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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.
Episodes
243 episodes
My 5 star gold standard for caring for your pelvic floor during pregnancy [On Kick Pregnancy Pod with Brigid Maloney)
In this chat with Brigid from the Kick Pregnancy Podcast, I chat about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvic floor and why they may not be for everyone.I also discuss my 5 star gold standard for caring for your p...
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Season 1
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Episode 242
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38:00
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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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 241
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32:42
Positive birth, IVF with genetic testing [Birth story with Brianne_Part 2]
After a turbulent few years, in this second part of Brianne's birth story, Brianne shares her beautiful positive birth story.In this episode today, Brianne discusses:IVF with genetic testingPregnancy after loss<...
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Season 1
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Episode 240
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46:02
Navigating grief, loss and motherhood [Birth story with Brianne_ Part 1]
Trigger Warning: This Episode Isn’t for EveryoneThis episode of the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast is a deeply emotional and raw conversation. If you are currently in a vulnerable place, please be aware that we discuss po...
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Season 1
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Episode 239
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58:27
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 238
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19:31
3 Game-Changing Traits for a Strong Postpartum Recovery
What makes some women feel strong, happy, and confident in their postpartum recovery, while others struggle to find their rhythm? In this episode, we’re diving into the three key traits that set strong mamas apart when it comes to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 237
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11:38
Birth Story with Noni [Pelvic girdle pain, Vaginal birth, TENS, Rediscovering motherhood]
In this beautiful and honest birth story, I’m joined by Noni, a midwife, sonographer, and FitNest Mama member, who shares her personal journey from pregnancy to birth and beyond. Noni takes us through her vaginal birth, how s...
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Season 1
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Episode 236
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59:24
Pelvic floor exercises - making a comeback!
Welcome to another series of pelvic floor exercises!This is the second series of pelvic floor exercises, restarting on the podcast. Join me as I talk you through a set of pelvic floor exercises, including quick lifts, slightly l...
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Season 1
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Episode 235
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7:53
What are the best pelvic floor exercises to do during pregnancy and after birth?
In today's episode I am discussing the best pelvic floor exercises to do during pregnancy and post birth.Topics discussed:1. Awareness of the pelvic floor is key - are these muscles zipped up and activated? Are they relaxed? Is...
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Season 1
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Episode 234
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16:56
My baby has a fever - help! Newborn Health 101: What's normal and what's not, with Nicole Gleeson
In this episode, I chat with Nicole Gleeson, a paediatric nurse, who discusses newborn and baby fever.We discuss common questions and concerns new parents have about fever in a young baby or child, including:What to do if yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 233
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43:27
Preparing the pelvic floor for birth [Part 2/3]. Perineal tears, perineal massage
Today's episode is part 2 of 3, where I discuss ways to prepare the pelvic floor for birth.In part 1 (episode 228) I discuss the impact of pelvic floor awareness during pregnancy.In today's episode, I discuss evidence-based ways to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 232
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17:45
Breastfeeding Preterm Infants, with midwife and IBCLC Katie James
In this episode today, I chat with Katie James who has been a midwife for over 23 years, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for more than 17 years and is the host and creator of the podcasts The Midwives’ Cauldron and...
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Season 1
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Episode 231
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45:00
Birth Story with Kiara [2nd vaginal birth, postpartum recovery]
Join this conversation where I chat with FitNest member Kiara who talks us through her birth story and recovery journey. Kiara now has 2 young children, and in this episode today Kiara talks us through her second vaginal birth alo...
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Season 1
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Episode 230
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51:07
Thyroid concerns during pregnancy, with Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie
Join this podcast episode with Nutritionist and Natropath Shelley McKenzie, who shares her story with Hashimotos and thyroid concerns during pregnancy.In this episode we discuss:How does the thyroid affect pregnancy?
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Season 1
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Episode 229
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42:55
Preparing the pelvic floor for birth_Part 1/3
In today's episode, the first of three in this series, I chat through 3 ways to prepare your body and pelvic floor for birth.In this series I will talk you through:Ways to help reduce your risk of incontinence, prolapse and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 228
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17:12
Antenatal expressing | Preparation for breastfeeding during pregnancy, with midwife Amber
Join this conversation with midwife Amber Gibson, where we discuss antenatal expressing and preparation for breastfeeding during pregnancy.Some topics we discuss include:Benefits of antenatal expressingWhen NOT to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 227
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33:51
Birth Story with Kristy [Surrogacy, Prolapse, Pelvic Floor, Return to Running]
Join this conversation with Kristy Miller who has had 4 pregnancies, including 2 of her own children, followed by being a surrogate / gestational carrier to two babies.Kristy, a member inside FitNest Ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 226
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42:14
Pelvic girdle pain tips with Physio Fiona from Grdl Pelvic Belt
In this podcast episode today I chat with Physio Fiona from Grdle Pelvic Belt and we all things pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.Listen to this episode where we discuss:what is pelvic girdle pain?how common is pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 225
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57:29
How do you find time to exercise with a baby? [Listener question]
Motherhood is busy, and finding the time to exercise with a baby and toddler can sometimes be a challenge.Join me in this episode today where I answer this listener question and I chat through 4 tips to help you find the time (and energy) t...
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Season 1
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Episode 224
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14:25
Birth story with Simone Holtznagel (vaginal birth, epidural, placental encapsulation)
In this episode I chat with Simone Holtznagel, who shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and recovery journey, with baby Gia being born at the end of March.Simone Holtznagel is one of Australia’s media personalities, and has ...
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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55:08
Starting Solids with Kelly Benton
In today's episode I chat with Kelly Benton and we discuss starting solids for babies.In particular, we discuss:- When to start solids- How to know it’s the right time to start solids- Introducing the right foods for babi...
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Season 1
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Episode 222
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36:49
Birth Story with Nelly Zumbo [fertility, IVF, premature baby]
Nelly Zumbo, a 33 year old married to Australian pâtissier Adriano Zumbo, has a beautiful boy named Maximus. In this podcast episode today Nelly shares her fertility struggles, her journey with IVF, mental health challenges, having a pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 221
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41:00
5 signs that indicate it's time to join an online postnatal rehab program
Postnatal rehab is something that every woman needs and deserves after having a baby.We have invested so much into growing and birthing our beautiful baby.And afterwards, it is time to re-invest back into our body to help with our p...
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Season 1
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Episode 220
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13:16