Do you have any questions about what's happening down there now that you are pregnant or became a mom? This is the time to ask them! Come join us for a tea (or 2 or 3) & some snacks on a Saturday morning. It's pelvic floor time. Just bring good vibes & embarrassing questions. We will do the rest. Laughs guaranteed.
It all started some years ago with an invitation from the Positive Birth Movement to give a short talk on the pelvic floor. The short talk ended up in an improvised 3 hour Q & A session and gave us the impression that women WANT and NEED to know more about their pelvic floors. Where is it, what does it do, why is it important, how can you protect and care for it during pregnancy & labor... all these questions will be answered during the workshop. This is not a regular course, but rather an opportunity to discover more about your body, share experiences with other moms & clear up doubts.
Questions & doubts that come up regularly are...
- Do I really need to do all those Kegels? What is a proper Kegel anyway?
- I've heard of this debate squat vs kegel and I'm confused
- Which positions should I chose to give birth if I want to protect my perineum?
- Should I do a perineal massage? Is it worth it?
- I'm scared of an episiotomy... what are the consequences?
- I'm 7 months pregnant and I can't laugh without leaking... should I be worried?
- I gave birth 2 years ago and sex is still painful, what can be the problem?
- I've had a C-section. Can I still have pelvic floor issues?
- What is a quiff? And why do I have so many now?
- What is a pelvic organ prolapse? Should I be concerned?
- What is a diastasis recti? Why some women get it while others don't?
And the list goes on!
When? Every second Saturday of the month, every 2 months. Next confirmed dates in 2016: Saturday May 14th, Saturday July 14th, Saturday September 10th, Saturday November 12th 2016.
From 10am, until 1pm the latest.
Where? Mundo Verloskundige Praktijk, Scheveningseweg 72, 2517KX The Hague.
How much? Donation based. We do ask you for a minimum of €5, since we need to cover the costs of the space, drinks and snacks. The rest is up to you. If you think we've helped you in any way, higher amounts are very welcome :-). If you have trouble to pay at the moment, let us know, we can always arrange something.
Do I have to confirm attendance? Yes, please, 3 days in advance at the latest.
What if I have to cancel? There's no cancellation policy, but we would appreciate it if you cancel in advance. Places fill in quickly and some people on the waiting list could use your spot.
Other important info: the workshop will be in English. Babies are very welcome as long as mama still carries them (although we suggest you arrange some babysitting: you will make the most of the workshop if you don't get too distracted ;-)).
Who will give the workshop? Sofía, the pelvic physio of our team (sometimes along with Cat, depending on amount of participants)