Founder Lauren Fleming shares how a postpartum diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse led her to launch Hem Supportwear, a modern external support garment designed with pelvic floor PT input.

We talk about pairing product with education and advocacy, navigating manufacturing and marketing in femtech, and why patient-centered care matters. Lauren also spotlights Reia Health for its self-managed pessary innovation, and references Laura Vanderkam’s I Know How She Does It as a framework for time design.

If you’ve felt dismissed, confused, or alone in the prolapse journey—or you support patients who are—this conversation offers practical tools and hope.

If you know someone who would be a great guest, please email me at [email protected] or send me a message on LinkedIn. 

Podcast recording and editing by me, Rachel Sosin.

Cover art by Danielle Brooks: https://www.daniellebrooksillustration.co.uk/
Technical support from Abhinav Wadhwa: https://www.abhinavwadhwa.in/