Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama Kath Baquie

If you are a mumma who is feeling tired, unmotivated, sore or weak.... and feeling the effects of the motherhood load, this episode is for you.

In this episode I provide some real life strategies to help you invest in your self-care with exercise, and thus invest in your physical and mental health, to help you feel like a stronger, happier mumma.

LINKS
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
FitNest Mama Website
Instagram @fitnestmama

EPISODE SPONSOR
This episode is sponsored by Spewy. 
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** 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. 

Today I chat with Jo Hardie, who is the founder and creator of Spewy, an innovative product born out of necessity. 

In today's episode we discuss toilet training.  In particular we chat about:
- the difference between day and night toilet training.
- timing - how to know when to start toilet training?
- making toilet training a positive experience
- how to manage setbacks.


Six years ago, after enduring a disastrous road trip with her three children, including an incident of car sickness, she recognised the need for a solution that would eliminate the hassle of using towels and buckets whenever children fell ill. 

Determined to create something both practical and appealing to children, Jo embarked on a mission to develop a versatile product that would simplify the lives of parents everywhere.
After customer feedback Spewy now also offers a range of Bed Mats, which are discussed in this episode.
For $15 off your first order, use the code FITNEST15 at checkout: 


LINKS:
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
FitNest Mama Website
Instagram @fitnestmama

Spewy Website: www.spewy.com.au
Spewy Instagram: @spewyau
Enter coupon code 'fitnest15' for $15 off your first order.



** 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. 
www.spewy.com.au and use code 'fitnest15' to receive $15 off your first order.

In today's episode I chat with Holly who shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and motherhood experience.

Becoming a mother didn't quite look how Holly had envisioned. This is her story of an IVF pregnancy, navigating her husbands cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, to a birth and postpartum that looked nothing like she thought it would. 

Holly describes her breastfeeding difficulties, postpartum rage, sleep deprivation, and more.  As Holly describes, motherhood 'has been the most difficult but incredible journey I have ever experienced.

Holly shares:


Having a baby with her husband via IVF as a result of a gender transition.Preparing for birth and my challenging birth experiencePreparing for postpartumOvercoming breastfeeding difficultiesManaging postpartum rageNavigating husbands cancer diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy and postpartum.Learning how to take care of myself properly and maintaining a positive mindset through it all.
LINKS

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia Website: https://panda.org.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Preparing for birth workshop


Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts


Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts


FitNest Mama Website


Instagram @fitnestmama



** 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. 




www.spewy.com.au and use code 'fitnest15' to receive $15 off your first order.

Hayley is the heart behind Alee Disability Support Services, bringing a deep understanding and lived experience to support parents of children with a disability. 
Hayley's youngest daughter Pippa was born with Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome – a rare genetic condition which means Pippa has difficulty swallowing, floppy muscles, terrible sleep, intellectual delay and big feelings.
In June 2021, life became even more complicated when Hayley was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Facing major surgery, and at the same time, Pippa had just undergone surgery to place a feeding tube in her tummy and required extensive care.
Hayley sought assistance from National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but the support she needed wasn’t readily available. In Hayley’s words, it felt like life was falling apart.
Then, someone said they could help. Even though support coordination wasn’t initially part of their NDIS plan, a support coordinator showed Hayley how to use Pippa’s plan more effectively and get the help they so desperately needed at the time.

In today's podcast episode, Hayley sheds light into navigating the NDIS and provides support for parents who have a child with a developmental delay or disability.

** 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. 


LINKS

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
FitNest Mama Website
Instagram @fitnestmama
Hayley's Website: https://aleedisability.com/
Hayley's Instagram: @aleedisabilityss
www.spewy.com.au and use code 'fitnest15' to receive $15 off your first order.

What are the steps to help maximise postpartum recovery after a caesarean birth?

In this solo episode I discuss things to consider during pregnancy as well as the postpartum phase.

In particular we discuss:
- pregnancy fitness for caesarean birth recovery
- ways to help re-gain strength / energy / fitness / mobility post birth
- overall health and wellness in the postpartum period.



LINKS:
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
FitNest Mama Website
Instagram @fitnestmama

** 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.  

In this episode I answer a recent listener question "I’m a runner and have high tone pelvic floor muscles.  Will i have difficulty birthing my baby?"

This episode is perfect if you are pregnant and you are keen to consider all your birth options.

I discuss:
Risk of pelvic floor trauma with childbirthThings to be aware of with pelvic floor musclesOther considerations when taking into account pelvic floor and birthing options.How to reduce risk of pelvic floor trauma with childbirth.LINKS:
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
FitNest Mama Website
Instagram @fitnestmama

** 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.