Managing Sexual Wellness After a C-Section
Hosted by the Pregnancy & Postpartum SIG
This webinar will highlight an interview with an experienced board-certified obstetrician who specializes in sexual health as well. The interview will allow Dr. Mikkilineni to discuss and review a c-section in both emergent and non-emergent situations, the most common complaints of patients post-c-section, sexual health issues postpartum, and the most common treatments. The physical therapist will highlight important ways scar tissue can affect pelvic floor function postpartum along with other postpartum aspects that may affect sexual health and wellness. Participants will be given a handout developed based on webinar material that will help physical therapists implement evidence-based tools and treatments in the clinic.
After the interview, join the Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group and guest speaker for a live Q&A session to get your questions answered directly by our hosts, ensuring you leave with clarity and actionable insights.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding Post-C-Section Changes: Explore how a C-section impacts a postpartum patient, including the pelvic floor.
- Physical Therapy Strategies: Discover effective exercises and techniques to support healing, reduce discomfort, and enhance sexual wellness from a physical therapy perspective.
- Obstetric Insights: Gain knowledge about the C-section procedure and currently available treatments for sexual dysfunction. .
- Treatment guidance: Receive evidence-based guidance to help educate your patients, inform your treatment sessions, and communicate with referral sources.
Speaker
- Anita Mikkilineni, MD
Moderator
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Rachel Johansen Bracken, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Board Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist