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183: Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Kat Vigo, founder of Painless Pregnancy

Mar 7, 2024

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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Kathleen 'Kat' Vigo, founder of Painless Pregnancy, discussing her transition to obstetric physical therapy following the birth of her first child in 2012. 

She gets into the anatomical mechanics of birth, highlighting the importance of pelvic floor conditioning and its relation to urinary incontinence and urge, especially as it pertains to childbirth. Kat also discusses postpartum sexual health, and how hormonal changes and physical trauma can disrupt sexual function.

She encourages listeners to stay connected to their bodies and advocates for pelvic floor training exercises, both pre and post-partum, to bolster sexual and overall health.

We talk about:

  • 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
  • 2:31 Kat’s Personal Experience with Pregnancy and Birth
  • 7:10 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health
  • 13:18 How Physical Therapy Can Support Pregnancy and Birth
  • 20:04 Understanding the Process of Childbirth
  • 20:56 Personal Experience and Changes After Childbirth
  • 22:09 Understanding the Pelvic Floor and Its Importance
  • 23:12 Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on the Pelvic Floor
  • 26:02 Exercises to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor
  • 29:37 The Connection Between the Core and the Pelvic Floor
  • 32:07 Impact of Childbirth on Women's Sexual Health
  • 37:45 Connecting with Your Body Post-Childbirth

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