Strong as a Mother
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Looking for a place where women are supporting women? Stop right here! Gone are the days where women's health topics are taboo and embarrassing to talk about. We are here to shine a light on women's health, shed the stigma around pelvic health issues, learn from other women in health care and women-led businesses, and learn something about our own bodies along the way. Not everyone..
Strong as a Mother
9M ago
Bladder leakage or urinary incontinence is not something that you just have to learn to live with. It can improve, even resolve completely! On today's episode, Dr. Elizabeth gives an overview of some of the interventions (or treatments) that can help ..read more
Strong as a Mother
9M ago
Today’s episode is all about peeing your pants. It happens more than you think, it is indeed pretty common amongst women. The current statistic is that 1 in 2 women actually suffer from some type of urinary incontinence. Yikes! We have got to change that statistic! And that starts with you (& us ..read more
Strong as a Mother
9M ago
On today's episode, we are talking about the proper way to actually pee. Once we are potty trained as a child, we usually never revisit the right ways to engage our bodies as we pee. Peeing should not be rushed and a peaceful experience for us. Listen in as Dr. Elizabeth educates us on how to properly engage our bodies as we pee so we can have a happier and healthier bladder ..read more
Strong as a Mother
10M ago
In episode 3 of our bladder series we talk about hydration, the fact that the bladder LOVES water and the recommended daily intake amount for women. Join in to find out all of the facts ..read more
Strong as a Mother
11M ago
If you are wondering if bladder irritants are part of why you are experiencing bladder pain, urgency, frequency, or leakage, Today we discuss a couple of things you can try to experiment with to see what might be bothering your bladder. Knowledge is power and the more you know the happier you can help your bladder to be ..read more
Strong as a Mother
11M ago
Why Do We Pee...
Join Dr. Elizabeth on this journey of the bladder series where we will clear the air on some of the misconceptions about women and their bladders.
On the "Strong As A Mother" podcast, we are all about removing the taboo of talking about our bodies and replacing embarrassment with empowerment. We do this through learning how our bodies work and what to do when they aren’t working how we know they should.
On this two part episode, Dr. Elizabeth will discuss what the bladder is and why it does what it does. And, she will give you the insight and information as to how ..read more
Strong as a Mother
1y ago
Tune in as one of our most recent graduates speaks on her experience with Body Works, her back story and struggles with urinary frequency before finding pelvic floor physical therapy, and the significant changes to her quality of life since completing her therapy. We appreciate Lu coming on to be so real and so honest about her story! Take a listen!  ..read more
Strong as a Mother
1y ago
Tune in for the latest episode of our 'Strong As A Mother' Podcast as we hear from Dr. Jessica Obeysekare and Dr. Neha Hudepohl. They are both reproductive psychologists in the Upstate, helping to take care of women's mental health needs at the time of reproductive transition.
Have you ever heard of reproductive psychology?
The majority of the field focuses on prenatal and postpartum care. Helping women with the transition into motherhood, as well as those battling infertility and/or pregnancy loss.
Both Dr. Obeysekare and Dr. Hudepohl are passionate about helping women overcome th ..read more
Strong as a Mother
1y ago
Tune in with us for the latest episode of our 'Strong As A Mother' podcast as we are joined by Bethany Arrington of Genesis Birth and Wellness. Bethany is the first African American woman to offer home birth and a birth center in the Upstate. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife with over 15 years of experience working with mamas and women's health. She began her journey as a labor and delivery nurse but made her way into Midwifery Care, with 10 years' experience in the field today. During her career, she has delivered 700 babies!! Now THAT is impressive. Bethany touches on the importance of the r ..read more
Strong as a Mother
1y ago
Tune in with us as Dr. Rebecca Rinko, of Bon Secours Urogynecology, dives into the world of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Rinko is a surgeon who specializes in pelvic floor issues. She has a passion for educating women about their pelvic floors and works with them to individualize a care plan unique to their needs. Listen as she addresses the common question of urogynecology vs gynecology and enlightens us on her most favorite conditions to treat. Her ultimate goal is to help improve the quality of life of patients by treating problems related to urinary incontinence a ..read more