Episode 65: What Your Prolapse Grade Actually Means

In this solo episode, Jessica breaks down one of the most common questions people don’t necessarily voice but want to know - what does my prolapse grade mean? This episode goes beyond the basic “grade 1 through 4” definitions and explains what’s physically happening in the body when prolapse occurs. Jessica walks through the difference between muscular weakness versus structural/fascial support changes, why symptoms don’t always match prolapse severity, and where pelvic floor PT, pessaries, and surgery each fit into treatment. It’s an honest, evidence-forward conversation designed to help people better understand prolapse without fear or oversimplification. In this episode:🫠 Why prolapse grades don’t predict symptoms perfectly🧠 Fascia vs muscles: what’s actually changing in the body🏋️ Why a “strong pelvic floor” doesn’t always prevent prolapse🩺 When PT helps symptoms vs structure🔄 Early postpartum prolapse changes and recovery📍What grade 1–4 prolapse actually means anatomically🧻 “I can feel a bulge” — what that usually indicates🐦 Bird prolapse facts because apparently this is who we are nowA prolapse grade can tell you where tissue is sitting — but it doesn’t tell the whole story about your symptoms, your function, or your options moving forward.Find the Birds! 📧 [email protected]📱 Follow us on Instagram: @ladybirdpt🌐 Book with us at www.ladybirdpt.com⭐ Leave a review or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts