Links and Resources
The following information has been collected to help active women dealing with pelvic organ prolapse in New Zealand.
Pelvic Floor Safe Fitness Instructors
An online database of Pelvic Floor Safe Fitness Instructors in New Zealand.
Mesh Down Under
Raise awareness about the possible complications of surgical mesh use.
Physiotherapy New Zealand
An overview of pelvic floor disorders and find a physio directory in NZ
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Support NZ
A private Facebook group offering support for women in New Zealand.
BBC Article
An informative article discussing the mystery of the pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor disorders in physically active women and female athletes
A medical article about the prevalence of urinary incontinence in female athletes.
NZ GOOD magazine
Active women dealing with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), April 202
My Birth Story
A place where you can start to process a negative or traumatic experience and begin to heal.
Articles
Protecting your pelvic health
Published by MiNDFOOD magazine, Nov 2021
Videos
Common...NOT Normal - Claire Baker at TEDxTauranga
Claire busts the veil of shame sitting over our relationship with our pelvis, and invites us to seek help if we need it.
Stephanie Thompson - My Invisible Disability
2021 Australian Open Documentary - Focus on Ability Short Film Festival entrant that details a day in the life of living with pelvic organ prolapse.
Podcasts & Radio
On Weekends with Andrea Gibbs
You might tell a friend over a cup of coffee that you've got a sore back, but "Guess what happened? My bladder/uterus/rectum slipped." Not likely!