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Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
The Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast helps you enjoy a healthy pregnancy, feel confident for childbirth, and recover well after birth. Hosted by physiotherapist Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama, you’ll hear practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life birth stories designed to support and inspire you.
We cover everything from staying active during pregnancy, to caring for your pelvic floor and core, to rebuilding strength after birth—so you can get back to doing what you love, with your little one by your side.
FitNest Mama also offers online workouts and resources to guide you through pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information only and does not replace individual medical advice. For resources and freebies visit fitnestmama.com
or find Kath on Instagram @kathbaquie.physio
Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
Birth Story with Jen [plus size, private midwife, water home birth]
A calm, honest, and deeply grounding conversation about trusting your body and making informed choices in pregnancy and birth.
In this episode, I’m joined by Jen, a women’s health physiotherapist and first-time mum, who shares her positive plus size birth story, from navigating maternity care options to experiencing a straightforward and empowering home birth.
In this episode, we cover:
- Jen’s conception journey and pregnancy with PCOS
- How weight-based risk categorisation affected her maternity care options
- Choosing private midwifery for continuity of care
- How home birth became the right choice, with hospital transfer always part of the plan
- Birth preparation strategies that actually resonated, including mindset, breath, and physical confidence
- Weeks of prodromal labour and managing the emotional side of waiting
- What labour felt like, including shower use, vomiting, rest between contractions, and trusting intuition
- The relief and support of labouring in a birth pool
- A fast, calm water birth and physiological third stage
- Early postpartum experiences, including breastfeeding challenges and mastitis
- Reflections on informed choice, body trust, and feeling supported in birth
This episode is a reminder that birth does not need to be dramatic to be powerful, and that informed, supported choices make all the difference.
Connect with Jen:
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 at Hatched House
** 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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