Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama

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This episode is part of the Spilling the Milk series where women are sharing their amazing birth stories to help enlighten and impart their own experiences and knowledge to other women.

In this episode, Courtney discusses becoming a first-time mum, how she prepared for childbirth, how a doula helped her and her partner, a posterior baby, childbirth, post-birth recovery and why she joined FitNest Mama.

Courtney openly shares her story of becoming pregnant, her journey throughout her pregnancy and her birth experience. She walks us through her childbirth step by step and provides an incredible insight into her and her partner’s experience.

I absolutely loved this conversation with Courtney and I’m so grateful to have her on the show to share with you in such a raw and real way.

Enjoy!

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• Meagan Harrap (Doula): @meaganharrap

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Today is a quick episode where I’ll share one strategy many mums have found super super helpful. You never know how your birth will actually go until it’s happened so preparing for birth should include adding lots of tools to your toolkit - to draw on what you need when you need it.  Today’s strategy is a tool that can be helpful during birth but is also while handling a crying baby, or coping with a toddler’s tantrum.  I’ll go over this skill, how to strengthen it through practice, and how to get the most out of it.
Enjoy!

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Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

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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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 Baby wearing is such a powerful tool for mums, letting us reclaim some mobility and freedom while keeping bub close with us. There can be an overwhelming number of products to choose from and an endless stream of information on the topic so I want to break it down to its basics for you. 

In today's episode I'm joined by Emma Jenkins,  a mum and registered psychologist with 9 years experience. Emma is trained with the Australian Baby-Wearing Association and become a certified baby-wearing consultant so she's the perfect guest to talk with about the magic that it can bring. 

Emma shares what to know when picking your carrier so it best fits your needs, your lifestyle, and your bubs age range. We talk about common fears and misconceptions that people have about carriers, as well as safety tips to keep you and your baby as safe as possible. 

For any mum, or mum to be, this episode will answer all your burning questions and leave you feeling more equipped to find your fit. Enjoy!

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Australian Baby Wearing Association

Emma' Instagram @nurtured_byemmajenkins
Emma's Website

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Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Julie Blandthorn about alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This can be a very confusing topic with so much competing information available and you may not know who to listen to. Julie is a clinical midwife consultant at the Women’s Alcohol and Drug Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. She is a wealth of experience and information and I’m very grateful to have her on the show today. 

We’ll be discussing the effects of drinking alcohol in pregnancy and in breastfeeding. Recently, in 2020, the NHMRC guidelines have been updated to include that alcohol is no longer recommended in any amount during pregnancy. Studies have found even small amounts of alcohol can affect the baby’s developing brain and body. 

Alcohol affects the developing fetal brain much worse than heroin. 

However, it’s different in breastfeeding. Alcohol isn’t stored in the breastmilk. We used to be told to express out the tainted breast milk and we’d be all clear but once you start expressing, the alcohol flows straight back into the milk. Expressing will not reduce the alcohol levels in your breastmilk any quicker than if you didn’t express. 

Julie will provide safe strategies to breastfeeding your baby whilst having a drink of alcohol. She will also run through the effects of alcohol in the breastmilk on a baby. 

Julie explores her recommendations in-depth:  

• Eat before and while you’re drinking.
• Breastfeed before drinking alcohol. 
• Allow 2 hours for every standard drink to be alcohol-free. 
• It is better to breastfeed with a small amount of alcohol in the system than to feed the baby formula. 
• Know that when you do breastfeed your baby with alcohol in your system, your baby will be getting 20% less than normal. 
• Express and store milk prior to drinking. 
• Do not sleep with the baby in the bed if you’ve been drinking. 
• Download the Australian Breastfeeding Association App. 
• Have a safety plan to have someone who hasn’t been drinking to look after the baby. 

I found this episode to be full of useful and enlightening information and I know you will too!

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Resources mentioned: 

• Australian Breastfeeding Association Alcohol App: ‎Feed Safe on the App Store (apple.com)
• Research Study: Association between prenatal alcohol exposure and craniofacial shape of children at 12 months of age — Monash University
• Australian Breastfeeding Association |
• A-Z fact sheets | The Royal Women's Hospital (thewomens.org.au)

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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 we’ll be discussing the TENS Machine, what it is, and how it might be helpful with labour. TENS stands for Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a method of pain relief that can be used for lots of different things from back pain to period pain. Today we’re specifically going to talk about an obstetric TENS machine, which is used as pain relief during labour. 

On top of the basics, we’ll also talk about who it might be most useful for and who shouldn't use one. Plus, I’ll share my top tips on how to get the most out of your TENS machine in labour. 

