To Birth and Beyond

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Hayley Chisholm about her experience of vaginal scarring and pain across multiple births, and how she chose to resolve it with surgery.

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Show Notes

0:57 - Introducing Jessie’s Glute Getter Guide!

2:30 - What we are talking about today with our special guest, Hayley!

3:09 - Hayley discusses the procedure she had done

4:50 - Hayley’s first birth story into preparation for her second birth

15:00 - Planned recovery from birth #2

17:30 - Urogynecologist visit and decision around the scar tissue

19:15 - Surgery preparation and recovery

22:03 - How long postpartum was Hayley when she had her surgery?

22:55 - The idea of “suffering through” the pain as a vulva-bearing human, and advocating for yourself

24:20 - On vaginal steaming and Hayley’s experience with it

27:23 - Addressing the privilege to access care, and insurance

30:31 - What is Hayley’s continued management and recovery 5 months post surgery?

32:35 - On advocating for yourself

In today’s episode, Anita and Dr. Kate Gerster hold an updated conversation about pregnancy guidelines and expectations during the pandemic.

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Show Notes

0:55 - What we are talking about today!

3:27 - Dr. Kate Gerster, OBGYN introduces herself!

4:43 - Is getting pregnant in the next few months too risky in this pandemic?

7:12 - With new lockdowns, will prenatal appointments move back to mostly from home?

8:44 - Are there any extra precautions that should be taken?

10:39 - What’s the likelihood of COVID being passed on to baby if I get it?

13:11 - Should support person and birthing person self-isolate for 14 days prior to expected due date?

13:42 - What do I ACTUALLY need to take to the hospital (during COVID)?

14:54 - Do I need to wear a mask when in labor?

15:31 - Can you bring your baby home with you if you or your partner have COVID?

16:10 - Is there a chance I will only be able to have one support person at my birth in February?

17:12 - How should we have family and other visitors prepare for meeting baby?

19:47 - Will there be recommendations on birthing people getting vaccinated for COVID while pregnant or trying to get pregnant?

21:32 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about where and how to find peer support and interaction as your transition into parenthood!

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Resources and References 

Anita's Bump to Birth Online course: www.bumptobirthcourse.com

Show Notes

1:06 - What we are talking about today!

4:38 - Considering what “Wanting to feel like ourselves again” really means

5:43 - It’s really normal to struggle postpartum

9:16 - #1: Friendships

11:40 - #2: Group mental health therapy or counseling sessions

12:35 - #3: Parent and baby groups

14:45 - #4: Fitness Programs

17:19 - #5: Get a hobby!

19:43 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie go over how to prepare your whole self for birth - with a ton of helpful and actionable tips along the way!

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Resources and References 

• Anita's Bump to Birth Online course: bumptobirthmethod.com

Show Notes

0:57 - Special deal for Bump to Birth as a TBAB listener!

2:14 - What we are talking about today!

4:18 - What Jessie has witnessed in her clients that are going through Anita’s Bump to Birth course

6:52 - Step #1: Understanding your pelvic floor and core in pregnancy

13:42 - Step #2: Learning to connect to your pelvic floor and core in pregnancy - beyond traditional kegels

16:45 - Misconceptions around pelvic floor training

26:57 - Step #3: Preparing your mind AND body for labor

41:38 - Step #4: Supporting you and your pelvic floor during pushing

51:38 - Step #5: Preparing for postpartum during pregnancy

56:21 - Wrap up, and some advice from Jessie!

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about the point of support garments, the myths and expectations around them, and how they could benefit you postpartum.

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Resources and References 

Complete Fitness Plan for Thriving and Not Just Surviving During Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey: FREE workshop - https://jessiemundell.com/complete

Show Notes

1:00 - Jessie discusses her upcoming workshop!

3:10 - What we are talking about today!

3:55 - What we have heard from our clients regarding wearing abdominal support to help “pull abs back together” or “get waist back

5:20 - Where this idea came from?

9:09 - Why are we thinking we need to bring our abs “back together”, anyways?

10:45 - How our talking about abdominal support has changed.

14:03 - How Anita talks about the abdomen and support now.

16:13 - What feels best for your body from pregnancy to pregnancy.

18:15 - Let’s picture your abdomen/core canister

18:57 - Anita’s brand recommendations for wraps and other abdominal support garments

30:08 - How abdominal support could help with mental health

31:49 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss things to consider when deciding if exercise at the end of pregnancy is right for you!

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Resources and References 

Complete Fitness Plan for Thriving and Not Just Surviving During Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey: FREE workshop - https://jessiemundell.com/complete

Show Notes

1:00 - Jessie discusses her upcoming workshop!

3:10 - Should I stop exercising at the end of pregnancy?

