A woman struggles to survive her painful periods long enough to find answers for her strange symptoms. She discovers a new normal as she fights to receive a diagnosis, find accurate information, and seek effective treatment for endometriosis. Not Normal is an autobiographical film that explores a culture of period taboos and dismisses a woman’s pain for the 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth living with endometriosis. The film calls for a future where each body receives access to equitable care. The filmmaker combines photos of nature, self-portraits, paintings, and archive images to form 213 collages.
Postpartum Symptoms: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Seek Pelvic Floor Therapy
The postpartum period—often called the “fourth trimester”—is a time of major physical, emotional, and hormonal changes. While many symptoms are expected during recovery, others may signal that your body needs additional support. Pelvic floor physical therapy can play...
