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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
Understanding endometriosis, pelvic pain and fertility, with Dr Mei Cheah
Pelvic pain can sometimes be a misunderstood symptom of endometriosis—especially for women trying to conceive. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Mei Cheah, a fertility specialist, obstetrician, gynaecologist, and laparoscopic surgeon who specialises in the management of endometriosis and fertility surgery.
Together, we dive into endometriosis, how it can affect fertility, and most importantly—what can actually help. From surgical options to pelvic physiotherapy, we explore the evidence-based approaches that support pain relief, improved function, and fertility success.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, are navigating unexplained pelvic pain, or are on a fertility journey and feeling unsure where to turn—this episode is full of compassionate, expert insight.
What is covered in this episode:
- What endometriosis actually is—and why pelvic pain is such a common symptom
- How endometriosis can affect your fertility and what red flags to watch for
- The latest treatment options: from surgery to lifestyle to physio
- When to consider seeing a fertility specialist
- The role of pelvic health physiotherapy in managing pain, improving sexual comfort, and supporting the body for conception
- The emotional toll of pelvic pain and fertility challenges—and how to build a multidisciplinary team around you
LINKS:
www.instagram.com/createfertility_aus
www.instagram.com/createhealth_aus
www.create-health.com.au
www.createfertility.com.au
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.