Whole woman 101

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I keep looking for this but can not find it? I'm new here and really looking for a starting point ad someone to chat to. I'm upset that my midwife ignored my concerns for what I now know to be a rectocele that is now a lot worse after the birth of my second baby. I am worried that my ability to have further children will be severely limited and I feel like a failure as a woman which I see here is a common feeling. I just need some guidance, what do I do first, what do I need to know ...thanks

Hi Karma - Just a quick note for right now, the video that used to be called "WW 101" now appears as the first video on the Video page (go to the "Resources" tab, then go to Videos). - Surviving

Try not to stress over this too much. It is very shocking when we learn of this condition, but with Christine's help things can get better. Plus there are a great group of women, and Lanny, to chat with.

That is a common feeling in the beginning- it seems that those who have dealt with this longer and practiced Whole Woman longer are now quite confident. I received a very encouraging note from someone who had 5 children. Of course, I don't know your particular case, but don't give up hope on the baby-making yet.

I found the FAQ page to be extremely helpful. There is a link toward the bottom that explains Whole Woman Posture in great detail. Hang in there, and if you feel discouraged, THIS is the place to go. I would say first and foremost, read about whole woman posture. Then go through and read all of the encouraging words and great advice in past posts. Knowing you are not alone really does help.

Hi Karma – hopefully by now you’ve had a look around the site and forums. The video is great and the FAQ’s will give you an idea about what the posture is all about. It’s relaxing the belly, pulling up the chest, and thereby restoring lumbar curvature that is the foundation of pelvic organ support. There are so many moms on here who have gone on to have lots more kids after a discovery of prolapse. I wish that I had found this information during my childbearing years, and then had all this time to use it. There is more than enough information on this site for you to figure out that this is really the best thing out there. It is not a quick fix but a lifetime change, and it will allow you to live very well with prolapse and learn how you can control your symptoms. There are way worse things in life than a rectocele, though you probably don’t feel that way at the moment. Trust me, it’s true! Read on, ask your questions, and consider getting Christine’s book and one or more DVD’s because this is a “total immersion” kind of thing. - Surviving