1 hr 1 min
EP71: Redefining "Normal": Positivity and Passion in Pelvic PT with Dr. Kamaria Washington The Momversation Podcast
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In this episode, Leah and Melissa welcome physical therapist and pelvic health expert, Dr. Kamaria Washington to the podcast. Dr. Washington begins by telling about her educational background and her love of travel, which she uses as a means for practicing self-care and maintaining a sense of identity beyond her career. She then shares her wealth of knowledge regarding pelvic health and physical therapy, specifically as it pertains to pregnant or postpartum moms. Dr. Washington is also an advocate for Black mothers and discusses the many factors that impact the United States’ despicably high maternal mortality rate among Black mothers.
The Book Blurb in this episode is from Kathy Wang’s recent novel, Imposter Syndrome. For more about this author and her work, visit www.bykathywang.com.
A few other noteworthy mentions include the MOMMIES Act (Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Service Act), spearheaded by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Cory Booker, and this information from the CDC about reproductive health and maternal mortality. Make sure to follow Dr. Washington on Instagram to see all of her incredible content on pelvic health and physical therapy.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram!
In this episode, Leah and Melissa welcome physical therapist and pelvic health expert, Dr. Kamaria Washington to the podcast. Dr. Washington begins by telling about her educational background and her love of travel, which she uses as a means for practicing self-care and maintaining a sense of identity beyond her career. She then shares her wealth of knowledge regarding pelvic health and physical therapy, specifically as it pertains to pregnant or postpartum moms. Dr. Washington is also an advocate for Black mothers and discusses the many factors that impact the United States’ despicably high maternal mortality rate among Black mothers.
The Book Blurb in this episode is from Kathy Wang’s recent novel, Imposter Syndrome. For more about this author and her work, visit www.bykathywang.com.
A few other noteworthy mentions include the MOMMIES Act (Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Service Act), spearheaded by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Cory Booker, and this information from the CDC about reproductive health and maternal mortality. Make sure to follow Dr. Washington on Instagram to see all of her incredible content on pelvic health and physical therapy.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram!
1 hr 1 min