Pee when you sneeze? Still wondering what happened to your core after having kids? If the only advice you've heard is "just do Kegels," this conversation is for you.

In Part 1 of our two-part conversation, orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Angela Turnow joins Carrie and Lori to explain what the pelvic floor is and why she looks beyond one muscle group when someone comes to her for help. We talk about leaking, changes after pregnancy, the connection between your hips, abs, ribs, and pelvic floor, and why it's okay to ask more questions when the advice you've been given isn't helping.

Angela also shares her own experience of feeling unfamiliar with her body after having children. It's an honest conversation about symptoms women often joke about, quietly put up with, or don't realize they can bring up with a professional.

What pelvic floor advice have you heard most often? Tell us in the comments.

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00:00 Angela - Part 1: Why Kegels Aren't Enough

00:05 Introduction

01:09 Meet Angela

12:21 What Is the Pelvic Floor?

20:08 The Prolapse Conversation

25:33 The Emsella Chair

Find Angela:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activemotherhood/

Website: https://activemotherhood.mvt.so/

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This conversation is for education and discussion. If you're experiencing leaking, pelvic pain, or other symptoms, a qualified healthcare professional can help you understand your options.