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Dr. Jennifer Guan discusses pelvic health issues that women may face during and after pregnancy.

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People in this episode

Hosts: Kate Wang, Susan Lieu, Jeanette Park

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Guan

Topics covered

• pelvic health
• postpartum care
• women's health
• pregnancy
• pain management

Keywords

• pelvic health
• prolapse
• postpartum
• pain
• exercise
• women's health
• urinary incontinence

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