Episode # 66 • 01 Oct 2024
Peripartum Pelvic Floor Disorders Explained
Pregnancy and childbirth have a significant impact on the pelvic floor, often more than patients realize and even more still than most of our current postpartum care models are designed to address. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Lisa Hickman, a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon from The Ohio State University, to discuss peripartum pelvic floor disorders and her dedicated clinic for women with advanced obstetric lacerations.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:21 - Understanding the Pelvic Floor
05:36 - Impact of Pregnancy and Childbirth
07:48 - Preventing and Managing Tears
22:56 - Postpartum Care and Challenges
28:54 - Starting a Peripartum Clinic: A Roadmap
33:54 - Pelvic Floor PT and Patient Education
40:03 - Impact of Repair Techniques on Long-term Outcomes
50:56 - Sustaining and Expanding the Program
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More about this episode
The conversation touches on key aspects of pelvic floor health, the impact of pregnancy and childbirth, and effective strategies for preventing and managing pelvic floor disorders. The episode emphasizes the importance of patient education, tailored postpartum care, and multidisciplinary collaboration with pelvic floor physical therapists and other healthcare personnel. Dr. Hickman shares insights on building a sustainable clinical model for peripartum pelvic floor disorders, securing stakeholder support, and implementing standardized processes to enhance patient outcomes.
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