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FITNEST MAMA

Helping your body to feel amazing during and after pregnancy.

Physio-led Quality Online Pregnancy & Postnatal Workouts

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How FitNest can help you

It can sometimes be challenging to prioritise exercise and fitness during and after pregnancy, but we've got you covered.

Our programs help you stay fit, active and healthy during every 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

Feel amazing as you care for your changing body with 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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Preparing for birth workshop

Join Birth Strong, our preparing for birth workshop. You will learn about perineal massage, active birth techniques and pushing techniques, to help you confident moving forwards.
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Post-Pregnancy Workouts (0-24 mths)

Recover from birth, feel amazing, regain your fitness & get back to your old (new) self with these quality physio-created workouts. Includes 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 as a mama.
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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 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 pre and postnatal health and fitness 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 on-demand classes focused specifically on strengthening pelvic floor & core. Perfect for all stages of pregnancy & after birth.
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All in One

Our FitNest program 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!

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

Are You Facing These Problems?

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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Do you have Pelvic girdle pain or Abdominal Muscle Separation?

Help manage pelvic girdle pain & regain your core strength using our tailored and specially designed physio-created exercises.
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Unsure about the best type of safe pre and postnatal workouts?

Learn how to safely stay strong, fit and feel amazing in your body during pregnancy with our physio-created workouts.
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Keen to Prepare your body for childbirth?

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

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 + PHYSIO

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 Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery 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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Pregnancy & postnatal podcast library

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