🌟 Understanding Bladder Pain Syndrome & Interstitial Cystitis 🌟 BPS-pain in the bladder/pelvis as bladder fills, with urgency/frequency/trips at night. IC-a subgroup with small ulcers found on camera testing. #bladderpainsyndrome #IC #pelvicpain POGP Bladder Health UK

At the #pelvicfloorstudyday we have had the honour of hearing from Rosie who articulated with great poise her journey of life after a childbirth related OASI. Her message to us all was the importance of active listening & better antenatal perineal education N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System

Clair Jones, clinical specialist pelvic health physio at NNUH providing a modern day take on pain science and postnatal pelvic pain #theunspokentaboo #pelvichealthstudyday2023

Mr Powar, Colorectal Consultant Surgeon from Camb Uni Hospital Trust provided everyone an excellent insight into the assessment of anal incontinence & highlighted to all it is a symptom not a diagnosis warranting further investigation #pelvicfloorstudyday2023 #theunspokentaboo

Last but by no means least speakers of the day were the incredible N&W Lotus Maternal Therapeutic Outreach Team describing the support they provide to SUs & their partners with mental trauma associated with pregnancy & birth N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System #theunspokentaboo #pelvicfloorstudyday2023

Congratulations to pelvic health physiotherapist Karen, who has received a CEO Staff Recognition Award! Karen has supported the professional lead, patients, colleagues & students during a turbulent period inc the loss of the gym,cancelled classes & in the absence of a team lead👏

Zoe, assistant practitioner discussing the PH advice sessions that she offers for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals patients during & after pregnancy. These cover PFMEs, exercise during and after pregnancy, AN perineal massage and returning to sex afterbirth #theunspokentaboo #pelvicfloorstudyday2023

Looking forward to hopping on board the WOW bus tomorrow. The WOW bus will be situated outside the beacon church in KL, Norfolk tomorrow. The ICB run bus aims to provide perinatal & CYP support in the community, on the doorstep of its residents. #wowbus N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System NHS Norfolk & Waveney CYP

The WOW bus has arrived! We are all set to welcome people in for a chat with the maple midwifery team, Pelvic health team and library support. Also at the Beacon cafe there is a good bank between 12-2. Come join us for a chat and coffee #wowbus N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System Team QEH Maternity 💙

Ouh it's nice to be back studying again! Final preparations for my first exam in advanced clinical practice in pelvic health 😳 Brunel University of London #acp #advancedclinicalpractice #pelvichealth

Help us to shape physical activity and sport during the childbearing years. We want to understand your experiences, barriers, and needs. Survey open to UK residents aged 18+, pregnant or postnatal (up to 12 months after childbirth). 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/APFSurvey2023

Older children and young people should get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. Being physically active is good for mood and emotional health too. Parents can call 0300 300 0123 if they are worried about their child's development. #ChildDevelopment #DevelopmentalStages

Questions to ask around Perinatal mental health to provide trauma informed care. How to open the conversation. An excellent LLE so far hosted by the N&W Lotus maternal mental health team N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System #maternalmentalhealth #traumainformedcare

Long awaited, great to see this guidance for GPs on postnatal 6&8week check being released alongside the Perinatal pelvic health service guidelines england.nhs.uk/2023/12/nhs-bo… #postnatal #pelvichealth #newmum #perinatalmentalhealth

What a night we have in store at the gorleston pavillion theatre with this line up! Cath and Karen providing a very visual and tactile anatomy and physiology lesson to all whilst wine is being swigged! #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #pelvichealth #pelvicfloor

A great morning at the EoE Perinatal awards. Some valuable conversations networking over lunch following the N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System and Lotus maternal therapeutic outreach team presentation on the wellness on wheels bus project, which aims to improve equity and inclusion of care.

Congratulations to Zoe George, Therapy Assistant Practitioner in Pelvic Health for being nominated at the East of England Perinatal awards for the work she has done on the N&W perinatal pelvic health service. Well done! #pelvichealth

The N & W Local Maternity and Neonatal System and NNUH Physiotherapy Team presented their QI work on the Perinatal pelvic health screening programme and information sessions for maternity service users at the first Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) AHP research and innovation conference. #researchmatters #QI

Listening to Ranee Thakar opening the first Perinatal Pelvic Health leads network event since the commissioning of PPHS in April across England. Looking forward to a day of networking & collaboration #pphs #pogp #pelvichealth #pelvicfloor

Emma Crooks, service user with a lived experience of pelvic floor problems highlighting the need for everyone to talk about SUI and POP club! With POGP RoyalCollegeObsGyn Royal College of Midwives 💙 and BSUG at the PPHS leads network event #pphs #pelvichealth #pelvicfloor