S2 EP2: Helping Moms Conquer Incontinence Through Innovative ONDRwear With Urologist Jessica Lubahn
Release Date: 10/05/2020
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info_outlineIncontinence can serve as a barrier for new mothers attempting to reclaim their bodies and sense of self. The interplay of shame and discomfort in needing to wear “diapers” or poorly-designed leak-proof underwear prevents moms from participating in those crucial mood-boosting, feel-good activities.
In this episode, I’m joined by urologist, Dr. Jessica Lubahn. She wears many hats: She’s a urologist, mom, wife and an entrepreneur. She’s also carefully crafted ONDRwear - underwear that is both stylish and protects against leakage.
In The 6% with NancyMD podcast, I interview people who I admire from afar, but I’m fortunate to be able to interview someone I call a dear friend. This was a really wonderful and special episode for me.
We talk about her own experience with incontinence, how women get back in touch with their carefree and fun-loving selves during motherhood, the ups and downs of her business, and what it’s like being one of the few women in the field of urology.
Episode Highlights:
- Her Chinese upbringing and how being second-born shaped her
- The influential people in her life who helped her with life choices
- Why she decided to pursue urology instead of plastic surgery
- How incontinence affects mothers’ confidence and limits activities
- The burden of pursuing a social-media-perfect life
- Her inspiration for her entrepreneurial pursuits
- Determination and grit: Keys to succeeding in business challenges
- How women in power still encounter issues regarding gender imbalance
- Workplace harassment and the downsides of being “one of the boys”
- How female-founded companies get funded at lower rates
About the guest:
Dr. Jessica Lubahn is a Urology Specialist with over 12 years of medical experience. She finished her degree in medicine from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Her residency was completed in Dallas, Texas at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She’s also a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology. She’s accepting new patients and telehealth appointments and dedicated to providing the best care in areas of general urology, women’s health, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, kidney and bladder cancer, and no-scalpel vasectomy.
Having experienced a tough delivery herself and being a urologist, Jessica is well-aware of the issues women who’ve undergone vaginal delivery and childbirth go through. And although most consider urinary leakage as a minor issue, she understands that it’s a strong enough deterrent to stop moms from doing what they want to do. Activities like going to the gym and playing with the kids (ex: trampoline) can be cancelled because they feel uncomfortable wearing bulky pads. Her own experiences with incontinence combined with her specialization urged her to design ONDR - a high-tech and much-needed sleek underwear that fits both function and form. It contains a plant-based liner composed of sustainable modal and seaweed fibers, making it antimicrobial and odor-resistant. It’s also ultra-thin and incredibly soft. Available in high waisted brief, boy short, thong and bikini, this machine-washable underwear is also highly-absorbent and boasts zero-leakage. It does not sacrifice protection for comfort being able to hold ¼ cup of liquid while maintaining dryness and comfort all day.
When she’s not busy with her business or practicing urology, she loves to hike, snowboard, and travel.
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