Pregnancy and postpartum are times of great physical and emotional challenges. In the pelvic floor world, we are often guilty of emphasizing all the challenges and all the "problems" that need healing.

For women with chronic illness, these compounded challenges can be even more daunting. The added stress of pregnancy and postpartum has the potential to exacerbate symptoms and create new ones.

But what would happen if we shifted our focus to the potential for healing and change? What if we spent more time cultivating hope for healing during such a significant life transition?

Let’s talk about just how ‘normal’ leakage is and what can be done about it.