73: Navigating Your Caesarean Birth: Expert Advice for an Empowered Birth Experience with Midwife and C-section Whisperer Leonie Rastas

77: The Ultimate Lowdown: Final thoughts and Conclusions for Your Prolapse in this Season Finale

DESCRIPTION Welcome to the season finale of The Lowdown with Bravemumma, a community dedicated to supporting and empowering women living with pelvic organ prolapse. It's been an incredible journey this season, and in today's episode, we're going to take a look back at all the insightful conversations we've had. If you missed any of the episodes, consider this your cheat sheet to catch up and find the information you need. Let's do it!  NB: You may notice that episode 70 is missing from this list. It was an unintentional oversight and you should check it out if your are wanting to know more about breath work.  Links For You: All updates can be found here in the off season: https://linktr.ee/bravemumma  [https://linktr.ee/bravemumma] 1. The Empowered Motherhood Program: https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/ [https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/] 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop]   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke [https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagina-Broke-childbirth/dp/1925921344/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=] Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/ [https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/]   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRtRTNPa2ZucHJfRFVlOTJ6NGRLWmZnOW1TZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsT3JNTWVXNFNHZ21MbVNpS29DMks4MklBOXBCNk9ZQWdmQWZqY3BxNEtpTURURmx6NlE2SlJvcExvOGUzNmFaRGcwcWZKcWVSZE9DQ2JJUHlEY0t3U1FUWUtOT1Jjal9TUG03aldVa1ZvTWFQWVlhYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbravemumma%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58] Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEpQQk5TbTQ3NDZnOXh0SjlQeDd6eC05eXFBd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNUNYOEFnWlhpSVYxaVdUd3dma2JRazlXanE0czFubHdNN1JWd0JpZklQdmRqeU0za1g5aUJZT1BuSFd3LWxYWFhpcFV4d3Y2UlhaLWRPSF9iZjNpeFdMaF96djRIX2lBOHprclo2MF8zaG8ycGJwbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bravemumma.com%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58]   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

76: Revolutionising Pessaries: The Future of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Revealed - Find Out When You Can Try It, an update from REIA Health

DESCRIPTION If you're seeking help living with pelvic organ prolapse to manage your symptoms, look no further than this episode. Join us for this follow-up conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health.  Listen to episode #22 with Kaitlyn for the first interview before this update: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eu8rn-113304b [https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eu8rn-113304b] (The Promotion with Madame Flavour Tea is no longer available, sorry).  Sign up for the REIA newsletter for the latest updates on the FDA approval and when you will be able to try this new pessary for you.  Let us know what you think of this update. Leave your comments below or DM via Instagram @bravemumma.  This episode is for you if you want to know more about: * pelvic organ prolapse  * pessaries for prolapse * prolapse symptoms  * medical trials  * advocating for better women's pelvic health Links For You: 1. Special Guest: Kaitlyn from REIA Health. Sign up for their newsletter: https://www.reiahealth.com/ [https://www.reiahealth.com/] 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop]   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke [https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagina-Broke-childbirth/dp/1925921344/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=] Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/ [https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/]   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRtRTNPa2ZucHJfRFVlOTJ6NGRLWmZnOW1TZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsT3JNTWVXNFNHZ21MbVNpS29DMks4MklBOXBCNk9ZQWdmQWZqY3BxNEtpTURURmx6NlE2SlJvcExvOGUzNmFaRGcwcWZKcWVSZE9DQ2JJUHlEY0t3U1FUWUtOT1Jjal9TUG03aldVa1ZvTWFQWVlhYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbravemumma%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58] Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEpQQk5TbTQ3NDZnOXh0SjlQeDd6eC05eXFBd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNUNYOEFnWlhpSVYxaVdUd3dma2JRazlXanE0czFubHdNN1JWd0JpZklQdmRqeU0za1g5aUJZT1BuSFd3LWxYWFhpcFV4d3Y2UlhaLWRPSF9iZjNpeFdMaF96djRIX2lBOHprclo2MF8zaG8ycGJwbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bravemumma.com%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58]   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

75: Unlock Your Optimum Pelvic Health - Discover the Surprising Benefits of Pilates for Pelvic Organ Prolapse with the Founder of the Pilates Project

DESCRIPTION If you're seeking effective ways to enhance your pelvic health and reduce your prolapse symptoms, look no further than Pilates. Join us in this enlightening interview with Maghan from The Pilates Project as we delve into the unexpected advantages of Pilates for women facing pelvic organ prolapse. Discover how Pilates can not only bolster your pelvic health but also unlock your overall fitness potential. This podcast conversation will equip you with valuable insights to kickstart your Pilates journey with ZERO equipment and witness the transformative benefits firsthand. From mental well-being to exercise, fitness, and managing POP symptoms, we leave no stone unturned. If you're eager to embark on a path toward improved pelvic health, listen to this interview with Maghan. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: * pelvic organ prolapse  * Pilates for prolapse * movement as your medicine * how to create a new exercise routine that sticks * prolapse symptoms and exercise * how to do Pilates at home with ZERO equipment  * advocating for better women's pelvic health Links For You: 1. 50% off your first month of Pilates Project: http://studio.pilatesproject.com/checkout?code=bravemumma&plan=monthly [http://studio.pilatesproject.com/checkout?code=bravemumma&plan=monthly] 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop]   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke [https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagina-Broke-childbirth/dp/1925921344/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=] Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/ [https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/]   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRtRTNPa2ZucHJfRFVlOTJ6NGRLWmZnOW1TZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsT3JNTWVXNFNHZ21MbVNpS29DMks4MklBOXBCNk9ZQWdmQWZqY3BxNEtpTURURmx6NlE2SlJvcExvOGUzNmFaRGcwcWZKcWVSZE9DQ2JJUHlEY0t3U1FUWUtOT1Jjal9TUG03aldVa1ZvTWFQWVlhYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbravemumma%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58] Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEpQQk5TbTQ3NDZnOXh0SjlQeDd6eC05eXFBd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNUNYOEFnWlhpSVYxaVdUd3dma2JRazlXanE0czFubHdNN1JWd0JpZklQdmRqeU0za1g5aUJZT1BuSFd3LWxYWFhpcFV4d3Y2UlhaLWRPSF9iZjNpeFdMaF96djRIX2lBOHprclo2MF8zaG8ycGJwbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bravemumma.com%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58]   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

