MOM STRENGTH
Mom Strength is a podcast hosted by Surabhi Veitch, The Passionate Physio. Surabhi is an Orthopaedic and Pelvic Physiotherapist, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Coach, mentor and mom with a mission to simplify motherhood through discussions on pelvic health, fitness, and realistic self-care.
Episodes drop every 1-2 weeks, and offer a combination of solo episodes, and guest interviews with experts on pelvic health, movement, mindset, parenting, nutrition, mental health, diversity and all the wonderful things that impact our motherhood experience.
We have real, honest conversations where we raise the bar and challenge the status quo on what it means to be a mother. We also aim to empower, uplift and elevate marginalized voices, including those of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and racialized Peoples of Colour.
Come discover your mom strength, inside and out!
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89. How Breastfeeding Impacts Sexual Desire with Dr. Rachel Ollivier
“I always say sexuality is an evolution throughout the lifespan and postpartum is no different,” says Dr. Rachel Ollivier. Surabhi Veitch chats with Dr. Ollivier about sexual health after birth. We discuss what impacts sexual health after birth, the fear of pain when returning to sexual activities postpartum, and the impact of birth on body image.
Episode outline:
Sexual health after birth
What impacts your sexual health after birth
Your identity of being a mother and being a sexual being
Body image after giving birth and how that impacts your
How the meaning of your parts of your can change after giving birth (i.e breasts)
The fear of pain when returning to sexual activities after birth
Using masturbation to learn what feels safe and comfortable before returning to sex, taking agency with their body to get to know their bodies again
Postpartum recovery - the importance of getting help and not thinking my body will always look and feel this way after giving birth
Taboo of masturbation for females
Pressure from your partner to have sex
Redefining intimacy and emotional closeness postpartum
Breaking down the idea of what ‘normal’ sex looks like,
Redefining what sex and pleasure actually means to you
How can people cultivate emotional intimacy if they're used to having physical intimacy as the main event?
The six week check - is it a one size fits all?
Disclaimer: These podcast episodes do not replace the advice of your medical or healthcare practitioner, and cannot address your unique circumstances. All episodes and conversations are for educational and informational purposes only. While Surabhi Veitch tries to vet guest experts, she is not responsible for the actions or opinions of guest experts.