28. Constipation is crappy with Tamarah Nerreter

In this episode, I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist Tamarah Nerreter, to discuss:How often should we poopSigns of constipationWhy do we get constipatedWhat does long term constipation mean for our bodyPhysiotherapy approaches to treating constipation What can we be doing to start our kids with good bowel habitsTamarah Nerreter, a physiotherapist since 2007 has a multitude of certifications in the areas of women’s health, perinatal care, diastasis, pediatric incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain and the list goes on. She believes in a holistic, whole body approach, empowering the individual through education, treatment and exercise. She practices at her own clinic, Bodynamics Physiotherapy in Vancouver/Delta BC Canada. Website: https://www.bodynamicspt.comInstagramDimitriou et al 2015 - Defecating disorders: a common cause of constipation in women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26238417Forootan et al 2018 - Chronic constipation: Systematic review:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26238417Videlock et al 2013 - Diagnostic testing for dyssynergic defecation in chronic constipation: meta-analysis Link between constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23421551/Book: It's No Accident: Breakthrough Solutions To Your Child's Wetting, Constipation, UTIs, and Other Potty Problems by Steve Hodges (pediatric urologist) https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Accident-Breakthrough-Solutions-Constipation/dp/076277360XThanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comI offer online 1:1 appointments to help you address the physical symptoms holding you back from living your best life. Follow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show