In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie address listener questions - and some of our own - regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Check out Anita’s Summer Sale (July 7-July 10) - 40% off Pelvic Floor & Bladder Control Workshop
1:32 - An introduction to today’s episode!
1:49 - What IS incontinence? Anita breaks down each type, and what it entails
6:36 - How common is incontinence in pregnancy?
8:00 - Dialing in on stress urinary incontinence - what is considered “normal” postpartum?
11:16 - Is the rate or type of incontinence correlated with birth type at all in the research, or in clinical experience?
12:38 - Listener Q1: I have been suffering from really horrible urgency - anything you recommend I try?
20:25 - Listener Q2: I’m 2 years postpartum, and have been working out since early postpartum. I’ve been feeling great in and out of the gym until recently - these exercises and loads aren’t new to me. Why am I leaking NOW?
24:33 - Listener Q3: I need information on leak-proof undies!
26:46 - Listener Q4: I can’t seem to cough or sneeze without leaking. Does this go away after birth, or should I be setting myself up for a lifetime of pee pee pants?
28:58 - Episode wrap up