Got Pelvic Floor Pain After Birth? Uncovering Hidden Postpartum Trauma & The Effect On Our Relationship With Lynn Schulte | Ep. 50 The Parenthood And Relationship Podcast | Matrescence | Relationship After Baby

Have you ever wondered if your back pain, discomfort during intimacy, or even that nagging feeling that “something’s just off” might be rooted in your birth experience — even if it happened years ago?
In today’s powerful conversation, I’m joined by Lynn Schulte, a pelvic health physical therapist with over 30 years of experience and a pioneer in recognizing what she calls the “open birthing pattern.”
Together, we unpack how childbirth — even when it seems “normal” — can leave lasting, unspoken impacts on our body, emotions, and relationships.
From misunderstood C-section scar pain to the quiet grief of disconnection after birth, we explore the stories that get trapped in our tissues — and how healing is always possible, no matter how long it’s been.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has given birth, loves someone who has, or wants to understand the hidden journey of postpartum recovery.
💥 Spoiler: It's never too late to heal.
Today we explore:

The truth about pelvic pain, even years postpartum
Why C-section scars can cause issues decades later
How trauma manifests physically (and how to release it)
What disconnection does to intimacy and how to come back home to your body

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Full Transcript HERE

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Lynn Schulte’s Links
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Website
VIDEOS
How to Close the Open Birthing Pattern in the Pelvis

How to Massage Your C-Section Scar

TRAININGS +MORE
Institute For Birth Healing Directory of Providers

Center for Birth Healing Clinical Practice to set up one-on-one sessions in Person or Online

Institute for Birth Healing Online Courses for Providers

Confidence in Your Core, Pelvic Floor and More for MOMS

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Markella Kaplani, M.A.
Clinical-Counseling Psychologist
Parenthood & Relationship Coach
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The truth about pelvic pain, even years postpartum
Why C-section scars can cause issues decades later
How trauma manifests physically (and how to release it)
What disconnection does to intimacy and how to come back home to your body