An Integrative Medical Approach to Postpartum Pelvic Dysfunction with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande - a podcast by Annie Hopkins, PT, RYT

Today I talk with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande about how to holistically to heal your pelvic floor during postpartum using a multidisciplinary approach. We talk about some of the "common but not normal" symptoms that postpartum people experience, including bladder urgency, frequency, and incontinence, painful intercourse, painful bowel movements, constipation, hemorrhoids, fissures, and UTI symptoms that won’t go away. Dr. Allyson also talks about the importance of building a team of healthcare providers postpartum, and why it's best get in "early and often" for pelvic floor care (it’s easier to fix when it's not a chronic problem!). We also talk about other pelvic pain conditions such as endometriosis, and what a "normal" menstrual cycle should feel like *hint - it shouldn't be so painful that you stay home from school/work! Bottom line: know your options, build your team, put yourself first, and don't let any physician normalize the symptoms you have!

Connect with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande and her team:

Instagram – @pelvicrehabilitation

Facebook – /PelvicRehabilitation

YouTube – Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine

Twitter – @PelvicRehab

LinkedIn – /company/pelvic-rehabilitation-medicine

Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine clinic locations: NY, NJ, FL, MD, MI, TX, IL, GA, DC

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