Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama

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If you are a mumma 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, and thus invest in your physical and mental health, to help you feel like a stronger, happier mumma.

LINKS
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

EPISODE SPONSOR
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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

** 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 Jo Hardie, who is the founder and creator of Spewy, an innovative product born out of necessity. 

In today's episode we discuss toilet training.  In particular we chat about:

- the difference between day and night toilet training.

- timing - how to know when to start toilet training?

- making toilet training a positive experience

- how to manage setbacks.

Six years ago, after enduring a disastrous road trip with her three children, including an incident of car sickness, she recognised the need for a solution that would eliminate the hassle of using towels and buckets whenever children fell ill. 

Determined to create something both practical and appealing to children, Jo embarked on a mission to develop a versatile product that would simplify the lives of parents everywhere.

After customer feedback Spewy now also offers a range of Bed Mats, which are discussed in this episode.

For $15 off your first order, use the code FITNEST15 at checkout: 

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Spewy Website: www.spewy.com.au
Spewy Instagram: @spewyau
Enter coupon code 'fitnest15' for $15 off your first order.

** 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 today's episode I chat with Holly who shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and motherhood experience.

Becoming a mother didn't quite look how Holly had envisioned. This is her story of an IVF pregnancy, navigating her husbands cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, to a birth and postpartum that looked nothing like she thought it would. 

Holly describes her breastfeeding difficulties, postpartum rage, sleep deprivation, and more.  As Holly describes, motherhood 'has been the most difficult but incredible journey I have ever experienced.

Holly shares:

• Having a baby with her husband via IVF as a result of a gender transition.
• Preparing for birth and my challenging birth experience
• Preparing for postpartum
• Overcoming breastfeeding difficulties
• Managing postpartum rage
• Navigating husbands cancer diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Learning how to take care of myself properly and maintaining a positive mindset through it all.

LINKS

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia Website: https://panda.org.au/

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

Preparing for birth workshop

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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Hayley is the heart behind Alee Disability Support Services, bringing a deep understanding and lived experience to support parents of children with a disability. 

Hayley's youngest daughter Pippa was born with Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome – a rare genetic condition which means Pippa has difficulty swallowing, floppy muscles, terrible sleep, intellectual delay and big feelings.

In June 2021, life became even more complicated when Hayley was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Facing major surgery, and at the same time, Pippa had just undergone surgery to place a feeding tube in her tummy and required extensive care.

Hayley sought assistance from National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but the support she needed wasn’t readily available. In Hayley’s words, it felt like life was falling apart.

Then, someone said they could help. Even though support coordination wasn’t initially part of their NDIS plan, a support coordinator showed Hayley how to use Pippa’s plan more effectively and get the help they so desperately needed at the time.

In today's podcast episode, Hayley sheds light into navigating the NDIS and provides support for parents who have a child with a developmental delay or disability.

** 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 @fitnestmama

Hayley's Website: https://aleedisability.com/
Hayley's Instagram: @aleedisabilityss

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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What are the steps to help maximise postpartum recovery after a caesarean birth?

In this solo episode I discuss things to consider during pregnancy as well as the postpartum phase.

In particular we discuss:
- pregnancy fitness for caesarean birth recovery
- ways to help re-gain strength / energy / fitness / mobility post birth
- overall health and wellness in the postpartum period.



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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In this episode I answer a recent listener question "I’m a runner and have high tone pelvic floor muscles.  Will i have difficulty birthing my baby?"

This episode is perfect if you are pregnant and you are keen to consider all your birth options.

I discuss:

• Risk of pelvic floor trauma with childbirth
• Things to be aware of with pelvic floor muscles
• Other considerations when taking into account pelvic floor and birthing options.
• How to reduce risk of pelvic floor trauma with childbirth.

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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In this birth story, Millie, a professional dancer, shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and recovery journey.

She discusses her heavy work commitments whilst pregnant, why her birth choice included an elective caesarean, and how she supported her postpartum recovery and returning to dancing.



LINKS
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Millie's Instagram: @millieslennett


** 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 birth story is with Jo who is an everyday mama of 4 who shares her story about her 2nd VBA2C and transition to being a mother of 4.

Jo shares the struggle she went through with navigating the hospital system with her 2nd VBA2C, and provides some tips and tricks as to how she navigates parenthood and life with 4 children.

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Jo's Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_everyday_mumma
Previous episode with Jo [3rd baby, 1st VBA2C birth story].


** 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 chat with Claire, a maternal child health nurse/midwife and founder of Safe Hands Early Parenting about mental health in the months after you welcome your baby.

Claire combines her professional and personal experience to help expectant parents (and those already in the thick of it!) feel empowered and more supported in their experience of raising their baby/toddler.

We discuss:

• Ways to support your mental health in the postpartum.
• Importance of self-care.
• Finding your village.
• Difference between a tough day/week and postnatal depression or anxiety.
• What are the next steps if you have concerns about your mental health

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Claire's Instagram/TikTok: @safehandsparenting @themoment.podcast
Claire's website: www.safehandsparenting.com.au

Mum Mood Booster - https://www.mummoodbooster.com/public/
Dad Booster - https://www.dadspace.com.au/dad-booster-study/
Mum2BMoodBooster - https://www.mum2bmoodbooster.com/public/

PANDA helpline: 1300 726 306
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/check-your-mental-health

** 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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Lets open up the conversation about pelvic floor trauma and birth.

In today's episode I discuss the topic of prenatal pelvic floor education and beneficial outcomes post birth.

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Research discussed:

Johnson et al 2022, The Importance of information: Prenatal education surrounding birth-related pelvic floor trauma mitigates symptom-related distress.  https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wk/jwh/2022/00000046/00000002/art00002


** 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.