Episode 42: Celebrating C-Sections with Steph Park

In Episode 42 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and mom of 2, Steph Park.  In this episode, you'll hear Steph and Aliya discuss:What it was like growing up in a Korean-Canadian household.Where she learned about her period (hint: Judy Blume!)How it was to grow up in a family that valued "abstinence before marriage" and where Steph learned about sex.Steph's experiences with two c-sections (1 unplanned, 1 planned) including her early recovery in the hospital, her 6-week OB check up, and traditional Korean postpartum practices.The things that surprised Steph after her c-section - like postpartum bleeding, farting, and swelling!How Steph + her sister's birth experiences have helped her mother heal from feeling that she "failed" when she had her own c-section years ago.Her thoughts on raising her children with more openness than she was raised. About Steph Park:Steph Park is a mom of two, a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, certified Personal Training Specialist and owner of Steph Park Fitness. With over 8 years of experience in this industry, her mission is to empower and educate women on how to safely and effectively train during pregnancy and postpartum in order to feel strong and powerful during a transformative chapter in their life. Find Steph on Instagram @steppyp or on her website stephparkfitness.com.Thanks for listening!About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses