Strong as a Mother

Bladder leakage or urinary incontinence is not something that you just have to learn to live with.  It can improve, even resolve completely! On today's episode, Dr. Elizabeth gives an overview of some of the interventions (or treatments) that can help!

Today’s episode is all about peeing your pants. It happens more than you think, it is indeed pretty common amongst women. The current statistic is that 1 in 2 women actually suffer from some type of urinary incontinence. Yikes! We have got to change that statistic! And that starts with you (& us!).

On today's episode, we are talking about the proper way to actually pee. Once we are potty trained as a child, we usually never revisit the right ways to engage our bodies as we pee. Peeing should not be rushed and a peaceful experience for us. Listen in as Dr. Elizabeth educates us on how to properly engage our bodies as we pee so we can have a happier and healthier bladder!

On today’s episode, we are talking about bladder urgency. We share some real-life tips that you can start doing today to feel more in control of your bladder.

Sometimes people will say things like, “oh I just have a small bladder”.  This typically isn’t so.  Usually it’s someone who has an urgency or frequency issue. 

Listen in and gain some insight on how to to help yourself!

In episode 3 of our bladder series we talk about hydration, the fact that the bladder LOVES water and the recommended daily intake amount for women. Join in to find out all of the facts!

Join us today as we talk with Madi from Gvl Doula Besties. Madi is super passionate about her work as a Doula and she is fabulous at what she does. Once you hear from Madi you will understand why her services are growing in high demand. So much so, that she's recently added a new team member to help fulfill her mission and dream through Gvl Doula Besties. Grab an iced coffee or a cup of tea and enjoy getting to know this bestie gem, Madi!

If you are wondering if bladder irritants are part of why you are experiencing bladder pain, urgency, frequency, or leakage, Today we discuss a couple of things you can try to experiment with to see what might be bothering your bladder. Knowledge is power and the more you know the happier you can help your bladder to be!

Join Dr. Elizabeth on this journey of the bladder series where we will clear the air on some of the misconceptions about women and their bladders. 

On the "Strong As A Mother" podcast, we are all about removing the taboo of talking about our bodies and replacing embarrassment with empowerment.  We do this through learning how our bodies work and what to do when they aren’t working how we know they should.

On this two part episode, Dr. Elizabeth will discuss what the bladder is and why it does what it does. And, she will give you the insight and information as to how you can keep your bladder happy and healthy! 

Tune in as one of our most recent graduates speaks on her experience with Body Works, her back story and struggles with urinary frequency before finding pelvic floor physical therapy, and the significant changes to her quality of life since completing her therapy. We appreciate Lu coming on to be so real and so honest about her story! Take a listen! 

Tune in for the latest episode of our 'Strong As A Mother' Podcast as we hear from Dr. Jessica Obeysekare and Dr. Neha Hudepohl. They are both reproductive psychologists in the Upstate, helping to take care of women's mental health needs at the time of reproductive transition.

Have you ever heard of reproductive psychology? 

The majority of the field focuses on prenatal and postpartum care. Helping women with the transition into motherhood, as well as those battling infertility and/or pregnancy loss. 

Both Dr. Obeysekare and Dr. Hudepohl are passionate about helping women overcome the moderate to severe symptoms of Anxiety and OCD that may accompany pregnancy and postpartum. Their goal is to spread awareness that there is help for these kinds of situations and life challenges and allow themselves to experience the beauty of motherhood. Society has painted a picture of what new moms and parenthood are expected to look like, which can both internally and externally affect a women's view of motherhood.  

Beginning with an evaluation, they can dive into understanding and identifying one's particular symptoms, moderate to severe, and tailor their services to each individual woman, to begin treatment.  Within their treatment, they preach self-care and helping women to understand that sleep needs to be a priority. Every new mother has experienced the overwhelming feelings of transitioning into parenthood and sleepless nights. 

These two women are changing the world and how we overcome pregnancy and postpartum mental difficulties during this transitional period of life. There is help out there. 

If you are local to the Upstate, you can schedule with them via the Connect Center at Prisma Health. 

If you are in need of further assistance, you can visit www.postpartum.net

CALL  1-800-944-4773 or text HELP to the same number.