When I first “cracked the code” on stabilizing and reversing prolapse, and wrote and published Saving the Whole Woman, I set up this forum. While I had finally gotten my own severe uterine prolapse under control with the knowledge I had gained, I didn’t actually know if I could teach other women to do for themselves what I had done for my condition.
So I just started teaching women on this forum. Within weeks, the women started writing back, “It’s working! I can feel the difference!”
From that moment on, the forum became the hub of the Whole Woman Community. Unfortunately, spammers also discovered the forum, along with the thousands of women we had been helping. The level of spamming became so intolerable and time-consuming, we regretfully took the forum down.
Technology never sleeps, however, and we have better tools today for controlling spam than we did just a few years ago. So I am very excited and pleased to bring the forum back online.
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Christine Kent
Founder
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Christine
May 23, 2005 - 5:32pm
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It most certainly is, Jane
caz_789
May 24, 2005 - 6:00am
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Christine, I'm afraid I fit into the 'should have learnt it while a child but didn't' catagory when it comes to sewing. I would welcome being abled to purchase suitable supportive clothing but hardly ever wear skirts.
I find a lot of the jeans and trousers here in UK are very low cut in the front already as this is the fashion but less easy to find them with high backs. i wear this type when I am going out and kind of push them down in front and up at the back. At home I wear soft jogging bottoms either letting them hang a bit low or folding the tops over at the front!
I wish you every sucess if you decide to get into this. Caz
Christine
May 24, 2005 - 7:18am
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Yeah...I see more and more "female torso friendly" clothing in catalogues, so maybe women have enough choices. I always wanted to try to sew for a living - I actually did alterations for awhile when my kids were young - but maybe I'd better let that dream go...not an infinite amount of time left and this project is most important....thanks, Caz.
JulieJ
May 26, 2005 - 7:26pm
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Oh, how I wish someone would teach me to sew! I'm not "too" old yet, so maybe there's hope! :)
I have been wearing skirts and dresses much more often and I am LOVING the freedom and comfort of them and not having the feeling of something pressing in on my stomach. I feel it really does make a difference in our prolapse.
Christine, how much do you think you would have to charge for the garments you would make? I would be very interested if they were reasonably priced.
Julie
Christine
May 27, 2005 - 6:15am
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Just sign up for a basic sewing class, Julie. If you're motivated to learn, you most certainly will succeed! For motivation, start hanging out in fabric stores...nothing is more delightful for me than when the spring or fall fabrics come in. And to think that you can make things just as you want them and not have to shop endlessly for what you want is such a joy. I made my first garment (a maternity dress) when I was 23. Go for it!!
My producing clothing for the market is probably not very practical. I would want the best of fabrics, the most quality work, and not have to ship things off to China, but instead have a little, happy shop behind my health studio employing local women who love to sew. I'll keep you posted, but it probably won't happen in the near future!
By the way...if any of you have been watching the saga of the Whole Woman Center, it's still under construction!!! I'm not even going to try to name a start date again, but will let you know when it's open.
fullofgrace
May 27, 2005 - 1:26pm
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Christine, thank you for the detailed instructions. I'm printing them off for my sister. I purchased nursing clothing from a company started by a woman who saw a void in the market. They are expensive because they are handmade, mostly by a group of nursing women who wanted the freedom to have more time with their babies--they bring their babies to work with them. So I wouldn't necessarily write it off. Perhaps in the future it could happen. Also, maybe patterns may be the way to go or at the very least a suggestion of already made patterns. Something to think about. :)
caz_789
May 27, 2005 - 3:35pm
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Hi Christine,
Although I don't worry too much about finding trousers, there is also the issue of the tops and i remember vaguely you saying (perhaps in the video?) that you don't wear bras. I was particularly impressed with the smart tops that you wore in that, particularly when demonstrating the sitting positions. I live in T-shirts, but unfortunately I do need a substantial bra when going out or the nipples are rather more evident than is seemly given my age! Do you sew your tops with 'secret support' or perhaps more than one layer of fabric?? This is not to imply that I could even try it but just curious.
Caz
BaNa48
June 13, 2005 - 2:08pm
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Christine, I have heard of the "Fembrace" garment and want to learn more! I will be having a big graduation party in 2 weeks and wondered if you recommended these as some of the other ladies do? Anyone else who knows this product, please reply! Thanks, Nancy
Also for Christine: I cannot find your new book anywhere! You said it was out several months ago and I have inquired at several bookstores to no avail! Nancy
a6a25725
June 13, 2005 - 4:24pm
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Hi Nancy,
You can find out about the fembrace at www.fembrace.com/ they have their own website and have quite a bit of information about their product on it.
I like my fembrace but some of the women who have tried it find it uncomfortable.
There is also the v2 support belt that some have tried and like. To find it go to your search engine and type in v2 support belt. It will take you to maternity web sites and you have to scroll down to find them. The v2 support belt is less expensive than the fembrace.
Hope this information helps you.
Take care.
Flora
BaNa48
June 13, 2005 - 4:33pm
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Flora, Thank you for the quick answer! I can't find the v2support belt but then I'm not too good with a computer! I think I am going to try the "Fembrace". I understand that insurance pays for this and I will try that. Again thank you, Nancy