Poop, Painful Sex & Preparing for Pregnancy + Postpartum | Dr. Rachel Fritz
Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Rachel Fritz grew up playing soccer and softball, which developed her passion for rehabilitation and physical therapy. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. As she progressed through the curriculum, Rachel came to realize the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation and the impact dysfunction can have on day-to-day life. She continued her education in the realm of pelvic therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pelvic Health, and throughout her clinical rotations. In this juicy episode, Dr. Fritz spills everything your doctor never told you about pelvic health. From constipation, painful sex myths, and the importance of pelvic floor health in pregnancy and postpartum, Rachel shares everything you need to know about your pelvic floor. Her love for health and fitness helps her continue to grow in her understanding of the body, and challenge herself in her own bodybuilding goals!
Episode Highlights:
Getting to know Rachel
Road to Dr. Fritz
What is the pelvic floor?
Symptoms associated with Pelvic Dysfunction
Peeing, Pooping & the Pelvic Floor
Squatty Potties for Everyone
Painful sex is common but not normal
Pelvic Dysfunction for men
Pelvic Symptoms for Mama + Baby
Recovery for Postpartum
The 6wk Postpartum Checkup
Soda can in your belly
Postpartum hormones in the healing process
Birth Trauma to your Body
Referral Pain
Importance of PFPT for Mamas
Okay, but what about big babies?
Should you be working out in pregnancy?
Movement for Mamas Postpartum
Dealing + Healing Diastasis Recti
Don't give up on your care
Seek Treatment at Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions in Amarillo, TX
Pelvic Service Announcement Podcast + Instagram
Connect with Rachel on IG @rachelkfritz + follow her BB Journey
