The MamasteFit Podcast

In this episode of 'Moments with MamasteFit,' we delve into optimal spacing between pregnancies and its impact on pregnancy and birth outcomes. The discussion covers research and professional experiences regarding interpregnancy and birth-to-birth intervals, especially in the context of vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). Key recommendations include a minimum of 18 to 24 months between pregnancies to reduce risks such as uterine rupture, maternal mortality, and infant complications. The episode also emphasizes the importance of preconception counseling for effective family planning.

00:00 Introduction to Interpregnancy Intervals

01:26 Understanding Interpregnancy Intervals

02:29 VBAC and Interpregnancy Intervals

05:09 Optimal Spacing Between Pregnancies

10:03 Preconception Counseling and Planning

15:37 Risks of Short and Long Interpregnancy Intervals

18:21 Conclusion and Recommendations

20:17 Prenatal and Postpartum Support Programs

21:28 Sponsor Message: Needed Prenatal Vitamins

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

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Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne explore their own family spacing decisions and various birth control methods used between pregnancies. They share personal experiences, challenges faced, and the choices that influenced the age gaps between their children. The discussion covers methods of natural family planning, hormonal and non-hormonal birth control options, and offers insights into how these decisions have impacted their lives both as mothers and as fitness professionals. They also discuss the emotional and physical aspects of birth control and family planning, reflecting on experiences with different methods and their effects on the body.

00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast

01:06 Hosts' Personal Family Spacing Stories

03:05 Challenges and Considerations in Family Planning

08:08 Birth Control Methods and Experiences

26:59 Natural Family Planning and Tracking Cycles

30:49 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

46:47 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

Birth Story 71: Melanie's Severe Preeclampsia, Two C-Sections, & Breech Home Birth with NICU Transfer 

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, host Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula) and Roxanne (labor and delivery nurse and student midwife) welcome Gina's friend Melanie, who shares her three unique birth stories. Melanie discusses her experiences with two C-sections, one under general anesthesia due to HELLP syndrome and another planned, but stressful and disempowering. Melanie goes on to achieve a successful VBAC home birth after two C-sections- with the unexpected twist of a breech birth and a transfer to the NICU. This episode underscores the importance of advocacy, the right support, and informed decision-making in pregnancy and childbirth. 

00:00 Introduction to Melanie's Birth Stories

01:29 Melanie's First Pregnancy: HELLP Syndrome and C-Section

03:58 Melanie's Second Pregnancy: Struggles and Another C-Section

07:42 Challenges with Medical Support During Second Pregnancy

24:52 Melanie's Third Pregnancy: Aiming for a VBAC

37:34 Navigating Prenatal Care Challenges

39:11 Support from a Doula

40:32 Exploring Home Birth Options

43:08 Preparing for a Home Birth

46:41 Labor and Delivery at Home

56:46 Unexpected Complications

01:02:44 Reflecting on the Birth Experience

01:08:12 Final Thoughts and Advice

Find Melanie on Instagram @SAHMauthor here: https://www.instagram.com/sahmauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Find her OB, Dr. Nathan Riley, here: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/?hl=en

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, discuss the importance of mental preparation for childbirth and parenthood. They are joined by Tracy, founder of GentleBirth, an app designed to help with mindset and mental preparation for birth. The conversation covers how mindset shapes birth experiences, strategies to build mental resilience, and how to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into daily routines. They also touch on the significance of mindfulness in reducing pregnancy and postpartum stress for both mothers and their babies.

00:00 Introduction to Mental Preparation for Birth

01:17 Meet Tracy, Founder of GentleBirth

02:20 Understanding Mindset in Pregnancy

04:20 The Importance of Mental Flexibility

08:21 Practical Tips for Incorporating Meditation

11:40 The Role of Mindfulness in Labor

23:26 Mindfulness Beyond Birth

48:29 Final Thoughts and Resources

Check out Tracy's NEW Mindfulness for Breastfeeding Class: https://tracydonegan.org/mindful-breastfeeding

Learn More About GentleBirth and Hypnobirthing Here: https://www.gentlebirth.com/

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

—— 

This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of Moments With MamasteFit, Roxanne and Gina (a labor nurse and a doula) discuss the concept of the labor curve and share diverse experiences on dilation rates during labor. They compare the historical Freedman's Curve to contemporary understandings, emphasizing that dilation can be irregular and is just one part of assessing labor progress. They also highlight other important indicators such as temperament, movement patterns, and specific fetal heart rate changes, providing invaluable insights for both expecting individuals and birth supporters.

00:00 Introduction to Moments With MamasteFit

00:22 Understanding the Labor Curve

00:42 Real-Life Labor Stories

01:50 Freedman's Curve vs. Contemporary Labor Curve

03:12 Indicators of Labor Progress

07:11 Movement Patterns and Labor Progression

10:51 Epidurals and Labor Signs

16:39 Conclusion and Resources

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

—— 

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula) and Roxanne (labor and delivery nurse and student midwife) discuss the stages of labor from the onset of contractions to the moment of birth. They break down each phase within the first stage of labor, including early labor, early active labor, active labor, and transition, sharing favorite coping techniques for each stage drawn from both personal and professional experiences. Key strategies for managing early labor include balancing rest and movement, hydration, and nutrition. As labor progresses into active labor and transition, effective comfort measures such as hip squeezes, hydrotherapy, and physical support are explored. The episode also covers mental strategies and practical tips to navigate the labor process confidently.

