Barb's Daily Dose

Incontinence

"It was the first time that I've slept through the night in over 3 years." so said Nan* (not her real name), a woman who came to see me for help with leaking urine. If Nan went more than 2 hours without going to the bathroom, her bladder would suddenly release all of it's contents the minute she changed her position. That meant that if she was sitting down and stood up suddenly, she'd have an accident.

Kegels are Just the Beginning

Tune in to CBS-5 in San Francisco Tonight at 7:20 pm.  I'll be talking about Pelvic Health.

As I walked into the exam room to see my patient (Alicia* - not her real name) for her annual exam, I could tell by the expression on her face that she was struggling with an issue. After washing my hands and talking about her young kids in preschool and their soccer schedules, she started to open up about a deeply personal and embarrassing issue.  She was very upset about how much she was leaking urine and that sometimes during sex her bladder, her bladder would also release it's contents.  She was alternately angry, frustrated and horrified.  She was in mid thirties and was very active with her kids and her own small business.

Pelvic Health

Tune in to CBS-5 in San Francisco Tomorrow night at 7:20 pm.  I'll be talking about Pelvic Health.

Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Muscles

Joan couldn't get the key to open the front door fast enough. She was kegeling with every fiber of her being and trying desperately not to wet her pants as she struggled with the front door. She was willing her bladder to calm down so that she could make it to the bathroom in time.  This was beginning to become a very troublesome routine. Just as she arrived home from work or an errand, even if her bladder was minimally filling up, she would have a sudden and intense urge to go as soon as she stepped out of the car and fumbled with her keys.

Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Muscles

Joan couldn't get the key to open the front door fast enough. She was kegeling with every fiber of her being and trying desperately not to wet her pants as she struggled with the front door. She was willing her bladder to calm down so that she could make it to the bathroom in time. This was beginning to become a very troublesome routine. Just as she arrived home from work or an errand, even if her bladder was minimally filling up, she would have a sudden and intense urge to go as soon as she stepped out of the car and fumbled with her keys.

Leaky Bladders! It's No Joke!

My friend, Katie called yesterday. The night before, she was at her monthly Bunco group, and after enjoying an appletini and was sitting in her chair, laughing at a friend's hilarious story about their kids. Suddenly Katie was laughing so hard that she literally pee'd her pants. "I couldn't control it," she blurted, "Luckily, I was wearing dark pants, and it was just a little bit, but that has happened since after I had my 2nd child.  OMG, is this the beginning of the end?

Working Mothers

"If I work outside the home, will it harm my child?"  This is a question I get asked all the time.  I've always pointed to research and not my own personal opinion.  Studies have shown that if a mom feels comfortable with her decision, no matter if it's being at home full time, working part-time, or working full time outside of the home, there's really no difference.  The key aspect is maternal comfort with the decision. 

Whoopi Is Hilarious!!!

One in three women "Have Something In Common".  See what Whoopi has to say about it.

I think it's funny and great way to get the conversation about leaking started. I mean how many of us know the precise location of every bathroom in a 5 mile radius? None of my patients wants to use heavy, bulky, diaper like protection. Poise works and they're discreet, so that you can feel confident whether you're laughing with friends, have a little cough or even stepping off a curb.