Post Partum Vaginal Health: The Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation
Did you know that in the post partum period lactating individuals are prone to changes in the tissues and the microbiome of the vagina that are like that seen in menopause?
In this webinar we review what we know about the Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation and what this means in a clinical presentation. We look at the microbiome, UTI risk, vaginal infection risk and how we can consider and support this overlooked presentation in a vulnerable population.
Your Instructor
Dr. Moira Bradfield Strydom (PhD) is the founder of Intimate Ecologyclinical and education services. She is a Naturopath, educator and researcher with over 20years clinical experience who has a passion for helping people experience optimal health in sustainable and sensible ways.
Clinically, she has a niche interest in recurrent vaginal infections,optimal vaginal and genitourinary health, hormones and the genitourinary microbiomes (vagina, bladder, seminal and penile).
Moira recently completed a PhD through Griffith University which focussed on the vaginal microbiome and recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
She also has a Bachelor of Naturopathyand a Masters degree in Acupuncture from Southern Cross University.
In addition to her role as a Naturopath, Moira has lectured extensively at a tertiary level and in the area of holistic genitourinary health, educating her fellow practitioners to offer support in an often-overlooked area.