After Birth Recovery Podcast Episodes

In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth, and Recovery podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kiara, a valued member of our FitNest Mama community. Kiara, who is eight weeks postpartum with her second baby, Ellie, shared her experiences and insights from her second pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Kiara’s Second Pregnancy Journey Kiara’s second…

Postpartum recovery is important for every new mother. If you’ve been feeling off track with your recovery, it might be time to consider an online postnatal core rehab program. Today, I’m discussing five signs that it’s time to join an online postpartum core rehab program. Whether you’re currently pregnant or in the postnatal phase, these…

Pregnancy brings about significant changes to a woman’s body, often resulting in discomfort and various physical challenges. One way to manage these changes and alleviate discomfort is through the use of compression garments. In this podcast episode, where we chat with Sarah Cleaver, who is a physiotherapist and Australasian distributor for Solidea, we explore the various…

Let’s chat pregnancy fitness. Embracing fitness during pregnancy not only supports our body’s health but also prepares us for the demands of childbirth and aids in a smoother postpartum recovery. By investing back into our body, we are setting the stage for a healthier, happier motherhood experience. Looking After Our Body During Pregnancy So many…

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…