All Things Pelvic Health with Dr. Tara Sullivan

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Tara Sullivan, a pelvic health specialist, discussing everything pelvic health-related. Tara and Jacqueline discuss a variety of topics that sometimes can be overlooked in postpartum. They clear up some common misconceptions and establish a baseline for pelvic health in general. 

Dr. Tara Sullivan has specialized in Pelvic floor dysfunction, treating bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunctions. She addresses these issues in postpartum, and how to seek a practitioner near you. Tara also gives some insight to prevent children from bedwetting, and some other great tips for pelvic health.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to tell if you need to seek out a pelvic health specialist
• Where to find a pelvic health specialist
• About postpartum bowel/bladder/sexual dysfunction

A glance at this episode:

• [8:01] Pelvic floor and pelvic health
• [12:47] How to get help for pelvic floor dysfunction
• [17:17] Catheter and urinary retention after surgery
• [21:31] What hormones affect the pelvic area
• [25:43] How to determine whether or not to use cables
• [32:31] How to prevent bedwetting in children
• [39:48] Misconceptions about perimenopause and life expectancy
• [45:37] Establishing a baseline for pelvic health
• [50:32] Where you can find a pelvic floor specialist

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