In this episode of the Hey There Thrivival podcast, host Emily Haigh interviews Jo Murdoch, an extremely highly accredited pelvic health physio and multi-location physio owner who is also studying medicine, runs national women's health conferences and raising two daughters. They discuss the all things twins and multiple mama-want-to-knows! The complexities of the female body, particularly during and after pregnancy, and emphasise the significance of preventive care. Special attention is given to common symptoms and solutions for twin or multiple birth mothers, to help them achieve much better outcomes.

Jo shares must-know information and tips on: 

• Can extreme abdominal separation actually be avoided?! Her answer - "Yes!" - tune in to hear how
• How exactly pelvic health physios assist pregnant and postpartum women
• Why do a pre-pregnancy assessments, why pelvic floor functionality can avoid birth or postpartum issues 
• Management of common multiple-mama conditions like pelvic girdle pain 
• What is early intervention, why is it actually important to optimise outcomes and reduce complications e.g.incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse? 

The conversation is filled with practical tips and personal experiences, aiming to educate and encourage women and their partners to prioritize pelvic health. 

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00.00 Introduction & Credentials

05:40 Overview: Areas Physio’s Can Support Mums/ What to Check/ Timing

12:21 Pregnancy Physical Changes to Expect By Trimester and What to Avoid/ Manage

39:25 How Partners Can Help Birth Mums Better Recover 

51:20 An Example of a Mum’s Life Transformed - despite incontinence, pain and a delay in seeking help.

55:42 Does the Body Ever Go Back To Pre-Pregnancy State?

Joelene Murdoch @ The Physio Clinic 

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I'm Emily, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively, curating the most modern (frump-free) tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you.