In this episode of the Power Plant Podcast, we chat with Midwife, Leonora Colen where she answers questions about birth control, urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and much more. We are so excited to have Leonora speaking with us as she has been voted as one of the best midwives in the city of Austin according to Austin’s Mom Blog, 2015. We thought who better than to answer questions regarding women’s health.

We go into detail about what a UTI is, some symptoms, as well as some remedies including herbs and staying hydrated. We also talk about the importance of eliminating bladder irritants from your diet like sugar and alcohol. We also talk about the importance of practicing good habits such as sticking with fragrance-free personal hygiene products as well as some tips on supporting yeast infections.

We also talk with Leonora about how she manages to keep her energy levels up through her strenuous shifts. She uses Yinergy, stays hydrated, and keeps her body moving, while staying away from caffeine in the middle of the night. She also practices yoga to be able to help support whatever position a woman is comfortable is in during labor. She strongly believes in physical fitness, wellness through proper nutrition, and acupuncture for maintaining optimal health.

If you are interested in learning more about women’s health, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear specific women’s health questions answered by one of Austin’s best midwives!