In this episode, I interviewed Lauren Fleming, the founder of HEM Support Wear, a company pioneering the market of external support garments for women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. Lauren shares her personal journey of discovering prolapse after having her first baby during the pandemic and her struggles with finding comfortable and effective support garments, which led her to create her own. 

We discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, the differences between internal and external support options, and the broader applications of HEM garments for postpartum women and those with conditions like vulvar varicosities. Lauren also addresses the need for aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-use support garments and her efforts to create a supportive community through storytelling and partnerships with healthcare professionals.

Find Lauren IG: @hemsupportwear

                      Facebook: Hem Support Wear


Timeline

00:28 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:51 Lauren's Journey to Founding Hem Apparel

01:38 Challenges and Solutions in Pelvic Health

04:15 Exploring External and Internal Support Options

07:23 Target Audience and Product Benefits

12:18 Building Community and Raising Awareness

15:30 Future Plans and Final Thoughts