Women’s Health Revolution: Conquering Postpartum and Pelvic Pain with Dr. Sara Reardon
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This week, Valeria is joined by Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic health physical therapist, for an enlightening conversation on the often overlooked but vital topic of pelvic health. In this episode, Dr. Sara, known affectionately as the "Vagina Whisperer," dives into the importance of pelvic floor health, debunking common myths, discussing postpartum challenges, and providing empowering knowledge for women at all life stages. From discussing the implications of pelvic health on mental wellbeing, to dispelling postpartum sex misinformation, to actionable advice on advocating for better medical care, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in reclaiming and understanding their body, learning how to advocate for yourself, and learning the critical aspects of pelvic wellness.
Dr. Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS is a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 17 years of experience helping women with bowel and bladder issues, painful intercourse, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and staying dry and pain-free in the later years of life. She is known on social media as The Vagina Whisperer with collectively over 600,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Sara is the Founder and Chief Vagina Officer of The Vagina Whisperer, an online platform with pelvic floor education and exercises for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex and pelvic floor strengthening. She is currently writing her first book, FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage.
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Pelvic health physical therapist
03:54 Specializing in pelvic floor health
07:22 The pelvic floor physiology
09:15 Normalize talk about pelvic floor
14:39 How to become the driver of your own healthcare
17:36 Women are still struggling with pelvic care
23:51 Common postpartum care issues
26:28 Marital troubles and painful intercourse
28:32 Connection between painful sex and pelvic floor
32:37 Urinary leakage after childbirth
34:36 Workout for the pelvic floor
35:53 How do you educate young girls about pelvic floor health
39:39 Physical changes after giving birth
44:31 Less traumatic postpartum recovery
46:08 How to prepare for afterbirth care
50:15 Better options for better healthcare for women
52:29 Resources to learn more about birthing and postpartum
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You do not need to struggle with pelvic floor problems 👏👏I'd love to hear about your own journeys with this - let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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Loving these female / feminin focused podcasts! After sooo many years following you, I’m so happy that you tapped into this new media space - your vulnerability, openness and empathy is truly inspiring and educational. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see what you have coming next 🤍
I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying these episodes 🥹❤️ thank you for sticking around all this time. Sending so much love!
In France, perineal rehabilitation is actually prescribed after the 6-week post-natal examination. Either you consult a midwife or a physiotherapist, and then it's covered by social security.
YES, these are the conversations we need to normalize and to have. Thanks Valeria for this wonderful and necessary episode :)
OMG, Valeria, thank you so so much for everything you and your team are doing! I wish there were more content creators like you, cos’ every time I finish a video done by you I can’t wait to get more, as it really inspires, helps with anxiety problems, and entertains as well, but clearly most importantly you create a safe space which is always positive with a bunch of though-through content! ❤ Thank you, Gary and Rachel!
That means the world. Thank you so much! I’m glad you feel safe here ❤🥹
Super informative! Thank you both!
Hello Valeria! This is such a. Wonderful podcast. Thank you so much for your honesty, and openness and your willingness to start this conversation. This is so important and will help so many women. Love you so much Valeria! Love, Janice and Larry Watson. Pittsburgh PA USAc
Loved it! Thank you!
Insightful, important conversation. Thanks for sharing 💕💕
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ❤️
Bravo on this podcast!
Thank you Valeria for having this discussion! ❤ very useful!
Thank you! Hope it helps ❤
Thaaaanks for this podcast and everything you do to educate the world about such an important topic❤
❤️ thank you for watching!
Very interesting conversation :-) ❤ I loved how she said that when we are prepared and informed then it all will be ok REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME :-)
There are 2 other people who talk about women health, menstrual cycle, hormones etc.: Jessie Inchauspe and Dr. Mindy Pelz. They gave very interesting speaches.
Valeria (and your team) please consider inviting them (if you already havent done that) to talk with you too. I think it would fit your podcast :-)
You are so couragous 👏👏👏👏👏👏
🫶🏻 thank you
My doctor told me to put lidocaine and drink a glass of wine.. i said that if i use lidocaine, i wouldn't feel anything.. he responded: it is what it is.. i ended up paying a private doctor who diagnosed me with vulvodinia
Sorry that happened to you and so glad you sought further care ❤ thank you for sharing your story!
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This podcast is as wonderful as all palestinians freedom…
Gave birth 7 months ago and i experience painful intercourse (had episiotomy and got stitches) heard about pelvic floor exercises 2 months ago. Thank you for bringing this up. This should be talked about during and after pregnancy. 🫶🏻
So sorry it was a painful experience. I hope this conversation helps, and you feel less alone ❤ sending love!
I gave birth 5 and a half weeks ago, today my husband and I tried to have sex for the first time, but it was painful. When my stitches fell out few weeks ago, I noticed that the entrance of my vagina was narrower than before childbirth and I got scared. I didn't have any tearing, the doctor told me that it would only be 1 small stitch, but they stitched me longer and I think they stitched what they shouldn't have stitched, because my entrance to the vagina felt completely different before. I think they also "repaired" my injury after the first sex, and that's why I now have a narrower vaginal entrance. Yesterday I saw that you released this podcast, I had to listen to it today. Thank you, surely such information will help many women!🤍🙏🏻