Episode #14: Returning to Intimacy Postpartum with Laura Holland
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In this episode, Dayna and Rhonda welcome pelvic health physiotherapist, Laura Holland to talk about returning to intimacy postpartum.
Laura Holland is a pelvic health physiotherapist practicing in Kitchener Waterloo. After experiencing her own pelvic health concerns and feeling lost about how to navigate them, she discovered pelvic health physiotherapy as a patient and it changed her life.
Now Laura is passionate about normalizing conversations about pelvic health and encouraging people to feel more comfortable talking about pelvic health and seeking care when they need it.
This was a very informative and thought-provoking chat. In this episode we talk about…
🔹What led Laura to become a pelvic health physiotherapist
🔹Possible causes of pain with sex (postpartum or not)
🔹What is vaginismus?
🔹Painful orgasms
🔹Changing your definition of sex and intimacy
🔹Painful sex post-Caesarean birth
🔹Pain with insertion of tampons/ menstrual cups
🔹How pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you if you are experiencing pain with sex
…Plus so much more!
We’re excited for you to listen to this episode and hope you find some of Laura’s advice helpful.