81. Supporting Fertility as a Pelvic Health Physio with Dr. Yeni Abraham
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Surabhi chats with Dr. Yeni Abraham, pelvic physical therapist and creator of the Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist (PRFS) Certification Program, all about infertility, the importance of prioritizing sexual wellness, and using a holistic approach to supporting fertility.
We discuss:
What is infertility and how to know when to get help?
The ideal age for fertility and impact of advanced maternal age
How lack of time impacts fertility especially for busy, Type A successful women
How the western medical and traditional cultural approaches both play a key role in fertility
How culture and the search for economic stability can impacts an immigrant’s experience with fertility
Importance of education on regular intercourse, pleasure, orgasms and sexual wellness as part of fertility treatment
When should genetic and reproductive testing come into play
The role of a pelvic floor physical therapist in supporting fertility (including performing fertility screens!)
The importance of shared decision making rather than resorting to the patriarchal model of healthcare
Fibroids, premature ovarian failure and other fertility cases that keep Dr Yeni up at night
Dr. Yeni’s services including mentorship, PRFS Certification Program, and masterclasses on endometriosis, adenomyosis, irregular periods
How Dr. Yeni prioritizes happiness and self-care as a mom and successful business owner
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Dr. Yeni Abraham Bio:
Dr. Oluwayeni Abraham, PT, DPT, is a vivacious and forward-thinking pelvic physical therapist and pelvic educator based in the Dallas-Fort.Worth area. She practices and teaches from a place of purpose to address the fertility concerns, pelvic pain and pregnancy related conditions women struggle with. As patients fondly call her, “Dr.Yeni” is also a mentor, teacher and practices using gynovisceral manipulation techniques to treat and manage female mechanical infertility. Her use of these skills in practice has addressed hormonal issues, ovulatory concerns and numerous reproductive diagnoses impacting fertility. Dr.Yeni is formidable woman and hails as a proud first-gen Nigerian. She is a fertility warrior who is now a mother after a battle with infertility. She is happily married with a wonderful son, passionate about mentoring young women and aiming to provide expert level care for all women.
Connect with Dr. Yeni & Important Links:
—Instagram @triggeredpt
—Sign up for Dr. Yeni’s courses and programs: https://www.triggeredacademy.com
Connect with Surabhi:
Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
