Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama

It’s my pleasure to share this beautiful positive birth story with you again today. This is a re-run from episode 18, where I chat with Claire who had a 5 week old bubba. Claire opens up about being a single mamma by choice and the arduous yet amazing story of how she finally became pregnant after numerous years of trying.  Claire and I discuss maternal assisted cesarean deliveries, being a single mum, recovering from a c-section and her experience leaking amniotic fluid all over her nursery, the car and hospital entrance! Claire’s beautiful experience throughout pregnancy, childbirth and life with a newborn baby will encourage any listeners out there looking for some positivity at the moment. LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Today's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

In this episode I chat with midwife Hannah Willsmore, and we discuss all things hypnobirthing.  Whether or not you have a vaginal birth or a caesarean, I trust you will love this episode.We discuss:What is hypnobirthing?What are the advantages and disadvantages of hypnobirthing?Does hypnobirthing actually work?Hannah Willsmore is a Registered + Endorsed Midwife, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and childbirth educator based in Adelaide, South Australia. With her background working as a Midwife in multiple hospitals in a variety of settings she knows the 'ins-and-outs' of the maternity system here in Australia, and is passionate about helping women to achieve a positive pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. Today's Sponsor:For listeners of my podcast, you can join hundreds of other GrowMyBaby students with a 20% discount for Dr Pat and Brigid's pregnancy and birth program. Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the code "FITNEST" LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaHannah Willsmore's website: https://www.hannahwillsmore.com/Hannah Wilsmore's Instagram: @hannahwillsmoremidwifeToday's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

Join me as I chat to Pam, a first time mum who shares her birth story. Pam describes her premature rupture of membranes at 35 weeks, sterile water injections for pain relief, and her forceps delivery.This episode is a re-run from episode #14, and is a beautiful and honest recount of the joys and challenges of pregnancy, birth and recovery.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaToday's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

Pregnancy and childbirth are big risk factors for incontinence and pelvic health concerns.So here's a quick episode to discuss 3 things to help with your pelvic floor recovery after birth.If you are pregnant, or you are planning a future pregnancy, then this episode is for you.LINKS:Telehealth with Physio KathPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

In this birth story I chat with Jenna Cawthray who is a mother to a 12 week old son, Robbie.Jenna describes her 42 hour labour which ended in an emergency caesarean.  And despite the fact that her birth didn't go according to plan, and did in fact take quite some time to process for her, Jenna has now come out the other side and is loving motherhood.Jenna also gives some great tips that helped with her postpartum stage and 4th trimester.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaJenna Cawthray's Instagram @jennacawthrayToday's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

There is no talk of scented candles and baths in this episode!  This chat is with Dr Renee White who is a fierce champion of creating a village for mothers and their families to thrive postpartum.  She believes that once mothers are properly cared for, so are their babies, and the ripple effect in to the community is invaluable.  In this episode we discuss:Why self care and compassion is so important for new mums5 ways self care and compassion helps mumsEasy self care tips for new mumsEssential self care tips for busy mumsLINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaThe Science of Motherhood PodcastFill your cup websiteFill your cup InstagramToday's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

This episode is with twin mum Sinead Finn.Sinead shares her story on growing, birth and parenting twins and her experience with a partial molar pregnancy.Sinead shares her story, which she believes could provide hope and inspiration to many listeners.  Her journey has been one of resilience, from battling endometriosis to experiencing the profound loss of my baby boy due to a rare partial molar pregnancy at 12 weeks.Please note, this episode does discuss pregnancy loss.  Please see links below for any resources you may need. LINKS:Telehealth with Physio KathPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaSinead Finn's InstagramBeyond Blue WebsitePANDA websiteToday's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

Tune into this episode where I chat with midwife Beth Ryan all about 5 ways to bring on labour naturally, along with ways to help create a beautiful environment to birth your baby in.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaBeth's website: https://www.birthwithbeth.com.au/Beth's Instagram: @birthwithbeth_This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.Today's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

Please be advised that this episode comes with a trigger warning as we do discuss quite significant mental health challenges. If this is triggering for you, please reach out to the resources we have included below. Today I chat with Rox Solway who is currently a stay at home mum of two toddlers.As a stay at home mum of two young children, Rox found conscious and connected parenting was at the forefront of her mind each and every day. Rox describes how she had to spend a long time healing her own childhood wounds and understanding her own childhood trauma in order to break generational cycles. In doing so her home has gone from chaos and reactive to now calm and connected. Rox's goal is to give her children the parent that she needed when she was growing up and break generational cycles. She has discovered that connection is the key to a healthy long term relationship with her children and the way to connection is being conscious in how she shows up as a parent each and every day.In this episode we discuss:1. What does being a conscious parent mean?2. What are examples of conscious parenting?3. How do you practise conscious parenting?4. What is the goal of conscious parenting?5. What are the benefits of conscious parenting?6. How did you get your partner on board?7. Connection before Correction parentingLINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaRox's Instagram: @roxsolwayhttps://www.beyondblue.org.au/https://panda.org.au/This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.

