Common, and nothing to be embarrassed about
Leaking when you laugh, pain with sexual intercourse or a heavy feeling in the pelvis are common, especially in the postpartum phase. These are all symptoms worth talking about, and a pelvic floor assessment is a practical place to start. See bladder leaks after pregnancy and diastasis recti.
What to expect at your visit
Taryn will ask about your symptoms, then usually do an internal pelvic exam, inserting a gloved finger into the vagina and/or rectum to assess the muscles. You're always in control: she explains each step, and you can pause or decline at any time. Therapy may include hands-on techniques, exercises, stretches and breathing. Read the full walk-through in what to expect at pelvic floor therapy.
Visits are usually every two weeks at the start, moving to monthly later on. Some people need shorter visits, and Taryn will suggest that where it fits.
About Taryn
Taryn Bloodworth has spent the majority of her career focusing on obstetrics and general surgery before training in pelvic floor rehabilitation. She sees people of both genders and all ages, with a particular focus on pregnancy and postpartum.
In the clinic
Taryn Bloodworth, RNBN, in the consultation room. 
Going over an anatomical model together.
