Functional Pelvic Health Podcast

In this episode of the Functional Pelvic Health Podcast, host Dr. Norah is joined by her mother to recount the birth story of her oldest son, Lucas, during the spring of 2020. With her husband Ben deployed overseas and unable to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, they share the logistical and emotional hurdles of the birth, the unexpected twists during labor, adjusting to the postpartum recovery amid pandemic protocols, and the delayed reunion with Ben. The episode offers ...

Comprehensive Postpartum Care with Dr. Ashley Wofford In this episode of the Functional Pelvic Health Podcast, Dr. Norah welcomes Dr. Ashley Wofford, a family medicine physician and international board-certified lactation consultant. In this episode, Norah & Dr. Wofford Discuss her journey into breastfeeding support and postpartum careThe gaps she noticed in traditional postpartum care, and how her practice, Sage MD, addresses these gaps. The importance of personalized c...

Menopause Management For Active Women: Hormone Therapy, Exercise, and Nutrition Tips In this episode of the Functional Pelvic Health Podcast, host Norah welcomes Erin Kosich, a family nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in primary care. Erin & Norah discuss: Erin's journey into primary care and her dedication to supporting women, especially through menopause. The benefits of her membership-based primary care model at Compass Health, which focuses on accessible a...

Functional Phyzio Website In this episode of the Functional Pelvic Health Podcast, host Dr. Norah welcomes Dana Solomon, Functional Phyzio's newest pelvic floor specialist. They discuss the intricate relationship between the nervous system and the pelvic floor. Dana explains the basic functions of the nervous system and its impact on various bodily states and functions, including movement and muscle tension. The conversation covers: how a dysregulated nervous system can lead...

Functional Phyzio Website In this episode of the Functional Pelvic Health Podcast, Dr. Norah and her husband Ben, discuss various Kegel trainers and apps designed to help with pelvic floor symptoms. They delve into the functionality of popular devices like PeriFit and Elvie, which provide feedback through Bluetooth-connected apps, and evaluate the supporting research. The conversation highlights the pros and cons of using these devices versus traditional Kegel exercise apps, which ...

Functional Phyzio Website Understanding Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: A Guide for Active Women In this episode of the Functional Pelvic Health Podcast, host Dr. Norah Whitten, joined by her husband Ben, discusses the basics and importance of pelvic floor physical therapy. They explore What pelvic floor muscles are & their functions The difference between standard physical therapy and pelvic floor physical therapy. Common issues treated like incontinence and prolapse&nbsp...

In this episode Dr. Norah discusses why you probably don't need to be stretching your hamstrings, even if they feel tight. The hamstrings have an impact on what is going on at our pelvis and pelvic floor muscles and when the hamstrings aren't doing their job it can contribute to pelvic floor issues and symptoms. Alternative exercises to stretching your hamstrings: Bridge Romanian Deadlift Stability Ball Hamstring Curl This podcast is for information only and does not provide medical...

In this episode, Dr. Norah shares the story of her recent brith with her daughter, Maddie Jean. She is also joined by her Doula Miriam Lam ( https://designated-doula.com )