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Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from 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: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
Returning to Running Postpartum with a Prolapse
A prolapse doesn't necessarily mean running is off the table. There are many women who return to all sorts of sports with a prolapse!
And the right plan can definitely help.
This episode dives into what it really means to return to running after a prolapse diagnosis. Whether you're newly postpartum or months down the track, understanding your body's readiness is key to avoiding setbacks and regaining confidence in movement.
Here’s what’s covered in this episode:
- What pelvic organ prolapse is and why it may impact running
- Why the 12-week wait before running is about more than just time
- Functional benchmarks to assess if your body’s ready
- How prolapse symptoms (like heaviness or bulging) affect exercise
- What to know about pessaries and pelvic floor assessments
- The role of strength, stability, and gradual progression
- Red flags to watch for and when to seek professional support
- Why every woman’s recovery timeline is different—and that’s okay
Mentioned in this episode:
https://absolute.physio/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/returning-to-running-postnatal-guidelines.pdf
12 Week Return to Running Program: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/return-to-running-program/
Book a pelvic floor assessment with Physio Kath:
https://www.hatchedhouse.com.au/katherine-baquie
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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