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Preparing For A Rectocele Repair – Prolapse Surgery pelvic organ prolapse prehab prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery surgeon Dec 01, 2020

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 1, 2020 · Updated August 2026

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Preparing for a rectocele repair means addressing pelvic floor strength, bowel habits, and recovery logistics weeks before surgery, not just the day before. A...

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Exercises & Treatments exercises for incontinence kegel exercises kegel mojo pelvic floor physical therapy pelvic floor physiotherapy pelvic organ prolapse vagina coach Nov 30, 2020

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published November 30, 2020 · Updated August 2026

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Pelvic floor dysfunction is best treated with pelvic floor physical therapy, not just kegels, since many symptoms stem from too much muscle tension rather th...

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My Decision To Have Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair are pelvic floor exercises safe during pregnancy? health conditions kegels can help treat pelvic organ prolapse pelvic surgery prolapse surgery rectocele repair women's pelvic health Nov 16, 2020

This post is about my decision to have surgery for my prolapse, a rectocele, that I have lived with for over 8 years now. Surgery is something I have been debating for 4 years and I did not come to this decision lightly but I know it is the right choice for me.

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Effective Kegel Exercises for Incontinence | The Vagina Coach buff muff exercises for incontinence incontinence kegels pelvic floor pelvic floor exercises stress urinary incontinence urge incontinence Sep 10, 2020

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published September 11, 2020

Direct Answer: Effective Kegel exercises for incontinence involve correctly contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles in coordination with your breath, rather than just squeezing random...

Performing Kegels Exercise for Pregnancy | The Vagina Coach are pelvic floor exercises safe during pregnancy? benefits of kegel exercise in pregnancy buff muff app exercises kegels pelvic floor pregnancy Jul 22, 2020

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published July 22, 2020 · Updated August 2026

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Performing kegels during pregnancy is safe and beneficial, but the technique should shift slightly from your pre-pregnancy routine, especially in the final weeks...

Can I Do Kegels On My Period? buff muff kegel mojo kegels menopause menstruation pelvic floor perimenopause women's health Mar 02, 2020

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published March 2, 2020 · Updated August 2026

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Yes, you can do kegels on your period. Pelvic floor exercise remains safe and effective throughout your cycle, though motivation and muscle engagement may feel d...

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"MUM BUM" and Why you Can't Blame the Jeans buff muff app exercises mum bum postpartum Jan 14, 2020

Woman performing a glute bridge exercise on a white rug, lifting her hips off the floor to rebuild glute and pelvic floor strength after pregnancy

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 14, 2020

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"Mum bum" isn't caused by your jeans — it happens when pregnancy shifts your posture, encouraging you to tuck your tailbone and lean on your lower back instead of your glutes, wh...

Cues To Help you Connect with your Core & Pelvic Floor - Jellyfish and Blueberries 28 day challenge core core and pelvic floor exhale jellyfish pelvic floor visualization Jan 13, 2020

Black-and-white photos of blueberries and a jellyfish labeled 'Inhale', used as visual imagery cues to help connect with the core and pelvic floor

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 14, 2020

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There's no single "best" cue for connecting to your core and pelvic floor — the right cue depends on how each person's body responds to imagery and sensation. Two useful visualiz...

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Breathe, Breastfeed and Bathe - Helping Heal your Postparum Body bathe breastfeed breathe core breathe healing postpartum body recovery time Jan 12, 2020

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By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 12, 2020

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Postpartum healing centres on three simple things: breathing to send oxygen and calm to your body, breastfeeding and bonding with your baby, and bathing to soothe your perineum w...

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Pelvic Floor Physio - JUST DO IT! buff muff just do it pelvic floor physio pregnancy restoring core comfidence self-care Jan 12, 2020

Busy mom carrying her toddler and shopping bags on one hip, the kind of everyday load that stresses the core and pelvic floor

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 12, 2020

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Pelvic floor physiotherapy is worth booking before you have symptoms, not after. A pelvic floor physiotherapist assesses your pelvic floor muscles, breathing and deep core, expla...

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