39: Everything you ever wanted to know about prolapse and why we currently can’t repair Levator Ani Avulsions, with specialist surgeon Dr. Ray Hodgson.

DESCRIPTION

It's exciting to be bringing you something that we've never done before on the show, we're sharing a conversation I had with our very first male guest.

I know this is women's health. I know this is our pelvic health space

I think after a couple of minutes of listening, you're going to realise why I invited this guest, in particular, to come and talk to us.

His name is Dr. Ray Hodgson. He is a gynecologist. Also a specialist pelvic organ prolapse surgeon, here in Australia and also in Nepal.

He's written a book called Heartbreak In The Himalayas, which shares his journey of how he came to be a volunteer surgeon in Nepal, helping women as young as in their early twenties with prolapse.

This is a long episode and for good reason, there's so much valuable information about prolapse, surgery, and what we can be doing today to manage living with prolapse. 

This episode is for you if you want to know more about:

• pelvic organ prolapse 
• prolapse surgery 
• Levator Ani Avulsions 
• prolapse surgery in Australia and Nepal 
• prolapse research 
• forceps in vaginal childbirth
• managing daily life with prolapse 

LINKS FOR YOU

1. Join the Bravemumma community
2. Guest website - Dr. Ray Hodgson
3. Support this wonderful cause and purchase the book Heartbreak in The Himalayas. (this is a 3 part series)  
4. Continence Foundation of Australia

This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at the Continence Foundation. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 and speak to a Nurse Continence Specialist for free confidential advice. Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.

 

CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk

Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson