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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
Mastitis treatment and prevention, with Dr Nicole Gale
In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Nicole Gale, a General Practitioner and Lactation Consultant who works exclusively in Breastfeeding Medicine and Maternal/ Infant Health at Juno Specialists in Melbourne. Dr Nicole brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to supporting mothers through the often painful and stressful experience of mastitis and other lactation-related breast issues.
Whether you're currently breastfeeding or still pregnant and preparing for the fourth trimester, this episode offers supportive, clear and practical advice you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, we cover:
- What is mastitis? – Understanding the spectrum from inflammation to infection
- Early signs of mastitis – How to spot it before it escalates
- Treatment of mastitis – When to seek help, conservative care, and antibiotics
- Mastitis prevention – Simple habits and positioning tips that make a difference
- Practical tips for managing symptoms – Ice, warmth, pain relief and more
- Inflammatory breast conditions – How mastitis differs from blocked ducts, engorgement, and more
- Mastitis vs. breast abscess – When to be concerned and what to look for
- Milk blebs – What they are and how they relate to blocked ducts or mastitis
- Probiotics and mastitis – The current research and how they may help
- Reverse pressure softening – A helpful technique to support milk flow and comfort
- Breastfeeding tips for pregnant women – What you can do now to feel more prepared postpartum
- Dr Nicole’s holistic approach to supporting new mums – When to see a GP, lactation consultant, or physio
About Dr Nicole Gale:
Dr Nicole Gale is a GP and lactation consultant with a deep passion for women’s health, pregnancy, postpartum care, and infant feeding. She works at Juno Specialists, where she supports mothers with complex breastfeeding challenges, mastitis, and more, combining medical expertise with a warm, compassionate approach.
🎧 Tune In
This episode is perfect for:
- Pregnant mums wanting to feel more prepared for breastfeeding
- New mothers navigating breast pain or mastitis
- Anyone wanting a clear, evidence-based explanation of how to manage and prevent mastitis
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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