To kick off this fifth, and final episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing with Nisha Gill birth trauma and sex.

In this episode Nisha and I discuss:

• What trauma is and why it’s less about what “happens” to us and more about how we integrate it
• The different ways in which you may feel trauma in your body
• How trauma is “not what it looks like on the outside, but what it feels like on the inside”
• Our need to feel safe, seen and soothed
• The importance of acknowledging birth trauma in partners

If you’d like to get in touch with Nisha you can find her @feminine_instincts.

If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this fourth episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing with Nisha Gill how to navigate sex and relationships after birth. 

In this episode Nisha and I discuss:

• Why it’s important to discuss with your partner BEFORE BIRTH what sex means to you both
• Thinking about what you need to feel loved and adored
• The different love languages and importance of communication 
• Being curious with your postpartum body and new sexual sensations
• Thinking about sex after birth as being potentially different, but not less than

If you’d like to get in touch with Nisha you can find her @feminine_instincts.

If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this third episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing with Nisha Gill what pleasure means and how we as women can incorporate more pleasure in our day to day life. 

In this episode Nisha and I discuss:

• Why pleasure is our birthright and natural state of being
• How pleasure can at times be frowned upon or placed as “less important” in today’s society 
• How being stressed and tense makes it hard to access pleasure
• Practical tools to feel more embodied and connect with our sensory system 
• How to enjoy each moment and slowwww down

If you’d like to get in touch with Nisha you can find her @feminine_instincts.

If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this second episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing why sex may be painful and a variety of different strategies you can try to help.

In this episode I discuss:

• Basic steps to recover well from birth to ensure your pelvic floor is in good shape for sex
• Why using lubricant (+ my favourite brands)) is a great first step to returning to sex after birth 
• Why self-exploration and touch is SO important 
• Why outercourse may be better than intercourse
• How to relax your pelvic floor properly 
• Vibrators, wands and other great tools to use if you’re having trouble

If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this first episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing how pregnancy, birth and post-partum changes may affect your sexual function. 

In this episode I discuss:

• Ways that pregnancy may INCREASE your sexual sensations
• Why pregnancy may also reduce your sexual appetite 
• How birth affects the pelvic floor
• Why birth may affect your sexual function from a physical and emotional perspective 
• Hormonal changes after birth
• How hormonal changes affect your sexual function

If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this fifth and final episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing the emotional rollercoaster journey that may come with a prolapse diagnosis. 

In this episode I discuss:

• My personal experience with prolapse symptoms
• The thoughts and feelings that came up for me initially
• The common feelings that many women experience when they find out they have a prolapse
• Posse members sharing their initial reactions to finding out they had a prolapse
• Posse members sharing their advice to other mamas going through a similar journey right now 

If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to  @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this fourth episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing exercising with a prolapse

In this episode I discuss:

• Why exercise is actually really good for a prolapse
• Parameters to work within to find yourself a suitable exercise program
• Prolapse-friendly exercises
• Exercises best avoided
• Can you return to running or weight lifting with a prolapse?

If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this third episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing navigating pregnancy and childbirth with a prolapse.

In this episode I discuss:

• The current research on birth risk factors and prolapse
• The questions to consider when deciding on future pregnancies and births
• Sharing real life Posse member stories about how they felt in future pregnancies and births

If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this second episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing the best treatment and management tools to help you with your prolapse.

In this episode I discuss:

• How to do your pelvic floor exercises
• How the pelvic floor helps to support a prolapse
• Why exercise is good for a prolapse
• The best and safest ways to exercise
• Why managing your bowels is super important
• How a pessary can help you
• My view on surgical options

If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this first episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing all things prolapse!

In this episode I discuss:

• What exactly a prolapse is and isn’t
• Why you might get a prolapse 
• What does a prolapse FEEL like
• Risk factors for prolapse
• Definition and grading of prolapse and why we should be “normalising” mild prolapse after birth
• The role of the pelvic floor in prolapse
• We’ll also hear special and personal stories from Posse members about their unique and individual symptoms of prolapse to help you understand the variety of symptoms women may feel

If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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