Media coverage summary
Woman’s World ran a feature on why pelvic floor health matters at every stage of life, prompted by Anne Hathaway’s recent comments about wishing she’d had more information sooner. Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, PRM’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, served as the article’s medical reviewer and is quoted as an expert source.
The piece makes a point many PRM patients already know: pelvic floor health isn’t only a pregnancy or postpartum topic. These muscles support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, and they matter at every stage of life.
Among the practical tips, Dr. Shrikhande explains how chronic straining puts pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and can irritate nearby nerves, and how a simple adjustment, such as raising your knees above your hips on the toilet, can help. At-home habits are a good starting point for people with ongoing symptoms, but they don’t replace an evaluation.
[Read the full article at Woman’s World] · [Read our full take: Dr. Ally Featured in Woman’s World: Pelvic Floor Tips]
“How to [practice diaphragmatic breathing]: “Lie back or sit comfortably with one hand on your heart and the other on your abdomen. Inhale slowly through your nose, letting your belly—and your pelvic floor—gently expand like a balloon, then exhale through your mouth as everything softens...” Read more at: https://www.womansworld.com/wellness/anne-hathaway-reveals-why-pelvic-floor-health-matters#storylink=cpy”