6:38 - Consideration #1: Movement might help you feel more physically comfortable

8:28 - Consideration #2: Movement can help support your mental and emotional health

10:47 - Consideration #3: We CAN modify for physical discomfort and lower energy

19:56 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about preparing for postpartum life while still pregnant in order for the possibility to recover quickly, and find more ease in the process! 

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Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!

Resources and References 

• Bump to Birth online program: bumptobirthmethod.com
• Cesarean scar massage video
• https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/04/28/Cesarean-Scar-Release
• TBAB episode 26: Tips for Perineal Healing
• TBAB episode 4: First 6 weeks of postpartum recovery

Show Notes

3:12 - What we are talking about today!

3:49 - Looking back, what we wish we knew about postpartum recovery before giving birth!

11:24 - Did your doctor recommend a LOT of kegels?

13:14 - Addressing your cesarean scar postpartum.

18:34 - On vaginal scarring.

21:39 - How mobility and strength training in pregnancy can help postpartum recovery (as well as the demands of motherhood).

31:18 - Do you have a plan in place or an idea of who will be supporting you postpartum?

On this week’s episode, Jessie talks with Tara Abel about her journey from the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy to coach, and how it has changed her life!
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RESOURCES:
Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy is LIVE: https://jessiemundell.com/pfsa2020-2/

SHOW NOTES:
0:55 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy with Jessie Mundell is now open for enrollment!

3:00 - Introduction to today’s special guest: Tara Abel

9:00 - Has Tara always looked at fitness and exercise and body stuff in a flexible/moderate way? 

13:47 - What was happening in Tara’s life when she joined the PFSA?

16:24 - Having outlets outside of the family, and how they can affect postpartum experiences

19:50 - The movement of parents leaving the workforce, homelife in the pandemic, and needing something for you

23:15 - What does business/work time look for Tara right now?

28:52 - What does Tara love about the work she does with her clients?

31:54 - Wrap up!

On this week’s episode, Jessie and Anita break down the 10 pillars of the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy - and don’t forget that registration is open RIGHT NOW!
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RESOURCES:
Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy is LIVE: https://jessiemundell.com/pfsa2020-2/

SHOW NOTES:
0:55 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy with Jessie Mundell is now open for enrollment!

3:00 - Why today is such a special day!

3:50 - Today, we are talking about the 10 pillars for training and treating postpartum people!

5:00 - Pillar 1: Having a body of knowledge on the core and pelvic floor

11:22 - Pillar 2: Understanding how one’s pelvic floor function will impact the exercise coaching, advisement and coaching you might do

13:50 - Pillar 3: Having an understanding of diastasis recti, and knowing how to do an accurate assessment of diastasis

19:00 - Pillar 4: Offering basic guidelines on healing after vaginal and/or cesarean births

22:52 - Pillar 5: Considering the person’s mental and emotional health as they transition into postpartum and parenting

27:02 - Pillar 6: Giving strategies to help people adjust for core and pelvic floor symptoms in exercise and daily life

29:34 - Pillar 7: Knowing how and when to advice for high intensity exercise and high impact exercise

37:00 - Pillar 8: Knowing guidelines for troubleshooting minor peeing and pooping problems

39:10 - Pillar 9: Understanding how your client or patient’s sleep schedule and stress load are impacting them

43:18 - Pillar 10: Working at building a sustainable, profitable business that aligns with your values

45:34 - Wrap up!

On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis. Instagram: @snaige_an_unexpected_journey
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RESOURCES:
Jessie’s 10/20/2020 workshop: Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month

SHOW NOTES:
00:56 – “Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month” workshop is coming up (10/20/2020)

1:50 - The significance of re-airing this week’s “Best of TBAB” episode!

3:07 – Introduction to our special guest: Snaige Zahn!

4:19 – How Jessie and Snaige got back in touch after university

5:35 – Snaige talks us through her cancer diagnosis

9:52 – How Snaige handled cancer through the fourth trimester

11:37 – Snaige’s treatment journey

19:29 – Breastfeeding – and being forced to stop

21:57 – More on Snaige’s treatment journey

26:50 – How Snaige’s community has rallied – and accepting/asking for help!

30:37 – What came next in her treatment journey?

31:49 – Getting back to work and avoiding judgment and pity

35:13 – Cancer free!

35:37 – Was Snaige working full days when she went back to work?

38:22 – Snaige got the ALL CLEAR…how did that go? How did it feel? What happened next?

40:52 – June 2018: the cancer came back – and Snaige was told it’s incurable

43:15 – How this affected her marriage and journey – both public and private

55:47 – Snaige’s most recent prognosis and next steps

59:19 – What mothering is like for Snaige, currently

1:03:42 – What is Snaige’s marriage like right now?

1:08:30 – How does Snaige manage her mental and emotional health through all of this? 

1:09:55 – Where is Snaige physically, mentally and emotionally right NOW?