Today’s podcast episode is for you if you have gestational diabetes.  This episode is a re-run from when I was interviewed by Helena, an Accredited Practising Dietitian,  for the Gestational Diabetes Club Podcast.  In this episode we discuss:Safe exercise for gestational diabetes.Why is movement important during pregnancy?How does exercise help with gestational diabetes?Best type of exercise for pregnant women with gestational diabetes.How does exercise affect blood sugar levels for women with gestational. diabetes.What is the best time of day to exercise for women with gestational diabetesTips for exercising with gestational diabetes when you are feeling sick / nauseous or achey.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaHelena's website: https://nutritionbyhelena.com/Gestational Diabetes Club PodcastPrevious episodes about Gestational Diabetes:EP 11: Why Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Feel Guilty if Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes with Dr Tom CadeEP 17: Understanding Gestational diabetes, and how to manage it with lifestyle changes in pregnancyThis podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

In this episode today I chat with Vanessa from Illoura Birth about her induction birth story. Vanessa is a Doula, Childbirth & Newborn Educator, Paediatric Nurse & Mum to 3 young boys.Vanessa has had three positive birth experiences, all with an induction of labour.  And in this episode Vanessa discusses how she wants women to know they have the power within them to have an incredible birth experience, no matter how that looks.Today we discuss:How to prepare for a positive inductionVanessa’s story - Induction birth in hospitalPositive Inductions - tips from VanessaTune in, you're going to love this episode!LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaIlloura Birth WebsiteVanessa's Instagram: @illourabirthOther Podcast Episodes discussing Induction of BirthEpisode 59: Induction of Birth with Dr Kara ThompsonEpisode 94: Birth Story with AmyPODCAST SPONSOR:This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code ‘FIT20’.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.

In this episode we discuss the postpartum recovery period.How can we maximise our recovery?How long does it take to recover?Is it different for a vaginal versus a caesarean birth?And how can we avoid postpartum recovery issues?If you are pregnant, or you've recently had a baby, then this podcast episode is for you.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaPodcast Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

In this episode I chat with Ruby Grace, a 23 year old first time mum to a beautiful baby boy named Kobi who is 1 year old.Ruby Race is passionate about all things wellness, conscious parenting, Montessori and finding yourself after having a babyIn this episode today we discuss motherhood and identity loss, and Ruby answered these questions:How did motherhood affect your self identity?How did you rediscover yourself?How do you find your identity outside of motherhood?Did you mourn your old life when you had a baby?What changed after having a baby?Tune in to this insightful and brilliant chat with Ruby Grace.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaRuby Grace's Instagram @_ruby__grace__Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

Today I chat with Jen Butler about preparation for parenting and prenatal care.Jen is an early parenting consultant specialising in preparing parents to help them know, understand and support their baby's feeding, sleep and development, for a thriving baby and confident parenting journey.In today's episode we discuss:How should parents prepare for a baby?When should parents start preparing for a baby?How can a mum prepare HERSELF for a baby?3 things to do before you give birth.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamahttps://www.jenbutler.com.au/cryingnewbornchecklistInstagram @jenbutlerearlyparentingPodcast Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

In today’s episode I chat with the lovely Lauren Brenton @onemamamidwife, who is a midwife, childbirth educator and mum of four.In this chat today Lauren tells us of her motherhood journey, which includes four c section success stories, with the last one being a maternal assisted caesarean birth.Lauren describes how this experience of a maternal assisted caesarean was different from her previous 3 c section experiences.Lauren shares her tips which helped with her after birth recovery, and has some amazing advice for pregnant women or new mums listening to this episode.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaLauren's Instagram @onemamamidwifeLauren's website: https://onemamamidwife.com/Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'.Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.

Is a prolapse diagnosis for life?And can I 'fix' or 'get rid' of my prolapse?If you’ve had a baby, or if you are pregnant, you will want to listen to this episode.  Even if you don’t have symptoms of a prolapse, this knowledge could potentially help you in the future.1 in 2 women who've had a baby have some level of prolapse (according to the Australian Continence Foundation) and the term can sometimes sound pretty scary.So let's chat about what a prolapse is, can we actually fix a prolapse, and what are some ways we can be proactive in helping to prevent or manage a prolapse.Enjoy!LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaThis podcast is sponsored by Baby Jogger, who have kindly provided a discount code for 20% off any full priced product.  Use Code 'FIT20'. Check it out at www.babyjoggerstrollers.com.au.

Join this call where I chat with mama Bec about her post birth rehab plan!Bec reported she was struggling with motivation and accountability post birth.  Felt weak, and is really struggling to return to exercise postpartum.This podcast episode will be helpful to you if you are struggling to find the time, motivation or energy to implement consistent exercise (or 'you time') in your day.In this chat we discuss :- ways to support postnatal recovery- pelvic floor and core post birth- reality of mum guilt, fatigue and the demands of motherhood- and simple, easy ways to feel stronger inside/out.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Today's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

In this episode I chat to Brigid from The Kick Pregnancy Podcast about pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy.It was a listener question, and unfortunately it is really common during pregnancy.In this episode we talk about the different reasons why some women develop pelvic girdle pain, the common risk factors and different ways to help ease the pain and discomfort associated with it.We discuss:- importance of taking care of our bodies during pregnancy- how to treat and manage pelvic girdle / back pain- what to do after you've had your baby.So, if you're achey or sore, this podcast episode is for you.LINKSPreparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmamaThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Today's Sponsor: Go to growmybaby.com.au and use the my code "FITNEST" for 20% off.

Would you like to share your pregnancy journey, birth story and/or after birth recovery?I would love to hear from you!Send me a DM on Instagram @fitnestmamaLINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama

Welcome back to a set of Pelvic Floor Podcast exercises!Today's pelvic floor set focusses on pelvic floor relaxation.Every few weeks, I talk you through a set of pelvic floor exercises.  These episodes are short, these episodes are actionable, and are designed to just help you get it done and tick off your pelvic floor from the to-do list.Perfect if you’re having a vaginal or a caesarean birth, pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, or years and years down the track.You could even send this podcast episode to your mum, as pelvic floor exercises are something I believe ALL women need to do.LINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @fitnestmama** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.