74:A Better Way to Support Your Pelvic Health: Lauren Flemming’s Journey with Prolapse and Hem Support Wear

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around support garments for women living with pelvic organ prolapse. Our special guest Lauren Flemming is a mumma of two little 'kiddos' and after her personal struggles with prolapse decided to design her own support garment after being unsatisfied with what was available on the market.  Lauren shares how she's designed the first support garment that is also your underwear, eliminating the need for multiple layers. Lauren is passionate about helping other women living with prolapse symptoms and will be ready to share her design this coming June/July.  Sign up for the Hem Support Ware newsletter to be the first to know when they have launched.  Newsletter 10% off sign up: https://hemsupportwear.com/ This episode is for you if you want to know more about: * pelvic organ prolapse  * support garments for prolapse  * pelvic floor physiotherapy for prolapse  * prolapse education  * prolapse and thrush * advocating for better women's pelvic health NB: The sound for this episode has been produced to the best quality possible. We do apologize for the slight eco and thought this conversation was too valuable not to share.  Links For You: Special Guest - Lauren Flemming: https://hemsupportwear.com/ 1. Hem Support Wear IG: https://www.instagram.com/hemsupportwear/ 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop]   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke - https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagi... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnp1ZG1iVnh5UDhidjM4aWdiS3dzYWJTWm5lZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuXzIydHEya3pSZ2RtZ3FMbFkxMnMxLVF3Tml4NXUzS2k0N1o5QnhyWl9YQjZlaUpmX2l3QXJIOU9RNWtueWFGa1NmX1JnNmo5S040bEROZ3hYOEQ5WnRhVVZGaVNTSTJIX0FuVFJueVpkNGtBTFhmQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FDay-My-Vagina-Broke-childbirth%2Fdp%2F1925921344&v=TcaYsNKKY58] Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mail... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazFkTkxULW9pWkFMOGZqbDBzUUtLYkZnbkhFQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMWJyUy12RVZsdldpbExSOHdXN01BU0x3bGtMVjdoUFdPbjVRYk02cm5WdGFpdEFwNlVxc2xwRlo2bFhkVHNsNjg1d0lTRjBObWpUU1Q5TmxybUZ3M3cxcXQxUTBuSFF2cmhqRXZjak16dUtiMTJXRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58]   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRtRTNPa2ZucHJfRFVlOTJ6NGRLWmZnOW1TZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsT3JNTWVXNFNHZ21MbVNpS29DMks4MklBOXBCNk9ZQWdmQWZqY3BxNEtpTURURmx6NlE2SlJvcExvOGUzNmFaRGcwcWZKcWVSZE9DQ2JJUHlEY0t3U1FUWUtOT1Jjal9TUG03aldVa1ZvTWFQWVlhYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbravemumma%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58] Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEpQQk5TbTQ3NDZnOXh0SjlQeDd6eC05eXFBd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNUNYOEFnWlhpSVYxaVdUd3dma2JRazlXanE0czFubHdNN1JWd0JpZklQdmRqeU0za1g5aUJZT1BuSFd3LWxYWFhpcFV4d3Y2UlhaLWRPSF9iZjNpeFdMaF96djRIX2lBOHprclo2MF8zaG8ycGJwbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bravemumma.com%2F&v=TcaYsNKKY58]   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

73: Navigating Your Caesarean Birth: Expert Advice for an Empowered Birth Experience with Midwife and C-section Whisperer Leonie Rastas

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around Caesarean Awareness Month with our special guest Leonie Rastas, also known as the C-section whisperer. With her background in midwifery and having six children of her own born via C-section, Leonie is an expert in all things related to C-section birth and recovery. Leonie shares her experience and expertise on topics such as birth trauma, advocating for yourself during a C-section birth, recovering from a C-section, VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section), and more. She also talks about the importance of continuing the conversation around Caesarean awareness beyond this awareness month. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: * Caesarean birth * Recovery from a C-section birth * Birth trauma * Advocating for yourself during a C-section birth * VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section) * Continuing the conversation around Caesarean awareness Links For You: Special Guest:  Leonie Rastas https://www.caesarcare.com/ [https://www.caesarcare.com/]  We're also excited to share The Empowered Motherhood [https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/] App is supporting our Bravemumma Community by providing 10% off the lifetime of your membership when you use the code BRAVE10. *This needs to be purchased via their website (not the app).  1. The Empowered Motherhood Program: https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/ [https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/] 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free. 3. Instagram: @bravemumma [https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/]   Credits: Host: Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson