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The PedsDocTalk Podcast

The Follow-Up: Pelvic Floor Care After Baby

The PedsDocTalk Podcast

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting

51.4K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

If you’ve ever brushed off leaking when you laugh, pain during sex, or lingering constipation as “just part of being a mom,” this episode is your permission slip to stop normalizing what’s treatable. I’m joined by a pelvic floor physical therapist who breaks down why your pelvic floor deserves attention—not just after vaginal birth, but after any pregnancy. We talk about how these muscles are essential to everyday life: from pooping and peeing to core strength, intimacy, and even your mental health. You’ll learn: Why peeing a little when you sneeze isn’t something to just “deal with” The truth about C-sections and pelvic floor dysfunction How scar tissue can impact your recovery—and what to do about it Simple tricks to improve pooping and peeing posture (yes, even your toddler can benefit!) Why lifting while holding your breath can be sneaky pelvic floor sabotage What “power peeing” is—and why you should stop doing it Whether you’re newly postpartum or years into motherhood, it’s never too late to prioritize this part of your health. This conversation is all about demystifying pelvic floor therapy and empowering you with proactive, shame-free strategies to feel better in your body. 💛 Know better, do better—and let’s break the silence around postpartum recovery. Check out Dr. Sara's new book! Floored: A Woman's Guide To Pelvic Floor Health At Every Age And Stage The definitive guide to pelvic floor health, written by pelvic floor physical therapist and creator of the Vagina Whisperer, Dr. Sara Reardon. ⁠Pre-Order Today! ⁠ Save 15% with code FLOORED:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the follow-up.

0:02.0

I'm Dr. Mona, your favorite online pediatrician, mom friend, and the voice in your ear,

0:07.0

reminding you that peeing a little when you sneeze is common, but it's not something you just have to live with.

0:13.0

And let's be real, if you're listening right now, there's a good chance you've done the cough, sneeze, cross your legs, move more times than you'd like to admit.

0:20.0

That's exactly why I'm sharing the snippet today with Sarah Reardon, yes, cross your legs, move more times than you'd like to admit. That's exactly why I'm

0:21.6

sharing the snippet today with Sarah Reardon. Yes, the vagina whisperer herself and doctor of physical

0:27.1

therapy. Sarah's new book, Floored, just launched, and it's packed with everything you didn't even know

0:32.4

you needed to know about your pelvic floor, from sex and birth to pooping and peeing the right way.

0:38.3

It's practical, it's approachable, and it's something every mom deserves to hear.

0:42.5

So if you've ever wondered if it's too late to fix your postpartum pooping problem,

0:46.3

that's a tongue twister, and it's not, spoiler, or if your kids' antics have turned your

0:50.3

bladder into a bouncy castle.

0:52.5

This is for you.

0:53.6

Sarah's tips make pelvic health

0:55.4

way less intimidating and a whole lot more empowering. Make sure to hit subscribe and download

1:00.4

this episode because you're going to want to come back to it. Trust me. And check out the full

1:04.7

episode and Sarah's book, Floored, both linked in the show notes. Now grab your coffee or your water

1:10.3

bottle, hydration is key, take a deep breath, maybe not

1:13.4

while lifting the toddler, and let's jump in.

1:20.0

You know, what we think about pelvic floor PT is we just kind of grew up hearing about

1:23.8

Kegel exercises, but really these pelvic floor muscles play a role in bowel function.

1:29.7

So, you know, pooping, bladder function, sexual health, reproductive health, and of course,

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