The Lady Birds

Traveling with a baby is an adventure—equal parts chaos, comedy, and occasional triumph. In this episode, we share our best (and worst) travel stories, including a near-death experience (okay, MAYBE a slight exaggeration) with a bumblebee and a heroic cowboy. We also dive into the unexpected ways babies behave better for literally everyone but their parents and discuss why direct flights are worth every penny when traveling with a little one.

From sleepless road trips to unpredictable airport delays, we talk about how to keep your expectations low, your sense of humor high, and your baby entertained long enough to (hopefully) avoid a public meltdown. 

Episode Highlights:

🛫 Best and worst travel experiences with a baby

🤠 The gas station cowboy who saved the day

😴 Who's baby naps better for other people?

🍼 The must-avoid mistakes when traveling with an infant

🚗 How we survived road trips, flights, and unexpected delays

😂 Keeping expectations low and humor high

 Join the Conversation! Any tips or tricks for travling with kids/babies? Drop us a message or tag us on social media—we love hearing from you! 

 Email:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠
Instagram & Facebook: @LadybirdPT
Work with us:⁠⁠ladybirdpt.com/contact⁠

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This week on The Lady Birds, we're diving deep into the world of push prep. Whether you're planning for an epidural, going unmedicated, or haven't decided yet, we’re here to break down everything you need to know about pushing effectively. From understanding how your pelvic floor works to the best positions for birth (yes, the answer is it depends!), this episode is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and the encouragement you need to feel confident heading into labor. 💪

🌟 What We Cover:

• The epidural experience: What to expect and how to prep ahead of time

• Why push prep during pregnancy is a game-changer

• The best pushing cues and breathing techniques and the nuance behind it all

• How to find the right pelvic floor PT for push prep

✨ Biggest Takeaway:Birth is unpredictable, but feeling prepared can make all the difference. A pelvic floor PT who gets perinatal care AND birth preparation can be a total game-changer in making sure you know what to do when the big moment arrives. 💖

💬 Join the Conversation!Have a push prep story to share? Drop us a message or tag us on social media—we love hearing from you! 💌

 Email:⁠[email protected]⁠
 Instagram & Facebook: @LadybirdPT
 Work with us:⁠ladybirdpt.com/contact

⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Lady Birds wherever you get your podcasts! 💕

Sleep. We miss it, we dream about it (when we actually get to sleep), and we definitely talk about it nonstop. In this episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is baby sleep—what’s worked, what’s failed spectacularly, and why some advice should come with a warning label. From sleep training wins (and woes) to middle-of-the-night dilemmas, we’re here to commiserate, laugh, and remind you that yes, one day, they will sleep. (So we've been told)

We also get into:🍼 The sleep training experience—did it work? Did we survive?😴 The best and worst sleep advice we’ve been given🚼 First-time parenting chaos, aka Googling rashes at 2 AM😢Definition of Boohoo tears💩Panic texting in the middle of the nights about diaper rash

📩 Have questions or topic requests? Email us at [email protected]
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🏡 Need pelvic floor PT? We offer office, virtual, and home visits!

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We’re kicking off a three-part series all about birth preparation!

In this episode, we're breaking down the best ways to prepare your pelvic floor for labor, how to reduce the risk of tearing, and why relaxation is key to a smoother birth experience. From vocalization tricks(hello, deep growls! 🐻) to positioning tips and the role of a pelvic floor PT before and after birth, we’re giving you all the practical advice to help your body work with you, not against you. Plus, we’re debunking myths about epidurals and discussing how movement, mindset, and even a warm compress can make a difference.✨

We'll Cover:
✅ How to relax your pelvic floor during labor (and why it matters!)
✅ The connection between pelvic tension, tearing, and labor progress
✅ Why glutes, jaw, and even your voice play a role in keeping things relaxed
✅ The pros and cons of perineal massage, warm compresses, and different pushing positions
✅ Epidurals: friend or foe? (Hint: They might help more than you think!)
✅ What to do if you do tear—because there’s always help available

🎥Want to see how perineal massage works? Email us at [email protected] or check out our Instagram@ladybirdpt for instructional videos!

🎧Tune in now for practical, no-BS advice on making birth a little smoother!

Pumping parents, this one’s for you! 🍼✨ Join us as we dive into the highs, the lows, and the downright chaotic moments of pumping—like forgetting theone tiny valve that makes the whole thing work. (We’ve all been there.)

