In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Amanda Fisher all about C-Section scare mobilization: what it is, how to do it (as a patient OR practitioner), and when! This is the audio of a special webinar, that until today, was only available to Jessie’s PFSA clients. Enjoy!

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Resources and References 

• Grab the replay of Jessie’s Core Connection Workshop
• Find Amanda on Instagram
• Amanda’s Website

Show Notes 

0:55 - Grab the replay of Jessie’s Core Connection Workshop!

2:14 - An introduction to today’s special guest!

5:58 - How Amanda’s approach to training C-Section moms and parents has changed over the last few years

10:14 - What IS C-Section scar mobilization?

14:00 - On rewiring the brain post C-Section

15:24 - Is there research on C-Section scar mobilization? Or are we using research from other parts of the body?

17:28 - Signs or symptoms that someone might experience post C-Section that scar mobilization would be helpful for

21:41 - Is there anyone that Amanda would NOT recommend scar mobilization to?

24:20 - Amanda talks through some of her workflow and techniques she uses when working with clients

29:28 - 6 weeks does not automatically heal you from a C-Section (it’s major abdominal surgery!)

32:40 - Healing vertical incision scars

34:00 - When we talk about C-Section scar mobilization, we are also talking about body movement! (for all of our exercise professionals out there)

37:58 - How does Amanda recommend fitness/exercise professionals work with their clients to heal their C-Section scars if they can’t be hands on the body?

42:18 - Episode wrap up!

In today’s episode, we are busting a myth you may have heard if you have been pregnant: your pelvic floor needs to be strong in order to push your baby out! While it’s not a bad thing to have a strong pelvic floor, we discuss why it’s unnecessary for the birthing process, and go through the benefits of a strong pelvic floor - in postpartum and pregnancy! Consider this a little sneak preview to Anita’s Free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Masterclass!

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Resources and References 

• Anita’s Free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Masterclass
• Anita’s Bump to Birth Method Online Program

Show Notes 

1:02 - What we will be talking about today - and why it’s a myth!

1:43 - Where is the pelvic floor, and what do we need it to do?

4:15 - What your pelvic floor needs to do during birth

7:21 - One step to prepare your pelvic floor for birth: learn how to relax the pelvic floor muscles (PLUS: a walk through of the flower bloom breath with Anita!)

11:06 - What your pelvic health physio can feel when you practice the flower bloom breath

12:14 - If you are curious to learn more about the flower bloom breath, visually, join Anita’s FREE Prenatal Pelvic Floor Masterclass!

13:05 - We want our pelvic floor to be, not just strong, but flexible!

14:01 - Anita walks us through the core (canister) breath 

17:02 - Bringing the core (canister) breath into movement (and postpartum)

19:19 - What you will learn inside of Anita’s Free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Masterclass

22:20 - Episode wrap up!

In today’s episode, Anita records an updated episode covering postpartum recovery and support garments. She will cover common questions, types of core support, and more!

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Resources and References 

• Baobeibody (bloomers can be used postpartum & pregnancy, postpartum leggings, postpartum shorts) - code HOLISTICHEALTHPHYSIO for 15% off your first purchase
• Bellies Inc  Postpartum AB wrap - code ANITA10 for 10% off
• TBAB Episode 03: Diastasis Recti - The Myths and The Facts
• TBAB Ep 12: Q&A Round 1 
• TBAB Episode 27: Misconceptions About Postnatal Fitness Coaching 
• TBAB Episode 131: Pelvic Health Tips from Top Pelvic Health Physiotherapists
• TBAB Episode 145: 10 Pillars for Training and Treating Postpartum People
• TBAB Episode 168: 10 Guidelines for Post-Pregnancy Running
• TBAB Episode 204: Diastasis Rectus Abdominis with Munira Hudani
• TBAB Episode 305: Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy

Show Notes 

1:02 - What today’s podcast is all about!

1:44 - Some common questions Anita hears about postpartum support garments!

2:06 - We love to hear from our listeners!

2:41 - What IS the core canister?

4:00 - Why would I want to use ab support/ab wrap?

6:22 - What are some signs and symptoms of diastasis recti?

8:00 - Will ab support fix my diastasis?

9:33 - Another reason you may want to use a wrap…back pain!

10:06 - What to look for in a postpartum abdominal support

12:56 - Can I wear a support garment following vaginal AND cesarean birth?

15:10 - Anita shares her top suggestions for support garments

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with her friend and colleague, Kelly! They discuss Kelly’s SUPER recent journey into Pre and Postnatal fitness, why she is driven to do this work, and the shocking messages about food and body we are expected to navigate!

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Resources and References 

• SALE: The Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA)
• fullbodyfitnessllc.com
• instagram.com/fullbodyfitnessllc

Show Notes 

0:55 - ON SALE NOW: The Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) by Jessie Mundell

3:57 - Jessie introduces today’s special guest: Kelly!

5:17 - How did Kelly’s business come to be?

9:08 - How does Kelly see her work evolving - what is her mission?

13:50 - How did Kelly enter into her training and education around fitness? And what drives her to do the work?

25:56 - People are STILL getting so much trash guidance when it comes to health and fitness!

28:02 - Kelly talks with us about what she envisioned for herself and her business as she started PFSA, and how that developed for her while in the program

34:46 - What DOES it mean to be a leader in fitness?

