Pelvis Party

It’s something that’s more common than we realize, but pain during sex doesn’t have to be a thing in your life. Certified Nurse Midwife and certified sexual health counselor, Carrie Rochester, joins us again in this discussion to talk about various causes and solutions to pain during sex. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Pelvic Floor Therapy…what even IS it? Kegels, right? Well, maybe. But, maybe not. In this episode of Pelvis Party, we talk with Gretchen Young, Physical Therapist at Olmsted Medical Center. She specializes in female urinary incontinence and pelvic pain and introduces us to exactly WHAT pelvic floor therapy is and essentially why it’s considered core strength. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pel...

We have a goal at Pelvis Party…to ensure you never feel alone. That you feel equipped with the knowledge you need to address health issues or concerns you might have with your primary care provider. Sometimes, you might have a question that you feel is so uncommon, no one else could possibly have asked it…we got you. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

UTIs. If you’ve had one before, you know that all too familiar tingle — the tell-tale sign that you’re most likely on your way to a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). It’s probably the weekend…you probably have big plans. Now what? In this episode of Pelvis Party, we’re joined by Tara Suffrins, Nurse Practitioner at in Women’s Health at Olmsted Medical Center. She talks with us about why we get UTIs,...

Meet Olmsted Medical Center’s first full-time Hospitalist, Dr. Margaret Dow, OB-GYN (and Department Chair)! So what is a hospitalist? Also, what can you expect when you give birth at Olmsted Medical Center? We’ll also hear how much the population grows in 24 hours and a few *crazy* birth stories. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

It can be tempting to think that you need fancy products to clean your pelvic area. Especially with all of the beautiful marketing and clever packaging. So truly, what’s right for you? Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

The vagina is an amazing and powerful organ. Did you know that the vagina cleans itself? It can be easy to think we need to do a lot to keep ourselves clean down there, but the truth is, water and a soft cloth will do just fine. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

While scary sounding, having a colposcopy procedure prevents even scarier situations down the road. If there were abnormal cells on your PAP smear, a colposcopy is the next step. Listen in to hear all the details, the truth about the pain, and what you can expect! Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

What is Pelvic Health and why are we talking about it?  Pelvic health ensures the best possible functioning of the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. Pelvic health plays an important role in physical, mental, and sexual well being. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Today we’re joined by Dr. Chris Klingele, Urogynecologist at Olmsted Medical Center. Dr. Klingele explains what urogynecology is (hint: they specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunctions) and who might be a great candidate to see him. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Is pelvic pain something that you have to just “deal with?” Absolutely not! In this episode of Pelvis Party we dive into what pelvic pain is, the patient experience, and when there is cause for concern regarding endometriosis. Dr. Melissa Richards and Carrie Rochester join forces in this conversation to walk through what to expect when talking to your healthcare provider about pelvic pain. What qu...

Today we’re talking all things IUDs. What they are, how they work, why someone would get them, whether are they painful to have placed, what are they used for (outside of birth control!), and a lot more. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

In today’s episode, we talk about incontinence and how normal it is to associate “peeing your pants” as you get older. Aka, sneezing, coughing, laughing…but does it have to be this way? We also talk about Pelvic organ prolapse (yikes!) Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

The reality is discharge and smells are part of the anatomy of a pelvis. But it’s normal. So normal, in fact, that it is experienced by almost every person. In this episode of Pelvis Party, we’ll talk about it…when it’s normal and not. Support the show https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Certified Nurse Midwife and certified sexual health counselor, Carrie Rochester, joins us in this special episode of Pelvis Party to bring to light the (potentially) taboo topic of sexual health and its importance to women’s health. For many in OBGYN and midwifery, the discussions and learning around sexual health can be a forgotten topic. Having the resources of a sexual health counselor has made...

The idea of a surrogate birth may sound like something only celebrities and the extremely wealthy can have access to. In this episode Dr. Richards is joined by Maia, a gestational carrier, and Emily and Scott, the intended parents, to discuss their journey together in surrogacy. Dr. Richards leads the conversation with our guests as we learn how normal and accessible birth through a gestational ca...

Dr. Richards is joined again by Maisa, a gestational carrier, and Emily and Scott, the intended parents, to further discuss their journey together in surrogacy. The conversation dives into what life looks like once the baby is born and how that will affect their relationship and friendship, what the last few weeks of pregnancy will look like, and much more! This is part 2 of 2 with our special gue...

In this episode of the Pelvis Party, the original Pelvis Party crew is back together to discuss Wellness Exams. The conversations take us through the perspectives of both the patient and clinician and what lists/questions both parties may bring to the table. Knowing how to work together for your health and creating a plan to move forward is front-of-mind in the chat, offering great tips and advice...

In this episode of Pelvis Party, Becky continues the conversation with JJ and Nicole about the experience of mammograms: What is it like? Why is it important? Will it hurt? If you’re nervous about your first mammogram, you’re not alone. Listen in, as this trio discusses why it’s important to get your mammogram despite your nerves. PLUS, the team at OMC is there to care for you every step of the wa...