Deep Dive in Pelvic Health with Dr. Victoria Clement

Guest:
Dr. Victoria Clement - Physical Therapist specializing in Pelvic Floor Health, Orthopedics, Perinatal Rehab, and Birth Doula

Host:  
Kat, NASM-certified personal trainer and nutritionist, founder of KatFit Strength.

Episode Overview: 
In today’s episode, Kat welcomes Dr. Victoria Clement, a physical therapist and birth doula, to discuss all things related to pelvic floor health, especially for women during the perinatal and postpartum stages. Together, they dive into how strength training and pelvic floor therapy can empower women at all stages of life—from young athletes to postpartum recovery and beyond. Dr. Clement shares valuable insights on the common issues women face, including pelvic pain, diastasis recti, and pelvic organ prolapse, while shedding light on myths surrounding pelvic floor therapy, even for C-section mamas.

Topics Covered:
- The importance of pelvic floor therapy throughout different life stages
- Strength training benefits during pregnancy and postpartum
- Addressing common issues like pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and leaking
- The role of strength and mobility in long-term health and resilience
- Why pelvic floor therapy matters even after a C-section
- How investing in your body during pregnancy leads to smoother recovery

Key Takeaways:
1. Pelvic Floor Therapy Myths: Dr. Clement debunks the myth that pelvic floor health only matters for vaginal births, highlighting the importance of care for C-section mamas as well.
   
2. Postpartum Challenges: Kat and Dr. Clement explore the many challenges women face postpartum, from pelvic heaviness to leaking, and how these can be addressed with targeted therapy and training.

3. Empowering Women Beyond “Snapback Culture”: The episode encourages women to move beyond the pressure of "bouncing back" post-baby and to focus on building strength and confidence through sustainable practices.

4. Strength Training’s Role in Recovery: Investing in strength training and pelvic floor health during pregnancy not only improves labor but also aids in a smoother recovery postpartum.

5. The Role of Hormones: They touch on how the perimenopausal stage affects pelvic floor health and how preparation in earlier life stages can lead to better outcomes.

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Resources Mentioned:  
- Follow Dr. Victoria Clement on https://www.instagram.com/restorethefloor.doc/
- Learn more about Dr. Victoria Clement https://www.restorethefloorpt.com/