic floor for a birth in the antenatal phase.

It is not normal to leak urine or experience pain with penetration. This conversation will empower you to know when to ask for help and where to find it. You can follow Kirsty Nel #and.her.physiotherapy for more learning and to book an appointment.

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