Prolapse, Levator Avulsions & Pessaries: What’s Actually Happening (Part 1) — with MELISSA DAVIDSON, PT

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Melissa Davidson, specialist physiotherapist in pelvic health, clinical educator, and PhD, to break down some of the most misunderstood topics in pelvic health. From prolapse to levator avulsions to the role of pessaries, this conversation focuses on what’s actually happening in the body and how we can move away from fear-based messaging toward informed, empowering care.We discuss the reality of anatomical changes, what “normal” really means, and why modification is often more helpful than restriction. Melissa shares clinical insight on assessing and managing prolapse, understanding tissue changes, and helping women feel more confident in their bodies across different life stages, including menopause.We talk about:-Modification over restriction-The role and use of pessaries-Normal anatomical changes-The importance of proper measurements-Tearing and levator avulsions-HRT considerations in menopauseTime Stamps1:00 Introduction6:58 the reality of prolapse17:04 the anatomy of a prolapse21:53 understanding what “normal” means27:45 empowering women before birth31:15 tearing and avulsions38:18 the perineumCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MELISSA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelissapelvicphysio/Website: https://www.drmelissadavidson.com/The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)