Preparing the pelvic floor for birth [Part 1/3]

Send us a textIn this episode today, I chat with Katie James who has been a midwife for over 23 years, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for more than 17 years and is the host and creator of the podcasts The Midwives’ Cauldron and The Feeding Couch.In today's episode, we discuss Breastfeeding Preterm Infants, in particular:Common challenges for parents who are breastfeeding preterm infants.Tips to help facilitate breastfeeding preterm infantsHow long does it take for the milk to come in for preterm babiesSkin to skin contact, expressing, feeding sleepy babies and so much more.Whether you have a preterm infant or not, I trust you will find this episode helpful to support you on your breastfeeding journey.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteKatie James website: https://www.katiejames.site/The Feeding Couch Podcast: https://www.katiejames.site/the-feeding-couch** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Send us a textJoin this conversation where I chat with FitNest member Kiara who talks us through her birth story and recovery journey.  Kiara now has 2 young children, and in this episode today Kiara talks us through her second vaginal birth along with her postpartum recovery second time around.If you are keen to be as proactive as possible with your postpartum recovery, then you will love this episode.  Kiara talks us through:how she prepared for birth second time aroundhow she supported her postpartum recovery second time aroundpractical tips and advice that helped with her postpartum recoveryhow FitNest helped her in her recovery journey.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaKiara's Instagram: @insideouthealthwellnessInside Out Health Wellness** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Send us a textJoin this podcast episode with Nutritionist and Natropath Shelley McKenzie, who shares her story with Hashimotos and thyroid concerns during pregnancy.In this episode we discuss:How does the thyroid affect pregnancy?Thyroid pregnancy issuesHashimotos pregnancyUnderactive thyroid during pregnancyHigh thyroid levels during pregnancyThyroid disease pregnancy guidelinesWhich foods to avoid with pregnancy thyroid issuesIf you are wanting to learn more about thyroid concerns during pregnancy, then this episode is for you.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaShelley McKenzie website: https://freedomwellness.com.au/aboutInstagram @shelleymckenzie_naturopath/** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Send us a textIn today's episode, the first of three in this series, I chat through 3 ways to prepare your body and pelvic floor for birth.In this series I will talk you through:Ways to help reduce your risk of incontinence, prolapse and pelvic health concerns post birth.Ways to help reduce your risk of perineal tears and episiotomy.Postnatal rehab, returning to running, and supporting your postnatal recovery.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Send us a textJoin this conversation with midwife Amber Gibson, where we discuss antenatal expressing and preparation for breastfeeding during pregnancy.Some topics we discuss include:Benefits of antenatal expressingWhen NOT to do antenatal expressingWhen to start antenatal expressingHand expressing of colostrumPreparing for breastfeeding in the newborn period.If you are pregnant, then I trust you will love this episode!LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaConnect with Amber Gibson:Instagram @bodybirthandbabywww.bodybirthandbaby.com.au

Send us a textJoin this conversation with Kristy Miller who has had 4 pregnancies, including 2 of her own children, followed by being a surrogate / gestational carrier to two babies.Kristy, a member inside FitNest Mama, shares her story about becoming a surrogate, how she prepared for birth, and how she managed her postpartum recovery.Kristy initially joined FitNest a few years ago after her third pregnancy, after experiencing prolapse symptoms and wanting to return to running postpartum.This is a lovely positive chat where Kristy shares her birth story, pregnancy journey and postpartum recovery.  Enjoy!LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaConnect with Kristy- @run_with_kristy@conceiveabilities ConceiveAbilities** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

Send us a textIn this podcast episode today I chat with Physio Fiona from Grdle Pelvic Belt and we all things pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.Listen to this episode where we discuss:what is pelvic girdle pain?how common is pelvic girdle pain?when does pelvic girdle pain start during pregnancy?what are some treatment options for pelvic girdle painpelvic girdle pain belts - how they can helpcan lower back pain cause pelvic pain?how to relieve pelvic pain during pregnancyIf you have pelvic girdle pain I trust you will love this episode.  If you know someone with pelvic girdle pain, then be sure to send them this episode.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaFiona's Instagram: @pelvicwellnessphysioGrdl Website: https://grdlbelt.com.au/Grdl Instagram: @grdlbelt** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Prenatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/Postnatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/postpartum-exercise-program-online/

Send us a textMotherhood is busy, and finding the time to exercise with a baby and toddler can sometimes be a challenge.Join me in this episode today where I answer this listener question and I chat through 4 tips to help you find the time (and energy) to exercise as a busy mum.LINKS:Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Prenatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/Postnatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/postpartum-exercise-program-online/

Send us a textIn this episode I chat with Simone Holtznagel, who shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and recovery journey, with baby Gia being born at the end of March.Simone Holtznagel is one of Australia’s media personalities, and has appeared in shows such as 'Australia’s Next Top Model' and 'I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here'.In today's podcast episode, Simone opens up about her birth preparation, describes what she would have done differently with her birth preparation (hint, it’s to do with her pelvic floor!).Simone also describes her vaginal birth including use of epidural, and she also shares what she did with her placenta, including placental encapsulation and a placenta smoothie!LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaSimone's Instagram: @simoneholtznagel** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Prenatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/Postnatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/postpartum-exercise-program-online/

Send us a textIn today's episode I chat with Kelly Benton and we discuss starting solids for babies.In particular, we discuss:- When to start solids- How to know it’s the right time to start solids- Introducing the right foods for babies- Preparing foods for infants- Important nutrients when starting solids- How to encourage positive meal times - Creating a positive feeding environment - When to seek helpKelly is a Nutritionist working across the pregnancy, postpartum and paediatric space. After suffering perinatal anxiety, miscarriage, and postpartum depletion along her journey to motherhood, Kelly felt compelled to help others have a better experience.Her dream is to help women like you feel their best throughout one of the most demanding and rewarding periods of life, so they can spend less time worrying about their health and more time enjoying the moments that matter.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaKelly's Instagram: @feeding.the.bumpBookings: https://feedingthebump.as.me/discovery-callBreastfeeding nutrition freebie: https://feedingthebump.myflodesk.com/breastfeeding** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.