You pushed out a human. You’re chasing a toddler. And your body still doesn’t feel like yours.

If you’ve been dealing with leaking when you sneeze, a heavy feeling in your pelvis, pain during sex, or a belly that still doesn’t look or feel right — this episode is for you. And before you tell yourself “it’s fine, it’s just part of having kids”… I need you to press play first.

I sat down with Youstina Gerges, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of A Rise Above Physical Therapy in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and we had the most honest, no-fluff conversation about what’s actually happening in your body after birth — and what you can do about it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why so many moms are still dealing with postpartum symptoms years after having their baby
• What diastasis recti actually is and how it affects more than just your abs
• The real reason sex doesn’t feel the same (and what to do about it)
• What that heavy, dragging pelvic feeling actually means — and why it’s not something you just “push through”
• Pelvic organ prolapse: what it is, what it feels like, and when to get help
• Why leaking when you sneeze, jump, or laugh is common but NOT normal
• When to see a pelvic floor PT and what to expect at your first appointment

Whether you’re 6 weeks postpartum or your “baby” just started preschool — it is never too late to get support for your body.

Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me @ashleyventriceco — I love seeing who’s listening. And if you have a mama friend who needs to hear this, please send it her way. This is exactly the kind of conversation that changes things.

Connect with Youstina: Youstina Gerges — A Rise Above Physical Therapy Location: Wyckoff, New Jersey

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