Adult Potty Training: The Bathroom Habits Wrecking Your Pelvic Floor - Belly Birth Beyond with Pelvic Floor Momma | Lyssna här

It might sound funny…

But many adults could use a little potty training.

The way you pee and poop every day can have a huge impact on your pelvic floor—and many of the habits we’ve been taught are actually making symptoms worse.

In this episode, we’re talking about the everyday bathroom mistakes that can contribute to leaking, constipation, pelvic pressure, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

We’ll cover:

Why pushing your pee out is doing more harm than good
Why “just in case” peeing trains your bladder the wrong way
Why you shouldn’t hover over public toilets
How straining to poop affects your pelvic floor
Why constipation and hemorrhoids are connected to pelvic health
The importance of proper toilet posture
How your breathing affects bowel movements
What healthy bladder and bowel habits actually look like

The good news?

Many of these habits are easy to change once you know what to do instead.

Sometimes finding relief doesn’t start with another exercise—it starts with changing what you’re already doing multiple times a day.

If you’ve been dealing with leaking, constipation, pelvic pain, or pressure, this episode is packed with simple changes that can make a meaningful difference.

And if you’re ready to go beyond quick tips and learn how to support your body through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, check out The Pain-Free Pregnancy & Postpartum Package, where I teach the B.S.R. Method to help you build lasting pelvic floor health from the ground up.

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