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When you are initially diagnosed there is nothing worse than turning to Dr. Google! Google is full of false information and often does more harm than good. To make things easier I have compiled a list of useful resources that have massively helped on my prolapse journey!
Prolapse:
Instagram Accounts to Follow:
@vaginacoach - great information for those with rectocele
@vibrantpelvichealth - amazing resources for living life vibrantly with prolapse and workouts for those with prolapse
@pelvicangel - great information on pessaries
@popuplift - amazing resources for prolapse and exercise
@clarebournephysio - provides educational content on prolapse
@postpartum_prolapse - A physio that provides educational content on prolapse and pessaries
@mypelvicfloormuscles - Brilliant resources for those with prolapse
@living_with_prolapse - I interview medical professionals, physios and psychologists to provide resources for those with prolapse
Facebook Support Groups:
Pessaries and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Tips & Tricks for Women Living With Prolapse
Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support (APOPS)
Podcasts to Listen to:
The Lowdown with Bravemumma
Why Mums Don't Jump
Bits of Me
Exercise & Prolapse
https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/memberships-app - EMP has an app that has lots of workouts for those with prolapse as well as educational videos. Use the code SIMONE to get $30 AUD off your first purchase.
https://www.popuplifting.com/popuppro
https://evbsport.com/ - Engineered clothing for women who suffer from urinary incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain. Use the code LWP22 for 10% off.
Websites to check out:
What is Pelvic Pain and What can I do about it? - Nicole Guappone
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/pelvic-pain-101%E2%9C%A8
APOPS is a global space of women to woman POP support
https://www.pelvicorganprolapsesupport.org/
Lichen Sclerosus
Instagram Accounts to Follow:
@jillkrapfmd - Jill Krapf is an obstetrician-gynaecologist who provides amazing resources on LS
@lichensclerosusuk - This page provides great medical resources and information all about LS
@lichensclerosussupportnetwork - This is a non-profit organization that provides evidence-based education
@lichensclerosuspodcast - Kathy provides LS support and information. She also has an LS podcast!
@thelostlabiachronicles - Jaclyn has an LS blog and she also discusses all things LS on her Instagram page
@wellbeing.by.penny - Penny provides information on pelvic floor yoga to ease pelvic pain and is also an LS advocate
Facebook Support Groups