To kick off this third episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing pregnancy cravings and healthy gestational weight gain. 

Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss:

• Why we get pregnancy cravings
• Simple and healthy food swaps for those not so healthy cravings we might have 
• Healthy gestational weight gain
• Calorie restriction during pregnancy

Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about gestational diabetes, post-partum nutrition and so much more, then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this second episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing what foods are best avoided during pregnancy.

Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss:

• Which foods to avoid during pregnancy
• How to safely prepare, cook and store foods during pregnancy
• Recommended amount of caffeine per day
• Why fish is important and the best sources of low-mercury fish

Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about cravings in pregnancy, healthy gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes, post-partum nutrition and so much more, then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this first episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing exactly what nutrients you will need in each individual trimester of pregnancy. 

Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss:

• How each trimester’s nutritional requirements differ and exactly what nutrients to be mindful of for each stage of pregnancy
• Why quality is more important than quantity in the first trimester
• The importance of folate, iron, choline and many other nutrients and the role they play in healthy newborn development

Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about cravings in pregnancy, what not to eat, gestational diabetes, post-partum nutrition and so much more, then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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Welcome to episode 6 in the C-section Birth series, a sneaky bonus episode of the live Q & A recording I did recently. 

In today's episode I answer questions about:

• Compression garments after C-section birth
• Returning to netball and running
• How much walking is appropriate 6 weeks after surgery
• Are pelvic floor exercises still important?
• How many C-sections can you have?
• And so much more!

This is the final episode available in this C-section Birth series. Don’t forget that all of our podcast series, including any bonus content, is all live inside my online program the Pregnancy Posse.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and how it can help you have a wonderful pregnancy journey by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, so just head over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off the final episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be doing a Q & A style episode, answering all of your burning questions.

In today’s episode we cover:

• The C-section “shelf”
• Scar recovery
• Bleeding after birth
• Age gaps between C-sections
• Recovering whilst looking after a toddler
• Step by step process of the day of surgery
• Breastfeeding and your milk coming in
• And so much more!

And if you want further support or guidance throughout your pregnancy, be sure to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off the fourth episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be sharing an interview I did where I spoke all about my second pregnancy and birth story.

In today’s episode we cover:

• VBAC preparation
• Learning to surrender and accept the possibility of another C-section
• A last minute turn of events the night before birth!

Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off the third episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be sharing an interview I did where I spoke all about my first pregnancy and birth story.

In today’s episode we cover:

• Miscarriage
• My initial thoughts on C-section versus vaginal birth
• The process and reasoning for my induction
• My experience of an unplanned C-section birth

Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about my second personal birth stories as well as a Q & A episode answering all your most popular questions, just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off the second episode in the C-section Birth series we are discussing all about physical preparation for a C-section as well as physical recovery after birth. 

Today I share my own personal journey of physical recovery, plus my professional advice around recovery and return to exercise. We also chat with Pregnancy Posse members and their experience with a C-section birth recovery. Today we cover:

• Best ways to physically prepare for birth
• Recovery in the immediate post-partum period (first 4 days after birth)
• Ideas for appropriate exercise and movement
• Long term physical recovery
• Scar management

Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about my own personal birth stories as well as a Q & A episode answering all your most popular questions, just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this first episode in the C-section Birth series we are discussing all about mental preparation and emotional processing after birth.

Today I share my own personal journey, plus my professional advice as well as unique stories from a number of wonderful Pregnancy Posse members and their experience with a C-section birth. We cover:

• Different schools of thought around mentally preparing for a C-section birth
• Top tips to stay calm and positive during surgery
• Birth preferences for a C-section
• My top tips to help you unpack and process an unplanned C-section birth

Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about physical recovery after birth, my own personal birth stories as well as a Q & A episode answering all your most popular questions, just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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Welcome to episode 6 in the Newborn Life series, a sneaky bonus episode of the live Q & A recording I did with the wonderful Jen Butler.

Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, answers listener questions around

• Newborn baby sleep expectations
• To swaddle or not to swaddle
• Her thoughts on feeding to sleep patterns
• Is the Snoo a worthwhile investment?
• And so much more!

This is the final episode available in this Newborn life series. However if you’d like to access our bonus episode (exclusive only to Posse members) on swaddling techniques, dummies and ideal sleep environments you can find it now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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