Pregnancy Podcast Episodes

Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. In this birth prep podcast episode, I wanted to share something a little more personal and reflective. If I could go back and experience pregnancy and birth again for the first time, what would I actually do differently now with all the…

If you’re pregnant or preparing for birth, chances are you’ve come across the term perineal tears and felt a mix of curiosity and concern. I get it. It’s not the most comforting topic, but it can be an important conversation to have. And the goal here isn’t to create fear. It’s to give you clarity,…

When I spoke with Dr Rangi De Silva on the Pregnancy Birth, and Recovery Podcast, one of the biggest messages that came through was this: birth preparation matters, but flexibility matters just as much. So often, women feel pressure to create the perfect birth plan, only to feel disappointed if labour takes a different direction….

Medical Disclaimer (Please Read First) Before we begin, a quick medical disclaimer. This blog and the podcast episode it is based on are for general education only and are not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Every pregnancy is different. Please consult your GP, midwife, obstetrician, or a qualified women’s health physiotherapist before starting or…

In this podcast episode, I talk openly about one of the most common yet often misunderstood discomforts during pregnancy — SI joint pain in pregnancy, also known as pelvic girdle pain. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist and someone who has personally experienced pelvic and sacro-iliac (SI) joint pain, my goal in this episode is to…

Mel came back on the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery Podcast to share her second induction birth story, and I’m so glad she did. Mel is a mum of two. She has a three year old daughter, Alice, and a three month old baby boy, Riley. What struck me most about our conversation was how honest…

When it comes to pregnancy and pelvic floor health, there are so many things I wish more women understood earlier. Not to scare you, but to empower you. Because with the right information and support, there is so much we can do during pregnancy to set ourselves up for a stronger birth and a smoother…

If you have opened social media lately and found yourself staring at New Year fitness routines, body transformation posts, or advice on how to “bounce back” after having a baby, you are not alone. Every year, the start of a new season seems to bring a flood of messages about setting goals, working harder, and…

If you have ever caught yourself thinking, how can I best prepare my body for pregnancy and birth, you are not alone. So many women put their energy into planning the nursery, the birth preferences, the baby gear, and the logistics, yet very few of us are taught how to prepare the body that is…

Many women come into pregnancy assuming their pelvic floor must be weak, and that more squeezing is always better. But over the last few years, I’ve seen a big shift. More women than ever before are actually dealing with something completely different: an overactive pelvic floor. If this is a new term for you, you’re…