After Birth Recovery Podcast Episodes

If you are a mother who is feeling tired, unmotivated, sore or weak…. and feeling the effects of the motherhood load, this episode is for you. In this episode I provide some real life strategies to help you invest in your self-care with exercise, use exercise as medicine, and thus invest in your physical and…

Understanding some steps may help with recovery from a caesarean birth, supporting a smoother recovery for regaining strength, energy, fitness, mobility, and overall wellness postpartum. In this podcast episode, I discuss things to consider during pregnancy as well as the postpartum phase offering practical advice and effective strategies for caesarean birth recovery. Keep up your…

Preparing for childbirth involves much more than just waiting for your new arrival; it’s helpful to get the body ready for the delivery and the recovery phase that follows. One area that can goes unnoticed is the management of overactive pelvic floor muscles. In our recent podcast episode, we addressed a listener’s question related to…

In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Millie, a professional dancer, choreographer, and new mum to her daughter Rory about her elective caesarean birth story. Millie’s experience of managing her demanding job while preparing for motherhood is something many can relate to. Her story offers a peek into the world of juggling professional dreams…

The journey into motherhood is as challenging as it is beautiful, bringing with it significant changes not only physically but also mentally. Recognising and supporting the mental health of new mothers is crucial, as highlighted in this podcast episode featuring Claire Andrews, a dedicated maternal child health nurse. Claire’s insights provide valuable guidance on navigating…

In one of our latest episode on the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery podcast, I discussed a topic that I often brushed under the carpet: pelvic floor birth trauma. Traditionally, society focusses on the joyful stories of birth, leaving the not-so-pleasant bits like pelvic floor issues a bit of a taboo. But it’s high time we…

Caesarean birth recovery is a journey unique to every new mum who undergoes this major abdominal surgery, often referred to as a “belly birth.” With caesarean sections accounting for 37% of all births in Australia in 2020, understanding and preparing for the postpartum recovery process is essential. In this podcast episode with Amber-Lee from The…

A Guide to Rest and Support As the joyful anticipation of welcoming a newborn into the world fills the air, it may be helpful for expectant mothers to shift their focus beyond the traditional three trimesters of pregnancy. The fourth trimester, often referred to as the postpartum period, is a critical phase that demands adequate…

Welcome back to another episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery podcast. Today I am addressing a common concern raised by one of our listeners—how to stay fit and active with a young family, particularly when managing the demands of a two-year-old and a six-month-old. As a physio and a mum who has been through…

Today, I share a personal episode that discusses my pelvic floor recovery after bringing three beautiful children into the world. As a physiotherapist, I’ve always been passionate about helping others on their wellness journey. But, as life would have it, I too face changes and challenges that I’m eager to be transparent about. The Turning…