The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

Peter Lap
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With Post-natal expert Peter Lap. Peter waffles on about everything related to Post-Natal health and exercise. I answer any question listeners send in and regularly have great, expert, guests on. From exercise, diet and mindset all the way down to the smaller things (such as congratulating you for not yet having thrown your tantrum throwing toddler out of a window) Not suitable for kids :)

  1. 4d ago

    Postpartum recovery "advice" from 10+ years ago which really doesn't hold true anymore

    Send us Fan Mail From the Vault this week; I pulled out the 250th episode of the podcast and what better way to celebrate it, if that's the right term ;), than by sharing with you what I've learned in my decade+ long working in the postpartum recovery field. I talk about all the things I learned when I did my first postpartum qualification 10+ years ago that no longer hold true. I talk about the change in exercise methodology and how we now should be thinking of postpartum recovery.  What should be part of it and what shouldn't., Which myths still persist even though they've been proven to be incorrect? Why I quickly realised I knew absolutely nothing after I first qualified. The many flaws in a lot of postpartum qualifications out there, the outdated thinking etc. And, most importantly, I share with you what the expert thinking now is. Post partum core strength and training. Pelvic girdle pain. Why you should stop isolating muscles such as the TVA. Why a holistic approach is the only way. Post partum diet advice. Move away from diaphragmatic breathing. and much, much more. As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week "Ringing bell" by Visitants.

    40 min

  2. May 25

    Diastasis Recti Basics and postpartum neckpain..why a massage won't help!

    Send us Fan Mail This week I am welcoming new listeners and, since it's been a while, I'm covering some basics about diastasis recti. What is the definition of it? What is it really? How to resolve it, which things to focus on etc. And, most importantly, whyit's not actually something to be scared of and how it can, almost always, be sorted with exercise. I also touch on postpartum neckpain; The causes, the actual solutions and the things you try that don't actually work. As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

    33 min

  3. May 17

    Pelvic Floor Reset After Birth w Yarlap's MaryEllen Reider

    Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we are talking Pelvic Floor with the amazing MaryEllen Reider. MaryEllen is the co-director of Yarlap, the wellness device to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control. MaryEllen spends a lot of time researching and finding out what’s new in the pelvic floor world and the social media realm.  She strives to empower women through their pelvic floor muscles. She enjoys getting to know her customers through social media and speaking events, and inspiring people about why the Kegel exercises and Yarlap are so important.   MaryEllen and her dad have emerged as a leading voice in the pelvic floor and sex tech wellness space and she's a delight to talk to so definitely check this episode out.  As I say in the outro, I reckon the Yarlap could be a gamechanger for the pelvic floor. We are talking about  many things including; What is the pelvic floor and why is it so important? Why, oh why, are pelvic floor exercises so difficult to do for most women? You can find MaryEllen, and Yarlap in all the usual places. Her website Instagram And Facebook In the news this week; LOADS of HPNB related news As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic         Playing us out this week; "COOL!" by James Cole

    46 min

  4. May 10

    FTV Postpartum Back And Knee Pain Fixes

    Send us Fan Mail Did you know that back and knee pain are very common post partum? Back in 2023 I recieved an email from a listener and that's what this week's show is all about; "I recently joined your program after reading your article about the connection between Diastasis Recti and lower back pain. After a few days of your workouts, I'm already feeling a difference. Your explanation of core breathing was a breakthrough for me.    I'm currently 10 months postpartum and had an elective c-section back in October. I've been experiencing significant lower back soreness, particularly at night and in the morning. It's uncomfortable to turn over in bed and stand up especially getting out of bed in the morning - it feels like things are compressing downwards when I do. Glute bridges are also painful, requiring about 10 minutes of mobilisation before I can fully perform them. Although my suspected annual tear from January has improved, I still feel twinges during glute bridges, which I suspect are related to the lower back pain due to Diastasis Recti.  Additionally, I've been having a sharp pain in my left knee during reverse lunges, while my right knee is fine. I also have a painful coccyx which seems to only hurt when I stand from a sitted position.  Despite all this, I'm determined to get stronger. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you might have. " So I'm going over everything; Why the corebreath makes such a difference. Lower back-pain and the feeling of it compressing downwards, Why she needs soo much mobilisation before being able to do glute bridges. Back twinges during glute bridges. The sharp knee pain when doing reverse lunges. And the disturbing lack of post-partum care for this woman as all of this stuff is fairly easily sorted. Here's a link to the blog about kneepain which includes the Yoga video. And here's a link to the corebreath video  As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

    32 min

  5. May 3

    Inter Connectivity; Why Postpartum Recovery Depends On Politics, Poverty, Inequality, Environment etc

    Send us Fan Mail After the episode about the "state of maternity care in the NHS", I had an email asking why I spoke about maternity care/pre-natal care/medical bias etc on a postpartum podcast, and it's an excellent question. As those who follow me on Threads, the only social media platform I'm active on, will know; I talk about many, many things on there..and hardly any straightforward postpartum recovery stuff. That's because it's ALL connected; From the clothes we buy to protests about people in other nations, right to free speech, wealth inequality etc. everything is linked with everything else. And that means there is a direct link between postpartum care and all these things, you jst need to see it. And, once you see it you simply can not unsee it and, if you then REALLY care about women's postpartum health you HAVE TO care about those other things. Anyways; That's what today's episode is all about..next week we go back to talking about diastasis recti, I promise ;) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

    29 min

  6. Apr 19

    FTV; Are NMN and NAD+ really the super supplements people claim?

    Send us Fan Mail After the episode from 2 weeks ago where I covered Protein, creatine etc.  This week I'm tackling some of today's talked-about/hyped supplements and explain why it's crucial to approach them with a healthy dose of skepticism. Promising to clarify the role of trendy options like NAD, NAD+, and NMN,  Can boosting naturally declining NAD levels truly reverse aging? And should you trust wellness gurus who pivot from publishing to selling supplements with scant evidence?  With non-human studies forming the backbone of much of the current research, you'll hear why investing in healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and diet might be your best bet.  I also call out the pattern of wellness figures capitalizing on fleeting trends, urging you to stay informed and cautious about what's genuinely effective for your health. Link to the study I mentioned As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic       Playing us out; "I've got a whole lot of swing" by Thruline

    36 min

  7. Apr 12

    The state of postpartum care in the UK..Where it fails and how to fix it

    Send us Fan Mail This week I bring you an episode on the state of postpartum care, as it relates to the mother, in the UK. Basically I have a look at where it fails, and it does, why it fails. How it can be improved and I even give a quick breakdown of the cost of improving it. It's nowhere near as expensive as you might think it is, and it's outrageous that it's not been done yet. Some show notes at the bottom so you have access to the figures that I used. As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic        Playing us out "Dresden the Flamingo" with "Tiki time" ------------------------------------------------------------- Link to Threads post https://www.threads.com/@healthy_post_natal_body/post/DWrXBr0jMwJ?xmt=AQF02SJWxIikgIWVjpHbbFIC1_NBa-cgazv-k63x-OeYBQ   Key Inquiries and Investigations: National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation (2025–Present): Launched in August 2025, this major investigation is focusing on 14 NHS trusts and the wider maternity system, following a "rapid review" of care.Birth Trauma Inquiry (2024): The first Parliamentary Inquiry into birth trauma was published in May 2024, analyzing over 1,300 submissions of traumatic birth experiences.Ockenden Review (Shrewsbury and Telford, 2022): Found that over 200 babies and mothers could have survived with better care.East Kent Hospitals Inquiry (Kirkup Report, 2022): Reported that 45 babies might have survived if provided with proper care.Morecambe Bay Investigation (2015): Investigated maternal and baby deaths between 2004–2013.Nottingham University Hospitals Review (Ongoing): Known as one of the largest, examining around 2,500 cases. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]Key Findings on Postpartum Care: Postnatal Care Gaps: The 2024 Birth Trauma Inquiry described poor postnatal care as "tolerated as normal" and found a "postcode lottery" in care quality.Six-Week Check Failures: Research by Healthwatch England (2023) highlighted that 16% of new mothers did not receive the required 6-8 week GP check, and 44% of those who did felt their mental he

    36 min

  8. Apr 5

    FTV Are supplements worth the money? Part 1; Protein, Creatine, vitamins and Bladder supplements

    Send us Fan Mail From the vault this week, before I do a full episode on the state of postpartum care in the UK next week, In a 2 part episode I am discussing some of the supplements that you might have seen promoted online.  Week after next I'll cover NMN, NAD, CBD etc but this week I'm focusing on supplements much more common in the health and fitness world; Protein, Creatine, Vitamins and some bladder supplements (like Jude). Are they safe, even pre and postpartum? Are they useful? Are the more expensive ones really better than cheaper version? Are there alternatives? IOW, should YOU be taking them or are you better off saving your money. As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on  Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic       Playing us out; "Fallout" by CJ Oliver

    40 min
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With Post-natal expert Peter Lap. Peter waffles on about everything related to Post-Natal health and exercise. I answer any question listeners send in and regularly have great, expert, guests on. From exercise, diet and mindset all the way down to the smaller things (such as congratulating you for not yet having thrown your tantrum throwing toddler out of a window) Not suitable for kids :)

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