00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast

00:01 Overview of Labor Stages

00:16 Hosts Introduction

01:47 Labor Timeline Breakdown

03:17 Early Labor: Rest and Movement

07:06 Comfort Measures for Early Labor

12:24 Transition to Active Labor

20:09 Transition Phase: Coping Strategies

28:43 Second Stage of Labor: Pushing

30:44 Sponsor Message and Conclusion

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

—— 

This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina shares her detailed birth stories for all four of her children, from her initial hospital birth with an epidural to her empowering home births. She recounts how each experience influenced the next and discusses the importance of empowered, respectful care during childbirth. Gina covers the highs and lows of each experience, what each one taught her, and how her personal and professional experiences with birth have shaped her care as a birth worker. 

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:06 Gina's First Birth Story: Hospital Birth with Epidural

02:05 Navigating Pregnancy Fears and Induction Anxiety

05:43 Labor and Delivery Challenges

09:58 The Birth Experience: From Induction to Delivery

24:53 Postpartum Reflections and Confidence Struggles

26:39 Preparing for a Redemptive Second Birth

27:56 Transition to Home Birth During COVID-19

30:51 The Dream Home Birth Experience

38:16 The Importance of Controlling Your Birth Space

39:07 The Journey to a Serene Birth Experience

40:04 Navigating Anxiety and Expectations

42:01 The Unexpected Challenges of Labor

44:18 The Role of Support and Preparation

47:37 The Final Push and Birth

50:05 Reflecting on Birth Experiences

52:02 Lessons Learned and Future Plans

53:00 The Fourth Birth: A New Approach

01:01:17 The Fastest Labor Yet

01:12:30 Concluding Thoughts and Support Resources

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

Gina and Roxanne break down the importance of various movement patterns and labor positions to create space in the pelvis during pregnancy and childbirth. The sisters emphasize that there is no single “best” position, but rather a range of movements that can help facilitate labor progress. They explain how to prepare the body during pregnancy through exercises like hip shifts, pelvic tilts, and spinal mobility. This talk also covers how to address common issues during labor using specific movements and positions, but again, they stress the importance of practicing these movements during pregnancy to be better prepared for labor! 

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:03 Understanding Laboring Positions

02:23 Pelvic Movements During Pregnancy

05:18 Prenatal Fitness and Common Postural Tendencies

06:42 MamasteFit Birth Prep Circuit

07:26 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition

08:32 Incorporating Movements into Prenatal Workouts

13:59 The Importance of Hip Shifts

21:28 Applying Movements to Labor

27:41 Addressing Common Labor Issues

39:35 Conclusion and Resources

 Links:

Hip Shift Video: https://youtu.be/3qZGTPdupXg

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

——

Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

——

This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

****Freebies*****

Early postpartum recovery course: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ 

Postpartum sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/

Prenatal Sample: 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/

Pelvic Floor 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/

Birth Prep for Labor Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/

Birth Partner Guide 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/

Birth Plan 

https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula Gina, alongside pelvic floor physical therapist Hayley Kava, discuss common causes and solutions for painful sex in the postpartum period. They delve into hormonal changes, effective lubrication options, and optimal sexual positions to alleviate discomfort. The importance of good communication with partners and practical tips like pelvic floor muscle relaxation techniques are also highlighted. The episode provides valuable insights and resources to help new mothers navigate intimacy challenges post-birth.

00:00 Introduction to Painful Sex

01:41 Hormonal Changes Postpartum

04:02 Lubrication Solutions

10:41 Positioning Tips for Comfort

18:45 Partner Communication and Exercises

21:46 Conclusion and Final Tips

Resources for the show notes:

Hayley Kava PT: https://www.hayleykavapt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleykavapt/

Pelvic Balance Series: https://www.hayleykavapt.com/Pelvicbalanceseries 

Hayley’s Positional Guide for Pain-Free Sex: https://www.hayleykavapt.com/the-sex-position-guide-sales-page

Hayley’s Lube Recommendations: 

V-Magic: https://a.co/d/8mhAANQ

Good Clean Love: https://a.co/d/8UDUI1z

Coconu: https://amzn.to/4hQ7eCb

Podcasts & Workouts Related to this Episode:

Navigating Intimacy Postpartum with Dr. Robertson: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/v7GdCl118Qb

10 Min Pelvic Floor relaxation workout: https://youtu.be/EWGIWJeGbzo

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and speaks with Jo Robertson, a New Zealand-based sex therapist specializing in women's sexual health and postpartum intimacy. The discussion covers strategies for rebuilding intimacy after childbirth, starting with a strong non-sexual connection. Key topics include the 'orange light' approach to intimacy, dealing with guilt and societal pressure, practical tips such as the Three Minute Game, the importance of lubrication, and using vibrators. Dr. Robertson also shares the significance of self-view and body positivity postpartum. The episode highlights the importance of communication with partners and planning 'date nights' at home. Listeners are offered a discount on Dr. Robertson's postpartum sex course.

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:28 Meet Jo Robertson: Sex Therapist from New Zealand

04:26 Navigating Postpartum Intimacy: Personal Experiences

08:40 Understanding Postpartum Sexual Health

17:47 Practical Tips for Rebuilding Intimacy

22:20 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition

24:06 Planning Intimacy: Strategies for Busy Parents

32:34 Body Image and Confidence Postpartum

45:35 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

51:26 Conclusion and Resources

Find Jo Here!
Link to course: https://courses.jorobertson.org/postpartum use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off at checkout

Jo’s main website: https://www.jorobertson.org/

Recommended Lubricant: Pjur Bodyglide 

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Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/

Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming

🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

—-

Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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