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161. Wee Need To Talk About Incontinence With Physiotherapist Belinda Matthews

38 min • 11 augusti 2025

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Physiotherapist Belinda Matthews about incontinence and pelvic floor health from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.

You can find Belinda on the Ballarat Women's Clinic website here https://ballaratwomensclinic.com.au/belinda-matthews

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