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FITNEST MAMA

Physio-led Quality Online Pregnancy & Postnatal Workouts

Stay fit during pregnancy.
Prepare your body for birth.
Restore your core and pelvic floor.
Return to running safely after birth.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Check out our programs

Our programs help you stay fit, active and healthy during every maternity stage of pregnancy and postpartum.

Join our online physio-created workouts from the comfort of your own home. Or, browse practical online resources and feel supported in a like-minded new-mama community.
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Prenatal pregnancy workouts

Care for your changing body with live-streamed and 24/7 on-demand pilates, yoga and fitness classes, all accessed from the comfort of your home. Whether or not you're achey and sore, or feeling energetic, there is a perfect pregnancy workout for you.
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Post-Pregnancy Workouts (0-24 mths)

Recover from birth, feel great & get back to your old (new) self with these quality physio-created workouts. Includes live-streamed and 24/7 on-demand for your convenience. Perfect if you're short on time, you are with your bubs, or if you want to get back into gym and running.
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Pregnancy and Postnatal Workout Program with extra support

The benefits of joining FitNest

Our all encompassing program does more than keep you fit, active and healthy during your maternity journey. You'll also get the support you need to help you have a wonderful pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery.
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Quality Physio-created workouts to suit your needs

Tired? Achey? Short on time? Need to exercise with your bubs by your side? Stay motivated with these physio-created live or on-demand workouts.
Mums + bubs classes, pre+postnatal yoga, pilates, strength, cardio, stretch & release - there is something to suit you.
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24/7 Motivation, Accountability & Support

Be empowered and supported during your maternity journey from like-minded mums and mums-to-be in our active online community. Ask unlimited maternity health and exercise questions at our monthly expert Q&A.
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Pelvic Floor & Core Workouts

Keep forgetting to do your pelvic floor exercises? Join our live & on-demand pilates workouts focused specifically on strengthening pelvic floor & core. Perfect for all stages of pregnancy & after birth.
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All in One

Our workout programs include a preparing for labour workshop, a return to running program, and everything in between to help you reach your pregnancy fitness, birth and postnatal recovery goals.
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OUR TESTIMONIALS

Hear what our mums are saying about us

Listen to the fitness success stories of hundreds of other mums who we have helped get their confidence back and strength with our online exercise programs.
Jodie pregnant with first bubba

Jodie | 6 Months Postnatal, First Bubba

Thanks so much Kath & FitNest, you’ve honestly helped me feel so much more prepared and confident about my first pregnancy and birth! xx

Kat 1 year postnatal, mama of 3

Kat | 1 year postnatal, mama of 3

As someone who is 12 months postnatal I found the classes still challenging and a great balance between strength and core. I loved that the exercises could be tailored to my current level of ability and goals.

Pam 6 months postnatal, first bubba

Pam | 6 months postnatal, first bubba

Thanks again for the support you provided throughout my pregnancy and beyond. Your kindness and compassion was incredible and fitnestmama made the transition into motherhood a lot more bearable. You are doing great things for all the mamas, so thanks again!

ARE YOU FACING THESE PROBLEMS?

Don't let maternity issues hold you back in life.

Growing and birthing a bub can be both beautiful and overwhelming. Your body is changing. There might be new aches and pains. And you have a lot of questions about how to prepare for birth. Our pregnancy and postnatal programs guide you through these common maternity health issues and questions so you feel supported as you step into your new-mama journey.
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Pelvic girdle pain & Abdominal Muscle Separation

Help manage pelvic girdle pain & regain your core strength using our tailored physio-created exercises.
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Can’t find pregnancy-safe workouts

Learn how to work out safely to help you stay strong and healthy during pregnancy with our physio-created workouts.
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Prepare for childbirth

Prepare your body and help yourself feel more confident for childbirth with active birth techniques, perineal massage and preparing for labour strategies.
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Post-pregnancy body insecurity

Reclaim confidence and strength in your body, be empowered, and feel like yourself again with our workouts, motivation & support.
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OUR INSTRUCTOR

Meet Kath Baquie, our perinatal fitness expert

Hi, I’m Kath. I’m a mum of 3, a perinatal physiotherapist, and founder of FitNest Mama. Think of me as your personal physio and pilates instructor that you can work with from the comfort of your very own home.

I’ll be by your side, coaching you through your new-mama journey with maternity workouts and expert pregnancy health advice you can trust. I’ll teach you best-practice workouts that help you properly prepare for and recover from birth. And I do it in a way that’s safe for you and your bubs.

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Kath Baquie | FitNest Mama founder

Perinatal Physiotherapist

Qualification

01.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
University of Melbourne
02.
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
PostGrad Cert (with honours), University of Melbourne

Professional Memberships

01.
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Member | APPA
02.
Continence Foundation of Australia
Member

OUR PODCAST

The FitNest Mama Podcast

Get the support you need to have a wonderful pregnancy, confident childbirth, a strong postnatal recovery and a beautiful motherhood experience. Learn on-the-go as our podcast takes a deep dive into pressing pregnancy and postnatal issues and health topics.
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From The Podcast

Pregnancy & postnatal podcast library

Each episode is free and can be streamed on-the-go from any smart device!
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174. Is hypnobirthing worth it?

In recent years, hypnobirthing has gained popularity as an approach to childbirth that emphasises relaxation, self-hypnosis, and natural birthing techniques. But is hypnobirthing worth it? In this podcast, I talked with midwife Hannah Willsmore as we’ll delve into the world of hypnobirthing, explore its benefits, discuss any potential drawbacks, and determine whether it actually works….

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Childbirth, Forceps, Newborn

173. First time mum, premature rupture of membranes, forceps, sterile water injections [Spilling the Milk Birth Story with Pam]

This episode is a re-run from podcast episode #14 where I chat with Pam, a founding member of FitNest Mama. Pam generously shares her unique experience as a first-time mum. In this podcast episode, we delve into Pam’s journey, from the premature rupture of membranes to the use of forceps during childbirth, highlighting the importance…

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