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.
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kiki
August 5, 2009 - 6:30am
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lifting
Christine recommends on the FAQ's "Bend the knees, strongly contract the pelvic floor, and keep a straight back while lifting."
I personally don't squat, i lean over at the hips with a straight back and bent knees, and pick up close to my body--not what you learn in lifting school, but what works for my pelvis--and i'm not lifting anything heavy so not worried about hurting my back. if i'm lifting my toddler, i tend to squat down a bit to get him, still with a straight back, but not very far...squatting really affects my POPs, so never a good move for me...
as they get older, they can learn to climb onto things to get lifted if you need--i think it's Gmom who does that. i haven't felt a need, but he doesn't like to be carried very much--mostly just runs everywhere!
louiseds
August 5, 2009 - 8:32am
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Lifting in Africa
Very late last night I watched a (multi-award-winning) film called Moolaade (made 2004), set in Burkina Faso. It is about female circumcision and religious fanatacism. Catch it if you can. Very tragic, very powerful, very touching.
Apart from the plot I was intrigued by the way the women went about their days, lifted, carried, sat, walked, etc. Only the men sat on stools and chairs. The women and girls sat on the ground, often with both legs out straight in front of them, and backs bolt upright. They lifted babies, water bowls etc by bending deep at the hip joints, with straight backs, feet turned out slightly, and knees flexed. That is also how they lifted toddlers.
Yes, the uncircumcised girl ... no, I won't tell you the ending.
Cheers
Louise