Episode 328: Exercising in Pregnancy with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about exercising in pregnancy if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. They dive into what pelvic organ prolapse is, how best to approach movement, addressing constipation, and how exercising in pregnancy may be a saving grace!

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Resources and References

• Anita’s Bump to Birth self-study program: bumptobirthmethod.com
• TBAB Episode 183 - Navigating Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Nicole
• TBAB Episode 2223 - Exercising with Prolapse 101

Show Notes

0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth self-study is ready for YOU!

2:55 - What we are talking about today!

3:05 - What IS pelvic organ prolapse?

7:14 - What we’ve heard from folks who are coming to work with us with a prolapse (their whys, concerns, etc)

10:42 - How balancing out strength and mobility work while pregnant will benefit you

12:25 - Addressing constipation to relieve increased symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse

14:09 - How exercising in pregnancy gives you a head start on your birth recovery

15:59 - Additional benefits of exercise