In today’s episode I share a beautiful podcast interview I did with the lovely Namita Mahanama on her podcast “Thrive with Whole-listic Healing Co”.

 

In this episode we chat about:

 

-My biggest challenges with 3 small children

-Strategies for me to fill my cup up and how my perspective of this has changed over the years

-What does a women’s physio do and what can we help with?

-Can pelvic floor exercises negatively impact your birth experience?

-Best tips to deal with overwhelm 

-How I juggle career, motherhood and life and working with my husband 

-Abdominal separation, pelvic floor and so much more!

 

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What does my husband think of our birth journeys?

 

Today on the podcast I’m sharing a beautiful chat that @sam.zieg.birthsweet had with my wonderful husband J.A for her podcast, Stories from the Birth Sweet. 

 

Sam interviewed J.A to gain insight into what it was like to support me through our 3 pregnancies and births. This is such a fascinating chat because so often we only hear about these stories from the mothers perspective!

 

Enjoy!

 

If you’d like to connect with me further and be supported throughout your entire pregnancy, jump on over to my online pregnancy program The Pregnancy Posse. You can find out more and trial the program for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com 

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Another solo-cast for a question I always get in my inbox "Laura, will my vagina ever be the same again?"

In this episode we cover:

• Understanding what stories you have around your vulva that might be affecting your confidence and body imageThe importance of understanding your own anatomy
• Appreciating the function of your vulva and vagina\
• Steps to help you accept and love your post-partum body
• Resources to help you with prolapse, transitioning into motherhood and navigating sex after birth

If you'd like more support during pregnancy, make sure to check out my online pregnancy program The Pregnancy Posse. Just visit thepregnancyposse.com and trial it for 7 days.

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To kick off this fifth episode in the VBAC podcast series we are discussing how to find a supportive care provider when navigating a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).

In this episode I chat with Julie and Meagan from @thevbaclink about:

Identifying “supportive” vs “tolerant” care providers
Questions to ask your care provider
VBAC specific birth plans
The importance of collaboration and trust

If you’d like to learn more about preparing yourself for labour and birth, then I invite you to join me inside my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse. We have weekly workouts, labour and birth preparation, pelvic floor exercises and so much more!

You can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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 fourth episode in the VBAC podcast series we are discussing uterine rupture risks with a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).

In this episode I chat with Julie and Meagan from @thevbaclink about:

Risk of uterine rupture with a VBAC and VBA2C
How a rupture might present and how they are usually detected
Risk of rupture with a repeat C-section
Risk of rupture without a uterine scar
Risk of rupture before labour
Risks associated with repeat C-section
Placenta accreta

If you’d like to learn more about preparing yourself for labour and birth, then I invite you to join me inside my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse. We have weekly workouts, labour and birth preparation, pelvic floor exercises and so much more!

You can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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 third episode in the VBAC podcast series we are pulling apart the research and discussing all the topics of big babies, inductions and going over-due and how they relate to vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).

In this episode I chat with Julie and Meagan from @thevbaclink about:

Does having a “big baby” reduce your chance of VBAC?
How accurate are ultrasounds at determining baby size?
How to help women feel more empowered about birthing a larger baby
Are inductions safe for a VBAC?
What are the different methods for induction for VBAC?
What does the evidence tell us about going “over-due”?
What are the risks associated with going beyond 40 weeks
Does having a longer pregnancy affect your chance of a VBAC?

If you’d like to learn more about preparing yourself for labour and birth, then I invite you to join me inside my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse. We have weekly workouts, labour and birth preparation, pelvic floor exercises and so much more!

You can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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 second episode in the VBAC podcast series we are pulling apart the research and evidence for VBAC births and helping you understand exactly what the facts say. 

In this episode I chat with Julie and Meagan from @thevbaclink about:

What exactly are your chances of having a successful VBAC?
Understanding the birthing system and the importance of taking ownership of your birth preferences
What is the ideal time between pregnancies?
What does the research say about pregnancy intervals for VBAC success?

If you’d like to learn more about preparing yourself for labour and birth, then I invite you to join me inside my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse. We have weekly workouts, labour and birth preparation, pelvic floor exercises and so much more!

You can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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 VBAC podcast series we are discussing the best ways to prepare yourself for a successful vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)

In this episode I chat with Lauretta from @midwifelauretta about:

How to choose a supportive care provider
The importance of choosing a care provider who shares the same values and goals that you have
Why debriefing your previous birth is valuable
Understanding the evidence, and that success rates are actually higher than you may think
Planning for all possibilities - having a VBAC and C-section birth plan
Surrounding yourself with positive and empowering stories

If you’d like to learn more about preparing yourself for labour and birth, then I invite you to join me inside my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse. We have weekly workouts, labour and birth preparation, pelvic floor exercises and so much more!

You can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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 third and final episode in the Vagus Nerve podcast series we are discussing how the vagus nerve applies to the prenatal period.

In this episode I chat with Carrie Rigoni from @drcarrierigoni about:

How to prepare your vagus nerve for birth
How the vagus nerve explains why women respond differently to birth trauma, pregnancy stress and the post-partum period
How the vagus nerve helps you to feel safe and this is why women need different environments to birth in, which is helpful in validating the different choices women will make around birth
Laura shares a vulnerable journal entry about her recent parenting challenges and how this work is really pertinent in her life right now

If you’d like to access Carrie’s bonus vagal nerve adult questionnaire to work out how toned your vagus nerve is you can find this inside our members-only content inside the Pregnancy Posse!

This is my online pregnancy membership program and you can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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 second episode in the Vagus Nerve podcast series we are discussing how to improve your vagus nerve tone.

In this episode I chat with Carrie Rigoni from @drcarrierigoni about:

What environmental factors affect the vagus nerve
How improving diet and stress can improve vagal tone
How chronic childhood stress can contribute to vagal nerve issues in adults
Signs that you may have low vagal tone
Treatment tools to start toning your vagus nerve and regulating your nervous system
Importance of increasing your nervous system “battery” 
Practical tools such as chest compressions, gratitude and anchoring

If you’d like to access Carrie’s bonus vagal nerve adult questionnaire to work out how toned your vagus nerve is you can find this inside our members-only content inside the Pregnancy Posse!

This is my online pregnancy membership program and you can find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit 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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