Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama

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So today’s episode is more of a personal one. 

I am sharing my story on my pelvic floor recovery after three children.

Coming up into summer, was keen to get into running.  I have been thinking this for month.

But, something has stopped me in my tracks, and I am going to share that with you today.

Stick around for this episode, if you are:

• Interested in hearing my challenges I have had with my pelvic floor and recovery, stick around.
• If you are pregnant or postnatal and wanting to return to running.
• Just keen to hear about my rehab process post birth, stick around.

LINKS:

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** 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. 

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

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In this episode, I discuss 4 key things to help prepare for birth, whilst in the third trimester.

You'll hear no mention of nurseries, baby prams and maternity clothes in this episode.  Tune in as I discuss ways to prepare for birth to help support the body, mind and soul in a way that is holistic and supports women as a whole.

I trust you'll love this episode, send me a DM on Instagram @fitnestmama and let me know what you thought!

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @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. 

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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Today I chat with Terrie who lives in rural Australia who became pregnant with her first at 36 years old.

Terrie planned for a home birth but when waters broke at 41+6 and labour didn't progress, it took a sideways step and they made the decision to go into hospital for an induction.

Terrie discusses her experience with a rural/regional hospital setting, her decision for a home birth, her experience with then receiving a hospital induction, and in Terrie's words, her journey included 'sideways steps but a magical birth'.

LINKS:

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Instagram @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. 

https://www.fitnestmama.com

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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In this episode today I discuss the benefits of exercising during pregnancy, and how it helps with postpartum recovery.

And then we dive into tips for exercising, along with things to consider, including:

• incorporating pelvic floor into workouts
• how to exercise with pelvic girdle pain
• running modification
• abdominal muscle separation pregnancy safe exercises
• and more!

Enjoy!

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @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. 

https://www.fitnestmama.com

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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This birth story today is with Carissa, a first time mum to a 6 month old boy. 

Carissa shares her journey of becoming a mother. 

Trying to fall pregnant naturally for almost 2 years with two early losses; then seeing a fertility specialist who helped her fall pregnant. Fast forward to pregnancy; Carissa was sick with mild HG from week 8 to birth.   Carissa tested positive to GDM at 18 weeks, and ended up having to be induced due to multiple reduced movements. 

Carissa describes an 'amazing birth with zero issues'. 

Postpartum, Carissa was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety at 4 months postpartum. Even though becoming a mother was something  she had wanted for so, so long, she reports it has been a journey with multiple difficult moments.  

And as Carissa describes, "It’s all been worth it. Every single bad moment. Completely worth it".

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Carrisa's Instagram and Tiktok handles are @carissa_mcholme

Carissa's small biz is: www.tlcbody.com.au

https://www.fitnestmama.com

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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This simple trick which is sometimes difficult to implement, will help support you to have an amazing postnatal recovery and feel amazing inside/out.

LINKS:

Telehealth with Physio Kath

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @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. 

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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Demi is a paediatric physio and mother of 2 and shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and recovery journey of her 2nd little baby boy.

Demi discusses her VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean birth), including how she prepared for birth (and how this was different with her first baby born via caesarean section).

Demi also talks us through her birth story and recovery journey, and shares her experience with the differences (and similarities) with birthing via caesarean versus vaginal birth.

I trust you will love this story with Demi!


LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Previous episode with Demi [Preventing Flat Head Syndrome in Babies]: https://www.fitnestmama.com/podcast/preventing-and-managing-flat-head-syndrome-in-babies-with-the-baby-physio-demi/


** 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. 

https://www.fitnestmama.com

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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Today I discuss example birth plans with Dr Hugh Porter.

Dr Hugh Porter is a highly skilled obstetrician with a passion for both low and high risk pregnancies. Dr Porter is happy to provide: natural birth, waterbirth, Calmbirth®, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean section), Elective caesarean section, Maternal assisted caesarean section, Induction of labour and Twin birth (vaginal or caesarean). He is also a competent laparoscopic surgeon and colposcopist.]

In today's episode we discuss:

• What is a birth plan?
• How important is it to develop a birth plan?
• What are some different birthing options to consider?
• What are some things to consider in a birth plan?
  • Pain relief
  • Positioning
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Vaginal / cervical exams
  • Forceps versus ventouse
  • Emergency caesarean versus forceps
  • When things aren’t progressing
• Sharing your birth plan
• When things don’t go according to plan

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Dr Hugh Porter's website: https://sydneybabies.com.au/

Dr Hugh Porter's Instagram: @drhughporter

** 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. 

https://www.fitnestmama.com

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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Today's episode discusses pregnancy and birth after birth trauma.  I am speaking with Dr Rosie Pajak who is a Perinatal Clinical Psychologist with many years experience supporting families after birth trauma.

Rosie recognised how isolating a distressing birth experience can be and set up the Birth Healing Collective to bring parents together to heal. Her beautiful Birth Healing Program supports parents to process difficult birth experiences and shares tools to help them move forward feeling lighter, stronger and more confident.

In today's episode we discuss:
- what is a traumatic birth?
- what is the recovery process after a traumatic birth?
- challenges when giving birth again after trauma.
- useful tips and tricks to help with the recovery journey.


Please note, this episode does discuss birth trauma, please do discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider, and see below for some resources below.


** 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. 

LINKS:

https://panda.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Previous episode with Dr Rosie Pajak: https://www.fitnestmama.com/podcast/birth-trauma-we-need-to-talk-about-it/

Rosie's Instagram: @birth_healing_collective
Rosie's Website: www.thebirthhealingcollective.com/better-birth
Free guide : 5 ways to prepare for your next birth: www.thebirthhealingcollective.com/prepare

https://www.fitnestmama.com

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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. 

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Caring for your pelvic floor and perineum after a vaginal birth.

If you’ve been listening to me for awhile, you will know that everything I do is helping you to be proactive, it is helping you to protect yourself from unwanted issues.

It’s about being on the front foot, rather than being reactive and treating things AFTER they’ve occurred.

So thus, this episode today is to help your pelvic floor and perineum feel better after birth, and these strategies today are really for those first few days after birth.

So hopefully you are pregnant listening to this, or if you aren’t in those early few days, this will be helpful for any future births.

Whether you’ve had perineal tears, or you are just feeling a little tender, or if you want to help your pelvic floor and perineal area with recovery as much as possible, these tips are for you, enjoy!

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LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @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. 

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** 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.