7 Reasons Your Booty Hurts After Birth (And The Fix) | 218

Trish breaks down the often-overlooked issue of postpartum booty pain experienced by new mothers, sharing her personal journey and the critical lessons learned. From her startling experience with her first baby Ian, where a nurse referred to hemorrhoids as 'a patch of cauliflowers,' to understanding various causes, Trish offers insights into tailbone trauma, hemorrhoids, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other sources of pain. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!She provides practical strategies and preventative measures to alleviate this discomfort, emphasizing the importance of proper birth positions, physical therapy, and self-advocacy. With her extensive experience as an online birth educator and 16+ years as a labor and delivery nurse, Trish aims to empower women with the knowledge to reduce postpartum suffering and enjoy a smoother recovery. Tune in to learn how to prevent and manage seven common causes of postpartum booty pain.More from this episode:Grab this Donut CushionSitz Bath for HemorrhoidsStool SoftenerHelpful Timestamps:01:14 Understanding Postpartum Booty Pain05:17 Tailbone Trauma: Causes and Solutions07:59 Hemorrhoids: The Cauliflower Patch13:25 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Hidden Connection16:35 Birth Positions: Preventing Tailbone Pain20:21 Anal Fissures: The Sharp Pain22:36 Muscle Strain from Pushing25:29 Nerve Damage: The Rare Case27:49 Conclusion: Empowering Your RecoveryJoin the #1 Birth Course for Confident Birth!Over 15,000 women have used our classes to prepare for birth with the knowledge and tools provided by a Labor Nurse.💻 Self-paced and lifetime access👩🏻‍⚕️ Perfect for all births- hospital, birth center, or home!🎧 Includes birth meditations and prayers. 🌍 Women all over the world have loved our classes. ✅ Start nowJoin The Birthpod ™ course Join The Calm Labor Confident Birth CourseConnect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn YouTubeFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services