If you’re pregnant, or just want to know a bit more about TENS, then this episode is for you! 

Enjoy

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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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I’m delighted to introduce you to my guest today, Brianne, one of our lovely FitNest members, as she shares her amazing birth story and her journey into motherhood so far.

Brianne is a first time mum to a gorgeous baby girl and in this episode, she shares her journey toward becoming pregnant, the details of her 5 hour labour, and how she has adjusted to life with a newborn. Brianne talks about her experience with relentless braxton hicks contractions, her mental state throughout the pregnancy and how she coped once she reached 41 weeks.

We talk about how Brianne prepared for childbirth and she shares some of the relaxation and hypno birthing strategies that worked for her. Brianne is a naturally organised person and she shares how being proactive in preparing for labour, breastfeeding and those newborn days helped her and her partner settle in and embrace their journey. 

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Freya App
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FitNest Mama Website

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Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

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FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr. Kara Thompson. Kara absolutely loves coming to work and being a part of women’s pregnancy journeys. She works in the public hospital system in Melbourne and Geelong specialising in high-risk pregnancies. Kara is a co-host with Dr. Alex Umbers of the Pregnancy Uncut podcast, sharing the untold and sometimes traumatic pregnancy stories that haven’t gone to plan. Kara is passionate about supporting women to make informed decisions about their birth and I can’t wait for you to hear her expert advice.

This episode is all about induction and birth. Kara discusses in depth why a woman might need an induction, the different processes the doctor and patient will undertake, the risk of an instrumental birth, and how long it takes to induce someone. She will also run us through why the rates of induction are increasing, the risks involved, and why it may be necessary. 

Kara’s expert knowledge is so important to help empower women to make the right choice for their individual birth journey. This is especially true as currently every second woman having her first baby is being offered an induction. 

It all comes down to whether it’s safer to keep waiting for labour to happen naturally or if it’s better for baby and Mum if it happens sooner. Kara talks about the potential reasons contributing to increasing the rate of inductions, these include maternal age, medical problems going into pregnancy, diabetes in pregnancy, and women’s approach to induction. 

There are different types of inductions - it’s not a one size fits all approach. So sit back and listen to Kara thoroughly explain the role of induction in birth and consider if it may be the best option for you if the time comes.

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Podcast Pregnancy Uncut | Podcast on Spotify 

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Facebook @pregnancy.uncut

Kara's Website

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FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

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Today is another solo episode of Fitnest Mama and I want to discuss confidence in motherhood. Specifically from a physical perspective - how our physical recovery after birth can really shape our motherhood experience. Our physical health directly impacts our mental health in countless ways so it's important new mums, and mums to be, understand how to manage this as they enter such a crazy period in their lives. That's why I'm going to share my personal experience, and some tips and tricks to help you feel prepared. Enjoy! 

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Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

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FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

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Today I’m joined by paediatric dietician Kyla Smith to discuss the process of introducing babies to solid foods. She’s the owner and founder of Baby Meal Times and Toddler Meal Times, two online memberships designed to help parents help their children to love food from the first bite. She’s been a dietitian for 15 years, working with children who have extreme difficulties with food, and strongly believe that the stage of introducing solids is key to building a foundation and good relationship with food. 

Kyla shares her tips on how to feel more confident in this time and even how to enjoy the process of exploring food with your bub. We go through the difficulties parents might face during this time and the common mistakes they can fall victim to. There’s something for everyone to take away from this conversation no matter what stage of your motherhood journey. Enjoy! 

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Instagram @dr_kyla

Facebook @drkyladietitian

Kyla's Website

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Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

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Today I’m joined by clinical psychologist Rosanna Pajak. She specializes in perinatal mental health, Rosanna has worked in clinical and community settings across the UK and Australia, including specialist trauma services and women's health services. As an experienced clinician and a mum herself, Rosanna is passionate about helping mum's heal from traumatic experiences during the process of childbirth.  

She shares what birth trauma is and what are the risk factors. We discuss how it can impact a woman and her family. We explore what can be done to help improve the birth experience and ways to help women heal after. We also discuss how following pregnancies and births can be effected. 

Please be advised that this episode comes with a trigger warning as we do discuss significant challenges that can be faced after birth.  If this is triggering for you, please reach out to the resources we have included below.

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Rosanna's Website
Rosie’s Instagram @Dr_Rosie_Psychologist
Rosie's course: The Birth Healing Collective
PANDA Website
Beyond Blue
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Previous Episode Referenced:
EP #34: Unpacking Your Birth Story with Helen Nightingale

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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 @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.