Alissa Alter: Postpartum Healing from Fourth Degree Tear, PTSD, Birth Trauma

Alissa Alter aka “The Amy Poehler of vaginas” shares the second half of her story.

Alissa suffered from a 4th degree tear (an extensive tear that goes from the vagina to the rectum). She had an extremely tough postpartum not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. She was very disappointed in the lack of support and education on how to handle her recovery. Due to her previous education in pelvic health, her tear healed well and she had a successful recovery.

As a result of her experiences, she started two podcasts and a website that focuses on education, empowerment and advocating for women’s health. She is changing the narrative surrounding postpartum!