Dr. Kaleigh Mulpeter on Pelvic Floor Anatomy, Incontinence, Prolapse, Sexual Function, & More

Buckle up and get ready to LEARN! Today we have Dr. Kaleigh Mulpeter on to tell us everything we need and want to know about the pelvic floor. Like, what even IS the pelvic floor? Do men have a pelvic floor? We talk about all the juicy, real, raw, honest, COMMON things people experience in a lifetime: pee, poop, sex, birth, kegels, pain in the body, toilet posture, and so much more. SO much more. Once you start listening you won't be able to stop. Interested in working with Kaleigh? Lucky for everyone she's got resources in-person AND online, meaning you can access her expertise and kindness from anywhere in the world.

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00:00 Introduction and Background
06:20 Understanding the Pelvic Floor
11:18 Common Issues
16:39 Optimal Times to Seek Treatment
26:53 Trauma-Informed Care and Safe Spaces
31:37 Developing Trust in Your Body
35:46 Understanding Pain
37:07 Addressing the Normalization of Urinary Incontinence
43:32 Tips for Proper Posture and Relaxation during Urination and Defecation
53:13 Navigating Sex Postpartum with Patience and Support
58:43 Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse Postpartum
01:08:16 Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Chronic Pain
01:09:10 Breaking the Stigma: Education and Awareness about Pelvic Health
01:12:26 The Importance of a Mind-Body Connection in Pelvic Health
01:17:00 Addressing Diastasis Recti: Normal Adaptation and Treatment
01:18:25 Strength Training and Functional Movement for Pelvic Health
01:32:21 Creating Accessible and Comprehensive Pelvic Health Care