7 Reasons Your Booty Hurts After Birth (And The Fix) | 218
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Trish breaks down the often-overlooked issue of postpartum booty pain experienced by new mothers, sharing her personal journey and the critical lessons learned. From her startling experience with her first baby Ian, where a nurse referred to hemorrhoids as 'a patch of cauliflowers,' to understanding various causes, Trish offers insights into tailbone trauma, hemorrhoids, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other sources of pain.
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She provides practical strategies and preventative measures to alleviate this discomfort, emphasizing the importance of proper birth positions, physical therapy, and self-advocacy. With her extensive experience as an online birth educator and 16+ years as a labor and delivery nurse, Trish aims to empower women with the knowledge to reduce postpartum suffering and enjoy a smoother recovery. Tune in to learn how to prevent and manage seven common causes of postpartum booty pain.
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- 01:14 Understanding Postpartum Booty Pain
- 05:17 Tailbone Trauma: Causes and Solutions
- 07:59 Hemorrhoids: The Cauliflower Patch
- 13:25 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Hidden Connection
- 16:35 Birth Positions: Preventing Tailbone Pain
- 20:21 Anal Fissures: The Sharp Pain
- 22:36 Muscle Strain from Pushing
- 25:29 Nerve Damage: The Rare Case
- 27:49 Conclusion: Empowering Your Recovery
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