Bike Riding
The first time I was seen by a medical professional post birth trauma was 6 weeks later. As I sat across from my OBGYN, (the same one who delivered me), she first calmly told me I was too bruised to...
View ArticleBiking-in the water?
My bike seat for land will be arriving at my house shortly, like, this week. Glorious! I can’t wait to strap my ham hocks onto the seat that is created to protect my tender pelvic floor. I hope it...
View ArticleJust another reason…
The first thing my physical therapist pointed out to me when I was diagnosed with symphysis pubic dysfunction, SPD, is that the mode of the baby’s arrival would be important to consider. Already...
View ArticleA Gathering
About a month ago, I was asked to facilitate a support group specifically geared towards those suffering with bowel disorders. This group is the first of its kind in my area and I am humbled and...
View ArticleForceps
This weekend, a story came to my attention that left me emotionally devastated. You can read the story in its entirety here. The story highlights the birth of baby Olivia, who, following a rather...
View ArticleIt’s just not funny
Recently, I came across an article about a woman who lost her job due to incontinence. The headline reads: Opera Singer Can’t Stop Farting After Surgery, Loses Job. The woman, who suffered a botched...
View ArticleMy “Adult” Movie
Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of engaging in a video shoot for Medtronic Interstim device for fecal incontinence. This video will serve to bolster Medtronic’s website for fecal incontinence by...
View ArticleSpring Training
Lately, I have found myself fixated on the fact that I just can’t work out. Because I fractured the wire on my first sacral nerve stimulator while engaging in aqua aerobics, I am worried, actually...
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