Pelvic Floor Health & Nutrition

Constipation, straining during bowel movements, and stool consistency can all affect the demands placed on the pelvic floor. Whether you're managing hemorrhoids, a rectocele, pelvic organ prolapse, navigating postpartum recovery, or simply trying to establish more comfortable bowel habits, nutrition can play an important role.

Living with constipation, hemorrhoids, or pelvic floor concerns can be frustrating. You may find yourself constantly thinking about your bowel habits, wondering if you're doing the right things, or worrying that symptoms are getting worse. Many people I work with have tried different strategies without finding lasting relief and feel unsure about what to do next.

Nutrition counselling can help you better understand the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and identify practical strategies that support both digestive and pelvic floor health.

Common Pelvic Floor Concerns

I support adults experiencing concerns such as:

  • Constipation

  • Straining during bowel movements

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Rectocele

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Difficulty establishing regular bowel habits

  • Postpartum bowel concerns

  • Digestive symptoms affecting pelvic floor health

Does This Sound Familiar?

  • You frequently strain during bowel movements.

  • Constipation continues to be an ongoing struggle.

  • You are dealing with hemorrhoids and want bowel movements to feel more comfortable.

  • You've been told to increase fibre but aren't sure where to start.

  • You worry that your bowel habits may be contributing to pelvic floor symptoms.

  • You are working with a pelvic floor physiotherapist and would like nutrition support.

  • You want bowel movements to feel easier and more predictable.

How I Can Help

Pelvic floor concerns are often influenced by more than one factor. Together, we'll look at the bigger picture to better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.

Depending on your needs, we may explore:

  • fibre intake and food choices

  • hydration habits

  • stool consistency

  • eating patterns and meal timing

  • whether nutrition supplements may have a role in supporting your symptoms

  • strategies to support more regular bowel movements

  • ways to reduce straining during bowel movements

Together, we'll create nutrition strategies that fit your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. My aim is to help you better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms, feel more confident in the choices you make around food and eating, and build habits that support long-term digestive and pelvic floor health.

What Working Together Looks Like

Nutrition counselling is personalized to your needs and goals. During our appointments, we'll discuss your symptoms, health history, eating habits, and lifestyle to better understand what may be contributing to your concerns.

From there, we'll identify a few key areas to focus on and develop a plan that feels realistic for your life. Follow-up appointments provide an opportunity to review what's working, troubleshoot challenges, and continue building habits that support your health.

You Don't Have To Figure This Out Alone

Many people come to nutrition counselling after spending months or years trying different foods, supplements, and strategies without finding lasting relief.

Working with a registered dietitian can help you sort through conflicting nutrition advice, better understand your symptoms, and build practical strategies that fit your life. Together, we'll create a plan that feels realistic, sustainable, and tailored to your needs.

Calgary & Alberta Nutrition Support

I offer pelvic floor health nutrition counselling in Calgary and provide virtual appointments across Alberta.

Whether you're managing constipation, hemorrhoids, rectocele, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum recovery, or other pelvic floor concerns, I'd be happy to help.

Ready to get started?

Book an appointment to discuss your concerns and create a personalized plan that supports your health and daily life.