Episode 68: Pregnancy After Prolapse: Navigating Subsequent Pregnancies Without Fear

If you’ve had a difficult prolapse recovery after a previous birth, getting pregnant again can feel emotionally and physically overwhelming. In this episode, Becky dives into what actually happens to prolapse symptoms during subsequent pregnancies, what tends to aggravate symptoms, and what you can do to feel stronger and more supported throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery.This conversation is grounded in both clinical evidence and real patient experiences, including stories from women who once believed prolapse meant they could never have another pregnancy and are now confidently navigating third pregnancies with far fewer symptoms. Becky breaks down prolapse in approachable language while giving practical, realistic strategies for managing symptoms during pregnancy, lifting toddlers, exercising safely, handling constipation, and navigating the mental side of prolapse recovery.Whether you’re currently pregnant, thinking about another pregnancy, or still healing from your first postpartum experience, this episode offers reassurance, actionable tools, and a reminder that symptoms today are not necessarily your forever.In this episode: 💛 Pregnancy after prolapse can feel scary🏋️ Why strength training can actually help prolapse symptoms💨 Managing intra-abdominal pressure during lifting and exercise🚽 Constipation, straining, and why stool softeners matter👶 The reality of being pregnant while carrying a toddler🩲 Compression garments and pessaries for symptom relief🧠 The mental side of prolapse recovery and symptom flare-ups🐦 Cockatiel emotions explained through their little feather crestsProlapse recovery is rarely linear—but needing modifications, support, or symptom management along the way does not mean your body is failing you.Find the Birds: 📧 [email protected]📸 Follow us on Instagram: @ladybirdpt🌿 Book pelvic floor PT visits and learn more at www. ladybirdpt.com⭐ Leave us a review if this episode helped you feel more informed or less alone