Holding The Ball: How I survived pelvic organ prolapse - without surgery! Kindle Edition

It was good to know what worked for her.

Detailed info related to pelvic exercise, yoga movements, walking, and living in general with prolapse. Beyond any info I have read before.

After reading some of this book I am already amused by the author. She definitely has emotional issues with her condition and finds aging hard to accept. I agree with her that women do not talk about prolapses but disagree with her about the use of correct terms for bodily parts! Perhaps that is what happens in the U.K. I have never heard her terms used in the U.S. She also seems to be unable to use the words bowel movement and resorts to the word poo a lot! It is informative to a point but I have so many issues with the author's attitude that she makes me want to laugh at times. This is not meant to be a humorous book.

This is an excellent resource for pelvic organ prolapse. Having recently had surgery for a dropped bladder I wish I had found this book first. There is so much information and helpful.

Excellent information! I have been suffering with a prolapse for years after a hysterectomy. I found all of your suggestions very helpful. No surgery for me!

Gets the word out on this problem.

I found this book very helpful and informative and encouraging. It led me to other useful resources. I am grateful to the author. I am biased, I admit, in favor of her non-surgical approach. From my reading to date, it does not appear that the surgical alternatives are all that reliable and they can cause damage.

Thank you for the honest glimpse into your journey. The book and website are great resources and very positive and hopeful.

I thought this book was a great read if you have any signs of a prolapse. Its a frank and honest view from a lady who is a fellow sufferer like me. Her words are comforting and informative. She gives some great advice (although she's not medically trained) and pointed me in the right direction. Sadly there seems to be no actual cure for POP, I'm told by a doctor that when you go down the surgery route its usually just a temporary fix and happens again, this I know has happened to many ladies. This lady recommends a good pelvic floor physio to go down the natural, 'prevent from getting worse' route, which I definitely agree with. It's scary when it happens to you, but somehow this lady made me feel I wasn't alone, and that there is hope for all us POP sufferers out there. Worth reading!

I've got to admit I was expecting a little more book for my money. The book can easily be read in an hour! This is one lady's battle with POP and there are some important and useful sections e.g. around taboo. Unfortunately, the book wasn't for me, mainly because I am at a very different stage of life (3 young children, two busy careers, runner) to the author. I can only dream of putting my feet up each day for 45 mins and I have no option but to carry my baby and three yr old around! However, it may be useful for older readers or readers without young children. (Or may be I'm just in denial; I don't want to slow down as the book suggests!) My main issue is the price, really extortionate for what you get.

A lovely little book that has really given me hope. It's a very short book, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, as it's very concise and to the point. It touches upon a lot of different ways you can help improve symptoms of pelvic floor prolapse without labourer the points too much. It's easy to read....almost like having a friend share her experiences with you.

I love this book! I was diagnosed with prolapse 4 months ago and the doctor said exercise was the way to go but didn't give me any more details. I was in shock and terrified of having to have surgery which seems to have a high failure rate and can make things much worse. This book has been my lifeline for information on what is happening and reassurance that it will get better with the right blend of exercise and relaxation. I read it over and over. Thanks Julia!

Bought this book for my wife, here is her review:Every woman should have a copy of this book as pelvic organ prolapse happens to 1 in 3 women. An enlightening read dealing with a topic rarely discussed. The book is an informative and emotional journey of fact finding, learning to listen to your body and using yoga and exercise to heal. Julia tells her story of how she learns to cope and deal with pelvic organ prolapse without surgery. It seems surgery is what is offered on consultation, there is another way and this book tells you exactly how to go about it. The book not only offers help and hope to those who find themselves facing prolapse but also educates women on how to avoid prolapse in the first place. An excellent book which I highly recommend you read.Julie K