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Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama
A podcast dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. In this podcast, we will cover the strategies to help you stay healthy and active during pregnancy, and confidently recover after childbirth, so that you can get back to your old (new) self, with a bubba by your side. You will find some amazing interviews with professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and doctors, as well as birth stories from mamas just like you, designed to help educate and inform. How do I stay active & healthy during pregnancy? How can I look after my pelvic floor & core muscles? How can I feel confident heading into childbirth? How do I get strong again after birth, so that I can get back to doing what I love? This podcast will leave you feeling supported, inspired and ready to tackle this new journey. FitNest Mama is your workout app, which has online workouts and resources, helping women stay healthy during pregnancy, and have a strong postnatal recovery. Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is general in nature and should not replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For freebies and to find out more information head to https://www.fitnestmama.com or Instagram @kathbaquie.physio.
Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama
The pelvic floor TikTok trend - what you need to know.
As a physiotherapist specialising in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor health, I’m a huge advocate for pelvic floor exercises— I love them, I live them, and I quite literally breathe them (haha!).
But, with so much information online, it’s important to ask: Are pelvic floor exercises right for everyone?
In this episode, I dive into:
- The benefits of pelvic floor exercises in reducing the risk of incontinence and pelvic health issues
- Why traditional pelvic floor strengthening might NOT be appropriate for some women
- How factors like overactive pelvic floor, anxiety, athletic training, and birth trauma need to be considered
- My gold standard approach to pelvic floor recovery—before, during, and after pregnancy
What does an ideal pelvic floor care plan look like?
✅ 33/34 weeks pregnant – Pelvic floor assessment + birth prep
✅ 2 weeks postpartum – Telehealth check-in
✅ 6 weeks postpartum – Full pelvic floor assessment
✅ Beyond 6 weeks – Individualized return-to-exercise plan based on birth recovery
After working with hundreds (if not thousands) of women, I know first-hand that one size does NOT fit all when it comes to pelvic floor health.
Tune in to learn how to best support your body during pregnancy and postpartum—without falling into the “one-size-fits-all” trap!
LINKS:
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
Instagram @kathbaquie.physio
1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath
** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.
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