Pelvic Floor Recovery After Birth...

Pelvic Floor Recovery After Birth: What’s Normal, What’s Not & How to Heal Naturally with Dr. Danyell Russell

Functional Medicine For Moms | First-Time Parents Navigating... by Dr. Kelly Moline, PharmD & Landon Moline

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Leaking when you sneeze or laugh? Feeling heaviness “down there”? Pain with intimacy, core weakness, or constipation that just won’t go away? These are all signs your pelvic floor might need more attention — no matter how long it’s been since you gave birth.

In this empowering episode, Kelly sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Danyell Russell to break down what’s really happening with your body during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. You’ll learn:

  • What the pelvic floor actually is — and why it matters beyond birth recovery
  • What’s happening in the first few weeks postpartum and how to safely begin gentle healing (why “5-5-5” isn’t ideal for everyone!)
  • How long true recovery really takes (hint: it’s not just 6-12 weeks)
  • How  ... 
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