Happy Hormone Hour Podcast

Pain, Recovery & Self-Care: The Postpartum Conversation We All Need with Aoife Harvey Womens' health Physio

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In this episode of the Happy Hormone Hour, Evelyn Kennedy speaks with Aoife Harvey, a women's health physio, about various aspects of women's health, particularly focusing on pelvic health, postpartum recovery, and common misconceptions. They discuss the impact of bladder issues on quality of life, the importance of postnatal checkups, and the hormonal changes women experience after childbirth. Aoife shares insights on C-section recovery, the significance of scar massage, and the commonality of diastasis recti. The conversation also touches on painful intercourse, constipation, and the need for self-care among new mothers, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and prioritizing health.
 
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Sound Bites
  • "Postnatal checkups are crucial for all mothers."
  • "Scar massage can aid recovery after a C-section."
  • "Self-care is essential for new mothers."
    • Chapters
    00:00Introduction to Women's Health Physio
    02:40Understanding Bladder Issues and Misconceptions
    05:34C-Section Recovery and Pelvic Floor Health
    08:27The Importance of Postnatal Checkups
    11:34Hormonal Changes Postpartum
    14:15Scar Massage and Its Benefits
    17:19Diastasis Recti Explained
    20:00Painful Intercourse and Its Causes
    23:02Constipation and Bowel Health
    25:52Advice for New Moms
    29:00Resources and Recommendations for Women's Health

     

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