POP Research Update

What do you tell your clients when they ask about their risk of prolapse or if a prolapse will be worse after a subsequent birth?In today’s podcast, Lynn speaks with Taryn Hallam the founder of Women’s Health Training Associates in Australia about pelvic organ prolapse: the potential causes and risk factors as well as what role pelvic health therapists can play.POP stands for pelvic organ prolapse, and it is a condition in women where there is dysfunction in the bladder, uterus or rectum ligamentous support. There are multiple causes of prolapse both genetic and environmental. It is important to note that an anterior prolapse is very different from a posterior prolapse, and that they require different treatments. You don’t want to miss this summary of the research on prolapse and how pelvic health therapists are able to support women with prolapse.Taryn will be speaking on obstetric anal sphincter injuries in the 2024 Birth Healing Summit coming this April. Details are coming soon to an inbox near you! If you do not get IBH communications via email, sign up for the Institute for Birth Healing Newsletter to make sure you receive the Birth Healing Summit details.Have a comment or question about today’s episode? I would love to hear from you. Message me on Instagram or Facebook, or Email Me. If you enjoyed today’s podcast and are interested in more topics to support your clinical practice and treating your clients, find us on your favorite podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.  To learn more visit: InstituteforBirthHealing.comABOUT TODAY’S SPEAKERTaryn Hallam is a physiotherapist, educator, and the founder of Women’s Health Training Associates in Sydney, Australia.Visit Institute for Birth Healing to learn more about how to care for the pregnant and postpartum body: CLICK HERE