How do you know it’s time to have POP surgery?  

This is a two part series with Sarah Prime, who talks in depth about her decision to have prolapse surgery. Sarah tells us why as a ‘younger’ woman she could no longer live a life like this. Sarah has done her research and has some top tips for the best chance of a positive outcome to navigate her new norm.  

Women living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are often presented with three options to manage daily life. 

1. Physiotherapy

(4. Live with it the best way you can when the above 3 are not successful.)

Generally surgery is the last option offered to women who’ve finished having children and are much ‘older’. We will check back in with Sarah for part two following her surgery and recovery. 

This episode is for you if you want to know about; 

• childbirth 

LINKS FOR YOU

Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. 

CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

DESCRIPTION

When an Intensive Care Nurse and Midwife has personal experience with birth trauma, she decides to ‘think outside the box’ and become a change-maker. 

In our conversation with Dr Elizabeth Skinner, we dive deep into how women with prolapse go on to have another baby, or even be intimate again with their partners to become pregnant. 

Find out how ‘health literacy’ can assist with making the changes we need to see in this birthing and prolapse space. You may be surprised to find out how the birthing culture of ‘natural’ birth method actually came to be. 

This episode is for you if you want to know about;

• Birth Trauma and injuries for women and their partners 

LINKS FOR YOU

Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. 

Connect with Dr Elizabeth Skinner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizskinner/

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CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

How To Find The Clothes to Fit with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Many women living with POP, finding the right clothes to fit comfortably all day can be difficult. This episode could be helpful for you if you want to find out more about how to choose an outfit and shoes to help you feel more comfortable throughout the day. 

If you have your own tip or trick when choosing an outfit with POP and would like to share it, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma

LINKS FOR YOU

Feet and Fannies Blog and Video demonstration 

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Items mentioned in this episode:

Kmart Overalls 

Modibodi Underpants 

Custom Nike Shoes  

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DESCRIPTION

Lucy Bloom is an award-winning leader and speaker, with an epic birth story of her own. Her book 'Cheers to Childbirth' is a birthing guide for dads and birthing partners. 

This episode explores the 'dream' image of what we expect our journey to motherhood to be. From having all the 'ducks in a row' before being pregnant, to birthing and trying to live two lives as both mum and professional.

By the end of this episode we hope to have planted a seed for women and their birthing partners to learn all they can to be able to go into childbirth feeling prepared (with having a chance to work through any fears). 

Lucy says; 'if your support person knows the right things to do, it will make birthing easier'.

This episode is for you if you want to know about;

• how to support your partner during childbirth 

Favourite quote: 'There's no convenient time to have a baby'. 

Language warning: a few f*bombs are dropped within this conversation. 

LINKS FOR YOU

Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. 

Grab a FREE copy of from ‘Lads to Dads’ which is a collection of birth stories by blokes: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/r4e2tqptw7

Find the book 'Cheers to Childbirth' here: https://cheerstochildbirth.com.au

Leave Your Review of the Podcast Here

CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

How To Manage Daily Housework with Pelvic Organ Prolapse 

Many women leave their first diagnosis appointment with so much new information, but often they feel there was  nothing to help them to guide their daily lives. Sometimes this comes later on the road to recovery. For those who would like to fast track and get some tips now, this episode might be helpful for you.  

If you have your own tip or trick for managing housework with POP and would like to share it, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma

LINKS & CODES FOR YOU:

To be in the running to win a 'New Parent Care Pack' Giveaway - ENTER HERE 

Madame Flavour: Code: BRAVEDR for 20% off, plus free gift 

Join the Bravemumma community 

Book: The Day My Vagina Broke - what they don't tell you about childbirth

DESCRIPTION

Are you one of those 50% of women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) looking for solutions to manage this condition through the use of pessaries?

This conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health looks at this newly improved design and utilisation of pessaries for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

REIA are hoping to achieve open availability of pessary for all women experiencing POP, worldwide distribution, with little to no practitioner intervention (following initial consultation) to enable women in remote locations self use of the pessary.

This episode is for you if you want to know about;

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse POP

LINKS FOR YOU

Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. 

Sign up to the REIA Health Newsletter:  www.reiahealth.com

CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

Special thank you to Lyn for these show notes. Great job mum! 

DESCRIPTION

Transitioning to parenthood can be complex, overwhelming and exhausting. Where do new parents go when they don’t know what they’re doing? (Truth - none of us really know what we're doing).

Some new parents turn to friends or family members, Dr Google or mothers group - to find their village. But what happens when the village is non-existent or you can’t hear through all the noise of too many villages? 

The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre is the place to find your village and get support as you transition to parenthood. This conversation may help you or someone you love. 

This episode is for you if you want to know about;

• first time parents 

EDIT: Perinatal Mental Health Week 7th -14th November 2021 (not 8th-15th as stated in the intro). 

LINKS FOR YOU

Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. 

Website: Illawarra Early Parenting Centre

To be in the running to win a 'New Parent Care Pack' Giveaway - ENTER HERE 

CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

How To Have Another Baby Following a Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosis 

This is the number #1 question I'm asked by women living with prolapse. 

Having lived through this very experience, I understand your fears and worries about falling pregnant, carrying for 9 months and birthing another baby with prolapse. I hope this personal recount helps you get to a place where you are able to; build your A Team, ask questions and become confident in your decision to move forward with another baby (or not).

There is so much more to this conversation, like how to manage with two small children under 2, when you have POP. If you think this would be helpful, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma

LINKS & CODES FOR YOU:

To be in the running to win a 'New Parent Care Pack' Giveaway - ENTER HERE 

Madame Flavour: Code: BRAVEDR for 20% off, plus free gift 

Bravemumma community 

Book: The Day My Vagina Broke - what they don't tell you about childbirth

EDIT: Perinatal Mental Health Week 7th - 14th November 2021 (not the 8th as stated in this episode). 

DESCRIPTION 

If you have sustained injuries through childbirth, this discussion with Associate Hayley Collins - serves to be informative regarding the litigation process in receiving not only acknowledgement of the injuries incurred but also compensation.

For the average person the area of law is unknown and there is a general lack of understanding regarding the different titles and levels of law professionals i.e differences between lawyer, solicitors, associates, barrister QC etc and each of their area of expertise. So when women find themselves wanting to explore options for taking on a claim following injuries as a result of birth trauma this field can be quite intimidating and unknown.

What are some of the drawbacks or negatives in pursuing a law claim for birth injury? Financial constraints can be one factor as the process can be quite expensive. Another aspect is the process can take a long time before reaching court. Women are generally vulnerable following a traumatic birth and are daunted by the prospect of litigation.

There are many positive aspects of working with people that have experienced birth trauma....success in receiving financial compensation for injury, acknowledgement of injuries, wanting to help other people that have experienced birth trauma.

This episode is for you if you want to know about:

• Legal terminology e.g. what is causation?

LINKS FOR YOU

Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. 

Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support APOPS: https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/

CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

A special thanks to Lyn for helping with these show notes. Great job mum! 

How To Prepare Daily Dinners With Ease 

Just like the laundry, cooking and feeding your family are just one of those things you can not avoid - unless you're married to a chef, maybe? 

So right now we're going to share the top tips to help you get through the 365+ meals you prepare each year. 

For women living with pelvic organ prolapse, cooking and standing in the afternoon/night can be hard. The POP symptoms generally are at their worst after being mostly vertical all day long. 

LINKS & CODES FOR YOU:

Madame Flavour: Code: BRAVEDR for 20% off, plus free gift 

YouFoodz Code: MEAL-DEAL

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