37:55 - Kelly shares how and where she will be working with people as we wrap up the episode!

In today’s episode, Jessie is going to walk us through how to do a proper kegel - or pelvic floor muscle contraction. She also discusses the evidence for pelvic floor muscle training, why kegels aren’t a catch all exercise, and leads us through our pelvic floor exercise for the day!

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Resources and References 

• Beyond The Kegel, FREE Pelvic Floor Coaching Workshop (April 17)

Show Notes 

0:55 - Jessie’s upcoming FREE Pelvic Floor Coaching Workshop: Beyond the Kegel

1:58 - What we are talking about today - and why!

4:14 - Jessie names the 4 steps for how to do a proper kegel

5:06 - Jessie leads us through the 4 step flow (inhale, expand, exhale, lift) as well as different visualizations and ways to think about it

10:10 - That is ENOUGH practice for today - and a recap of the 4 steps

10:58 - Episode wrap up

In today’s replay of Episode 48, Jessie and Anita address listener questions - and some of their own - regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy!

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Resources and References 

• Anita's Online Incontinence Workshop

Show Notes 

0:55 - Introduction to this week’s replay!

1:42 - If you are frustrated as you avoid jumping activities, then you are invited to Anita's Online Incontinence Workshop

2:57 - Overview: what IS incontinence?

8:10 - How common is incontinence in pregnancy and postpartum?

9:37 - Speaking specifically on postpartum stress urinary incontinence - what’s “normal”?

12:56 - Is the rate or type of incontinence corelated with birth type at all?

14:20 - Listener Question #1: I’ve been suffering from, not incontinence, but really horrible urgency. Any tips?

20:59 - How would medication actually work? What is the physiology of it?

22:09 - Listener Question #2: I’ve been working out since early postpartum. I’m now 2 years postpartum, and I’m JUST recently starting to leak during high impact exercises and heavier lifts. Why?

26:29 - Listener Question #3: Could you share some information on leak-proof underwear?

28:42 - Listener Question #4: I am pregnant and can’t cough or sneeze without leaking - does this go away with birth? Should I be setting myself up for a lifetime of “pee pee pants”?

30:54 - Episode wrap up!

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss the best rehab exercises for your first 6 weeks postpartum. We break them down by week, including exercises and the WHY behind each!

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Resources and References 

• Jessie’s PFSA Waitlist

Show Notes 

0:55 - Get on The Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy waitlist!

2:00 - What we are talking about today - and why it’s so important!

5:15 - Talking about what you WANT to get back to postpartum

6:30 - Week-by-week: how we work with clients postpartum

6:43 - Week 1

11:35 - Week 2

13:50 - Weeks 3 & 4

16:06 - Weeks 5 & 6

17:40 - Recap and wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are answering a listener question: I’m having a planned c-section. I’m early in my pregnancy, but I know it’s going to be a c-section birth. Should I do any core work during the pregnancy, or just leave it?

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Resources and References

Show Notes

0:55 - Get on The Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy waitlist!

2:00 - What we are talking about today!

2:52 - Jessie’s short answer

3:08 - Anita’s long answer

4:18 - Your abdominal muscles are not cut through

4:48 - The core work is not JUST for postpartum recovery - it’s for preparation for pregnancy, too

5:30 - With the core comes the pelvic floor

7:19 - If you are having a healthy, low-risk pregnancy, it’s totally fine to…

7:46 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Dr. Courtney Johnson all about returning to exercise after pelvic organ prolapse. Courtney is a pelvic floor physical therapist who is now 100% virtual, doing pelvic floor health coaching and rehab with women all over the world from the comfort of their own home.

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Resources and References

• Jessie’s PFSA Waitlist
• Dr. Courtney on Instagram
• The Female Athlete DPT website

Show Notes

0:55 - Get on The Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy waitlist!

1:55 - An introduction to Dr. Courtney, and her journey into pelvic floor PT

9:00 - People are still getting unnecessarily scary advice around this subject! But, it’s changing!

11:19 - Let’s talk about the person who is quite early postpartum, is diagnosed with prolapse and wants to get back to exercise - how does Dr. Courtney guide them from there?

16:30 - The pelvic organs move and shift throughout our lives for many reasons

18:05 - The psychological impact of a prolapse diagnosis

20:52 - If someone is 2 years postpartum, they’ve been lifting since early postpartum, they are feeling good, but they’ve had some leaking and are diagnosed with a prolapse. What would Courtney do with them moving forward feeling confident in their bodies?

29:42 - It’s often simpler than you think to exercise without chronic symptoms, and, if symptoms flair, to bring them back down

32:36 - Dr. Courtney’s last thoughts/advice

33:29 - Where people can find Dr. Courtney on the internet - and episode wrap up!

In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients, students in Bump to Birth, and recently in her live, prenatal pelvic floor masterclass: PRACTICING! Strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons). Now you will. Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience.

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Resources and References

Show Notes

0:55 - What we are talking about today!

4:20 - Why it’s important to discover and consider multiple options and resources!

6:37 - Practice #1: Hands on strategies (with partner)

9:00 - Practice #2: Deep breathing strategies

11:08 - Practice #3: Things to listen to for focus during labour

16:22 - Practice #4: Asking questions in prenatal appointments prior to the end of pregnancy

20:55 - Episode wrap up!