🔄 The never-ending cycle of washing, losing, and replacing pump parts
🍼 The great flange size mystery—becausewhy is the standard size so wrong?
💨 Hands-free pumps: lifesavers or just another thing to clean?
🚙 Pumping in the car—why some pumps are justtoo intense for multitasking
🏕️ Prepping for a Wilderness Survival class… while also figuring out how to store breastmilk
😂 Trying (and failing) to convince our partners to experience the pump themselves

At the end of the day, whether you pump, nurse, combo-feed, or formula-feed, we’re all in this together—and you’re doing anamazing job. 💛

🎧 Grab your coffee (or your pump) and listen in!

Connect with us!
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📱 Instagram & Facebook: @LadybirdPT
🌎 Work with us:ladybirdpt.com/contact

Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with a fellow pumping warrior! 🐦✨

Worried about prolapse? Are you pregnant or postpartum? Still want to run, lift, and feel strong? 🏃‍♀️💪 You’re in the right place! Today on The Lady Birds, we’re busting myths and breaking down everything you need to know about prolapse—what it really means, clinically why symptoms matter just as much if not more than diagnosis, and how to keep doing what you love without fear.

👀 Think you have to quit running or lifting? Nope! We chat about managing pressure, strengthening smart, and why pelvic floor PT is your BFF (now and for future pregnancies). Plus, we’re calling out the bad advice to “just wait” for treatment—spoiler: early care = long-term success!

Get ready to feel empowered, informed, and strong as hell! 💥

In this episode, we cover:
✅ What prolapse actually is (and why not all cases are the same)
✅ Running & weightlifting with prolapse—yes, you can!
✅ How pelvic floor PT sets you up for future pregnancies
✅ Why waiting to get help is outdated advice 🚫

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🔗 Connect with us:
📸 Instagram: @ladybirdpt
💌 Email: [email protected]
🌎 Website: https://www.ladybirdpt.com/

Hey Lady Birds! 🐦✨ This week, we’re gettingreal about the messy, emotional, sometimes overwhelming process of going back to work after maternity leave. Spoiler alert: It’shard, no matter how much you love your job!

We’re talking about:
🔹 Theactual hardest part about going back to work (hint: it’s not just leaving the baby)
🔹 How our work-life priorities have completely shifted (and why we’re actually okay with it).
🔹 The surprising things we miss about maternity leave (and the ones we don’t)
🔹 Why we suddenlyget why people ease back in with a part-time return.
🔹 The unexpected perks of working again (yes, even when it’s exhausting).

🔹 Adjusting to this “new normal” and finding small wins along the way

Whether you’re dreading your return, thriving in the work-life juggle, or still figuring it all out—this episode is for you. We see you, we get you, and we’re right there with you. 💛

👉Listen now and let us know: What’s been the hardest (or best!) part of your return-to-work experience? DM us on @ladybirdpt or drop us a review!

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🔗Connect with us:
📸 Instagram: @ladybirdpt
💌 Email: [email protected]
🌎 Website: https://www.ladybirdpt.com/

Calling all postpartum runners (or runners-to-be)! 🏃‍♀️✨ In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about getting back to running after having a baby. From strength training (yes, you need it) to cardio alternatives when running isn’t quite in the cards, we’ve got you covered.

We also dive into the juicy details of how breastfeeding can impact your return to running (hello, hormones!) and share three must-know running form tips to keep you moving efficiently and pain-free. Plus, a little love for Julie Weeb’s work and why we think every postpartum runner should know about it!

🔹 Strength training: why it’s non-negotiable
🔹 Cardio swaps for when running isn’t happening yet
🔹 How breastfeeding hormones might be messing with your progress
🔹 The three game-changing running form tweaks you need to try

If you're a postpartum runner (or a PT helping postpartum runners), this one's for you! Grab your headphones and let’s get into it. 🎧💨

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🔗 Connect with us:
📸 Instagram: @ladybirdpt
💌 Email: [email protected]
🌎 Website: https://www.ladybirdpt.com/

It’s happening! The Lady Birds podcast is finally here! Becky and Jessica—two pelvic floor PTs with a combined 18 years of experience—are kicking things off by introducing themselves, sharing the story behind Lady Bird Physical Therapy, and explaining why pelvic health (and cutting through the BS) is their passion.

In this episode, we’re talking about:
✅ How Becky and Jessica became pelvic floor PTs
✅ The very different paths that led them to pregnancy and postpartum care
✅ Why so much of the info out there is outdated, misleading, or just plain wrong
✅ What you can expect from this podcast—expert insights, real talk, and absolutely no TMI

We’re here weekly with evidence-based info, mom fails, clinical wisdom, and maybe a little chaos. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, thinking about kids, or just have a pelvis—you’re in the right place.

💡 Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔗 Connect with us:
📸 Instagram: @ladybirdpt
💌 Email: [email protected]
🌎 Website: https://www.ladybirdpt.com/