The Pelvic Floor and Menopause with Doula and Coach Brittany | MMP Ep.47
Today, I had the wonderful Coach Brittany (who is also a doula) on the podcast to chat about pelvic floor changes in perimenopause and menopause. We covered: -What the pelvic floor is -Pelvic floor changes and symptoms in menopause -Solutions -Exercises for the pelvic floor -Potential supplements to try To access our free pelvic floor strengthening guide (with exercises) head to: https://www.vitalityoet.com/pelvicfloorandmenopause-9702 To learn how to get access to ALL our free resources, watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/3fe69b67790a4fbc9de22d64a486cb28?sid=6e14b006-7fbf-40b1-9ccf-5c9b5d7870fa Now, let's get into the episode! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wTjG8U3-5_I TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Introduction (01:06) — Today's topic: the pelvic floor and menopause (02:19) — What is the pelvic floor? (05:02) — Common pelvic floor issues during perimenopause & menopause (09:11) — 1) Incontinence (11:49) — 2) Constipation (13:41) — 3) Urethral irritation (15:21) — 4) Dyspareunia (18:24) — 5) Pelvic organ prolapse (21:04) — Things that can help improve pelvic floor health (24:54) — The connection between fight-or-flight & the pelvic floor (& what you can do about it) (28:52) — Exercises for your pelvic floor (34:15) — Helpful herbs & supplements (35:53) — Wrap-up PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED: ‣ Hysterectomies, Surgical Menopause, & Pelvic Prolapse (feat. Coach Brittany) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hysterectomies-surgical-menopause-pelvic-prolapse-feat/id1683220450?i=1000629043987 ‣ Insulin Resistance & Menopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/insulin-resistance-menopause-mmp-ep-3/id1683220450?i=1000611282522 ‣ Menopause, Cortisol, & Adrenal Fatigue - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/menopause-cortisol-adrenal-fatigue-mmp-ep-19/id1683220450?i=1000624361638 ‣ Alcohol, Fat Loss, and Menopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alcohol-fat-loss-and-menopause-mmp-ep-14/id1683220450?i=1000620473251 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537 ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast ‣ All other links: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ‣ Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET