Pregnancy with Physio Laura: Recent Episodes
Laura Callea
Pregnancy with Physio Laura is a podcast to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey.
Laura, a women’s health physiotherapist, will share solo riffs on her clinical physiotherapy expertise combined with her personal experience as a mama as well as guest expert interviews from all fields of women’s health.
Pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for surviving, but thriving. Enjoy!
To kick off this first episode in the Well Rested Mama series we are discussing the importance of changing our perceptions of sleep and understanding biologically normal sleep patterns.
In this episode I chat with Sarah from @blossomandsnooze about:
Realistic and normal biological sleep patterns for newborns Versus what is socially and culturally expected from newborn sleep The average range for babies to “sleep through the night” Why we should remove any “shoulds” from our motherhood vocabulary Celebrating baby’s being dependant, rather than prioritising independance
If you’d like to access our bonus video from Sarah diving deep on all of these amazing sleep topics and how to implement these practices into your everyday life, you can find this inside our pregnancy membership program The Pregnancy Posse.
To find out more and trial the program for 7 days just visit thepregnancyposse.com.
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I’m kicking off a new segment sharing my thoughts, musings, park-side mama chats. Things that are on my mind, that maybe you will resonate with too!
These chats are not necessarily physio-related, pregnancy-related or birth-related, but a lot of the time they will be.
They are just Laura ponderings!
Informal chit-chats, like I would with my favourite people and a coffee in hand.
In today’s episode I share:
-The question I ask myself before making any life decision -Overcoming people-pleasing and imposter syndrome -Modelling authenticity to my children -The book that sparked this thinking for me -How this question played out for me in my most recent birth experience -What I don’t want written on my tombstone!
So enjoy and if you like these informal conversations, jump on over to @physiolaura and let me know!
And if you’re pregnant and want to connect with me, come and join me inside my pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse. You can find out more at thepregnancyposse.com.
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To kick off this fourth and final episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing optimal maternal and baby positioning for birth.
In this episode I chat with @midwifelauretta about:
Pelvic movements during pregnancy to help with optimal positioning The importance of keeping your pelvic ligaments supple What the “ideal” baby position is for birth, but also why there is a huge variety of “normal” Thoughts on baby’s head engaging before birth Can your pelvis be too small for birth? My personal story around “not having a big enough pelvis for birth” Why the stories we tell ourselves about birth and our bodies are so powerful
If you’d like to access our bonus module all about perineal preparation and reducing your risk of tearing, you can find this free to all members inside my online membership the Pregnancy Posse.
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
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To kick off this third episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing perineal preparation and perineal tearing.
In this episode I chat with @midwifelauretta about:
The importance of trusting that your perineum is made to stretch However there are mental and physical practices that may help you reduce your risk of tearing The practices you can start from 34 weeks of pregnancy The practices you can do at the crowning phase of birth to reduce your risk of tearing The current evidence and advice on perineal preparation The current evidence on Epi-No devices Best birthing positions to protect the perineum Thoughts on episiotomies and the latest evidence on their use
If you’d like to access our bonus module all about perineal preparation and reducing your risk of tearing, you can find this free to all members inside my online membership the Pregnancy Posse.
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing the ins and outs of birth plans and preferences.
In this episode I chat with @midwifelauretta about:
The importance of communicating your birth preferences How planning for your “best case scenario” helps to rewire the brain towards that outcome How there is no “failure” in birth The importance of reflecting upon and deciding what is truly important to YOU for your birth, not what society tells us is important Why going with the flow is not always the best way The importance of taking ownership of your birth
If you’d like to access our bonus module all about perineal preparation and reducing your risk of tearing, you can find this free to all members inside my online membership the Pregnancy Posse.
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing the most important ingredients for a positive birth experience.
In this episode I chat with @midwifelauretta about:
The importance of being private, safe and unobserved in labour and birth How the “4 L’s” can pull you out of your birth bubble and why it’s important to be aware of this Why calm birth does not equal “quiet” birth How you labour like you live, and there is no “one right way” to birth Why pain in labour is functional and the importance of re-framing our thoughts around pain Why we need cheerleaders, and not rescuers in the birthing arena
If you’d like to access our bonus module all about perineal preparation and reducing your risk of tearing, you can find this free to all members inside my online membership the Pregnancy Posse.
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Women’s Seasons & Cycles series we are discussing the Seasons of Matrescence™.
In this episode I chat with @nikkimccahon, a matrescence educator, about:
The different seasons of matrescence and motherhood How winter is often the quiet, dark, restful “in-between” season Autumn is about when things are changing and we’re shedding layers of ourselves Summer is the positive, out-going, social and sharing season Spring is all about new possibilities, feeling lighter, more grounded Nikki and I share where we are both at in our cycles and seasons of life right now
Just a reminder that if you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
Note: Seasons of Matrescence™ is a trademark model by the wonderful Nikki McCahon. You can find out more about her work at https://www.nikkimccahon.com/seasonsofmatrescence
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To kick off this second episode in the Women’s Seasons & Cycles series we are discussing the importance of rest, hibernation and retreating (our winter cycle).
In this episode I chat with @nikkimccahon, a matrescence educator, about:
The importance of rest, particularly at certain phases in our cycle The wisdom in honouring and understanding what your body needs Why being “on” all the time is not good for our health The problem with saying “yes” when you really mean “no” How rest and honouring your needs is not valued in our current society Why communicating your needs is key The importance of role-modelling self care to our children
Just a reminder that if you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Women’s Seasons & Cycles series we are discussing the importance of cycles in life and how leaning in to each season can help us reconnect to ourselves and the earth.
In this episode I chat with @nikkimccahon, a matrescence educator, about:
The importance of understanding cycles and seasons for women and mothers How to embrace the gifts that each cycle/season bring How summer is the only season really celebrated by society The vilification of the winter and resting season How I schedule my work around my menstrual cycle How menstrual cycles and the moon sync up Re-defining “PMS”
Just a reminder that if you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth, and final episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing with Nisha Gill birth trauma and sex.
In this episode Nisha and I discuss: What trauma is and why it’s less about what “happens” to us and more about how we integrate it The different ways in which you may feel trauma in your body How trauma is “not what it looks like on the outside, but what it feels like on the inside” Our need to feel safe, seen and soothed The importance of acknowledging birth trauma in partners
If you’d like to get in touch with Nisha you can find her @feminine_instincts.
If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing with Nisha Gill how to navigate sex and relationships after birth.
In this episode Nisha and I discuss: Why it’s important to discuss with your partner BEFORE BIRTH what sex means to you both Thinking about what you need to feel loved and adored The different love languages and importance of communication Being curious with your postpartum body and new sexual sensations Thinking about sex after birth as being potentially different, but not less than
If you’d like to get in touch with Nisha you can find her @feminine_instincts.
If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing with Nisha Gill what pleasure means and how we as women can incorporate more pleasure in our day to day life.
In this episode Nisha and I discuss: Why pleasure is our birthright and natural state of being How pleasure can at times be frowned upon or placed as “less important” in today’s society How being stressed and tense makes it hard to access pleasure Practical tools to feel more embodied and connect with our sensory system How to enjoy each moment and slowwww down
If you’d like to get in touch with Nisha you can find her @feminine_instincts.
If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing why sex may be painful and a variety of different strategies you can try to help.
In this episode I discuss: Basic steps to recover well from birth to ensure your pelvic floor is in good shape for sex Why using lubricant (+ my favourite brands)) is a great first step to returning to sex after birth Why self-exploration and touch is SO important Why outercourse may be better than intercourse How to relax your pelvic floor properly Vibrators, wands and other great tools to use if you’re having trouble
If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Let’s talk about Sex series we are discussing how pregnancy, birth and post-partum changes may affect your sexual function.
In this episode I discuss: Ways that pregnancy may INCREASE your sexual sensations Why pregnancy may also reduce your sexual appetite How birth affects the pelvic floor Why birth may affect your sexual function from a physical and emotional perspective Hormonal changes after birth How hormonal changes affect your sexual function
If you’re pregnant and want to stay fit and strong and be surrounded by a supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth and final episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing the emotional rollercoaster journey that may come with a prolapse diagnosis.
In this episode I discuss: My personal experience with prolapse symptoms The thoughts and feelings that came up for me initially The common feelings that many women experience when they find out they have a prolapse Posse members sharing their initial reactions to finding out they had a prolapse Posse members sharing their advice to other mamas going through a similar journey right now
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing exercising with a prolapse
In this episode I discuss: Why exercise is actually really good for a prolapse Parameters to work within to find yourself a suitable exercise program Prolapse-friendly exercises Exercises best avoided Can you return to running or weight lifting with a prolapse?
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
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To kick off this third episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing navigating pregnancy and childbirth with a prolapse.
In this episode I discuss: The current research on birth risk factors and prolapse The questions to consider when deciding on future pregnancies and births Sharing real life Posse member stories about how they felt in future pregnancies and births
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing the best treatment and management tools to help you with your prolapse.
In this episode I discuss: How to do your pelvic floor exercises How the pelvic floor helps to support a prolapse Why exercise is good for a prolapse The best and safest ways to exercise Why managing your bowels is super important How a pessary can help you My view on surgical options
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Prolapse series we are discussing all things prolapse!
In this episode I discuss: What exactly a prolapse is and isn’t Why you might get a prolapse What does a prolapse FEEL like Risk factors for prolapse Definition and grading of prolapse and why we should be “normalising” mild prolapse after birth The role of the pelvic floor in prolapse We’ll also hear special and personal stories from Posse members about their unique and individual symptoms of prolapse to help you understand the variety of symptoms women may feel
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this final episode in the #MumLife series we are discussing our best pieces of advice to new mamas.
Jen Butler, a fellow mama of 3 and early parenting expert, and I discuss: What items you really need (and don’t need!) after birth Best maternity undies Mindset tips to help you through tough moments Best ways to support yourself post-partum How to work the WOW factor Getting your partner to help out and SO much more!
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting
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To kick off this fifth episode in the #MumLife series we are discussing our best mum hacks, worst mum fails and where our expectations of motherhood did not quite match up to our reality!
Jen Butler, a fellow mama of 3 and early parenting expert, and I discuss: Our best mum hacks to make life smooth sailing Our worst Mum fails (it’ll make you feel soooo much better!) Where our expectations of motherhood have NOT matched up to our realities
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the #MumLife series we are discussing blending business and babies.
Jen Butler, a fellow mama of 3 and early parenting expert, and I discuss: The behind the scenes of our businesses Our maternity leave plans What boundaries we set around “work” time and “family” time Acknowledging the season of life you’re in Syncing our cycles with our schedules Our current goals and big dream projects Who helps us and what we outsource Why authenticity and abundance in business is key
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the #MumLife series we are discussing post-partum mental health.
Jen Butler, a fellow mama of 3 and early parenting expert, and I discuss: What self care looks like for both of us How self care has changed since becoming a mother Daily practices we do to fill up our cups Why clear communication and boundaries are so important to protect our energy What you can do during pregnancy to set yourself up for good post-partum mental health
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my 4th baby - my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the #MumLife series we are discussing all things baby sleep!
Jen Butler, a fellow mama of 3 and early parenting expert, and I discuss: How our babies are currently sleeping All the “good” and “bad” things we’ve done when it comes to baby sleep Why sleep crutches really aren’t as bad as you think Why cat-napping is biologically normal Our top tips to maximise sleep in the early newborn days How to read your baby’s tired signs
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my 4th baby - my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the #MumLife series we are discussing our experience of matrescence for our third babies.
Jen Butler, a fellow mama of 3 and early parenting expert, and I discuss: Our experience of matrescence 1st time round vs 3rd time round The lessons we’ve learnt along the way Why we think everyone should have a 3rd baby 😉 Why becoming a Mum was the hardest thing Jen has ever done How to reframe tricky/bad moments Managing expectations
If you’re pregnant and want to jump into a warm and supportive community of mamas, don’t forget to check out my 4th baby - my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse!
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this episode I am sharing my tips on transitioning to a family of 3 children and how we’ve navigated this journey.
In this episode I discuss: What transition was the hardest How I juggle time for all of my children How I play and care for the older kids whilst breast-feeding or looking after the baby How I kid-proof my house What activities I set up to entertain my older kids whilst I’m with my baby Hardest part of my recovery with older children Mum and life hacks to help me stay sane and keep the household running smoothly My gratitude practice
Today’s episode is episode 7 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about my birth story, how I was recovering in the first 2 weeks and then what my post-partum journey looked like up until 6 weeks. I’ll be answering all your questions about post-partum recovery including what exercise I was doing, how my pelvic floor felt, the differences in my recovery between a C-section and vaginal delivery and so much more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
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To kick off this episode I am sharing my answers to your most asked postpartum questions.
In this episode I discuss: Daily rituals to fill my cup up (hint: coffee is a big theme!) Life hacks to relieve household burden Supps and nutrition after birth Best things I did to prepare myself before birth Anything that surprised me after birth Difference in recovery between C-section and vaginal recovery Must have products to use in the postpartum recovery
Today’s episode is episode 6 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about my birth story, how I was recovering in the first 2 weeks and then what my post-partum journey looked like up until 6 weeks. I’ll be answering all your questions about post-partum recovery including what exercise I was doing, how my pelvic floor felt, the differences in my recovery between a C-section and vaginal delivery and so much more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth episode in this podcast series I am sharing what life looked like in weeks 2-6 after birth.
In this episode I discuss: Our daily rhythms The progress in my physical recovery My new pelvic floor symptoms How I went with my women’s health physio appointment The goals I set for myself over the next few months
Today’s episode is episode 5 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series and learn more about my about post-partum recovery and transitioning to a family with 3 kids then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in this podcast series I am sharing what life looked like in the first few weeks after birth and what I did to aid my recovery.
In this episode I discuss: My initial reflections of birth Our daily rhythms The boundaries I put in place to make sure I could rest How i managed an afternoon nap every day for the first 2 weeks How my body and pelvic floor felt How i started with pelvic floor exercises My emotional state after birth How i helped my perineum recover
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series and learn more about my about post-partum recovery from 2-6 weeks including what exercise I was doing, how my pelvic floor felt, the differences in my recovery between a C-section and vaginal delivery and so much more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in this podcast series I am sharing the second half of my birth story.
In this episode I discuss: The pushing phase and how it wasn’t what I expected The positions that felt most comfortable for me The feelings and emotions I felt when I first met my daughter Delivery of my placenta The events that occurred after birth
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series and learn more about how I was recovering in the first 2 weeks and then what my post-partum journey looked like up until 6 weeks. I’ll be answering all your questions about post-partum recovery including what exercise I was doing, how my pelvic floor felt, the differences in my recovery between a C-section and vaginal delivery and so much more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in this podcast series I am sharing the first half of my birth story.
In this episode I discuss: How early labour looked for me The physical sensations I didn’t expect The mental challenges of a long labour How my husband helped to support me The only 2 techniques that really gave me any relief
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series and learn more about how I was recovering in the first 2 weeks and then what my post-partum journey looked like up until 6 weeks. I’ll be answering all your questions about post-partum recovery including what exercise I was doing, how my pelvic floor felt, the differences in my recovery between a C-section and vaginal delivery and so much more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this podcast series I am sharing my most recent pregnancy journey.
In this episode I discuss: My original intention to have a maternal-assisted C section The ways in which I had to navigate the maternity system The eventual decision I landed on in how I wanted to birth my baby The lessons I learnt along the way
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 7 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about my birth story, how I was recovering in the first 2 weeks and then what my post-partum journey looked like up until 6 weeks. I’ll be answering all your questions about post-partum recovery including what exercise I was doing, how my pelvic floor felt, the differences in my recovery between a C-section and vaginal delivery and so much more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing baby toys, gadgets and activity centres.
Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discusses: The different options on the market and whether or not they speed up development Safety issues to be aware of The importance of timing and frequency when using these activity stations The one activity centre Nicole doesn’t recommend
This is the final episode in this series but don’t forget we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nicole shares with us 4 videos for play based activities for babies aged 0-3 months old.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nicole you can find her @nicole_kidsphysio
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing baby carriers.
Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discusses: The different types of carriers to consider The link between carriers and attachment What to look for for a safe and appropriate position for your baby When to turn them forward facing
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about whether or not baby toys and activity centres are helpful or harmful then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nicole shares with us 4 videos for play based activities for babies aged 0-3 months old.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nicole you can find her @nicole_kidsphysio
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing the crawling milestone.
Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discusses: The realistic (and varied) timeframes to expect this milestone to occur The different ways in which a baby might crawl/move Why you don’t need to panic if a baby doesn’t do hands and knees crawling straight away Easy ways to change your environment to encourage crawling Why it’s important for our kids to experience a small amount of frustration
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the down low on baby carriers and whether or not baby toys and activity centres are helpful or harmful then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nicole shares with us 4 videos for play based activities for babies aged 0-3 months old.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nicole you can find her @nicole_kidsphysio
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing the importance of tummy time and different ways to do this activity rather than just lying flat on the floor.
Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discusses: Why tummy time is important for development How to prevent flattening of your baby's head Why tummy time was introduced in the first place What to do if your child doesn't enjoy tummy time Other ways of doing tummy time rather than being flat on the floor
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about crawling and the realistic expectations around when this should occur and the different ways in which a baby may begin to crawl, the down low on baby carriers and whether or not baby toys and activity centres are helpful or harmful then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nicole shares with us 4 videos for play based activities for babies aged 0-3 months old.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nicole you can find her @nicole_kidsphysio
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this Kids Physio series we are discussing the importance of play in healthy baby development and how to reduce the anxiety and stress in parenting and instead find joy.
Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discusses: The importance of play in healthy development How to find more joy in the parenting journey and worry less about milestones Getting to know your unique baby through play
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about tummy time and the best way to prevent the flattening of a baby’s head, crawling and the realistic expectations around when this should occur and the different ways in which a baby may begin to crawl, the down low on baby carriers and whether or not baby toys and activity centres are helpful or harmful then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nicole shares with us 4 videos for play based activities for babies aged 0-3 months old.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nicole you can find her @nicole_kidsphysio
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this sixth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing crises of confidence, common stages in labour when women may start to doubt themselves and their strength.
Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The common points in labour when a crisis of confidence may present The importance of having the right birth team to recognise these situations and support you through them Often these crises only last for a few contractions (good news!) but if not managed well they can completely hijack labour
Don’t forget we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the current issues in modern day birth culture and ways to naturally boost your pain tolerance.
Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: Importance of understanding your birth environment The current birth stats in Australia Why natural physiological birth is on the brink of extinction The introduction of the epidural and how this has changed the birth space Birth culture and our issues with pain How to naturally boost your pain tolerance
Today’s episode is episode 5 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the importance of reframing labour pain as being normal and physiological rather than pathological.
Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The current birth culture and demonising of labour pain The difference between pathological versus physiological pain Different sensations you may feel in labour that are completely NORMAL
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the hormones involved in late stage labour and the importance of understanding the difference between a woman feeling exhausted versus being endorphined.
Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The key role that endorphins and adrenaline play in late stage labour How endorphins help to mediate pain and help a mother drop into her primal brain How adrenaline helps to “wake us up” so we are ready for birth Oxytocin compensation strategies if we’ve had birth interventions or have been separated from bubs
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the importance of the queen oxytocin hormone and how we can set up a beautiful oxytocin routine at home.
Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The main body centres to help stimulate oxytocin How to build the ultimate “oxytocin recipe” as a daily home practice How to calm your body and keep labour progressing when feeling stressed or under pressure
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the role of adrenaline and endorphins in late stage labour, why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To kick off this first episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the natural hormonal dance that occurs between a mother and baby and the importance of not disturbing this magical event.
Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The difference between natural oxytocin hormones versus synthetic hormones The incredible role that oxytocin plays in opening our minds and bodies and helping us connect to our babies How adrenaline and anxiety can hamper early labour The importance of “tuning in” rather than following a clock The difference between early labour and established labour
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the importance of the oxytocin hormone, the role of adrenaline and endorphins in late stage labour, why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To kick off this fifth episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing ways in which you can connect more with your baby in pregnancy and practice more mindfulness in every day life.
Louise Maguire, our pregnancy and birth guide, nurse, yoga instructor and birth doula, discusses: The journey that your baby takes through pregnancy and birth How to connect in with your little one Simple ways to practice more mindfulness in your every day life
Don't forget we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Louise guides us through a beautiful pregnancy meditation.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Louise you can find her at louise_maguire_
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing the benefits of using yoga and meditation during pregnancy.
Louise Maguire, our pregnancy and birth guide, nurse, yoga instructor and birth doula, discusses: How yoga and meditation help to build the mind/body connection The importance of relieving physical and mental tension during pregnancy and birth How these tools help you to connect more with your baby Meditation for those women who find it hard to sit still! Meditation versus mindfulness and practical ways to include it in your day
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Louise guides us through a beautiful pregnancy meditation.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Louise you can find her at louise_maguire_
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing fear in childbirth and ways in which we can overcome this to have a beautiful and empowering birth experience.
Louise Maguire, our pregnancy and birth guide, nurse, yoga instructor and birth doula, discusses: How the medicalisation of birth may be a factor in our current fear pandemic The importance of connecting to ourselves, our bodies and the birth process How fear creates pain and tension in the body Different practical tools and strategies to release fear
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the benefits of yoga and meditation, connecting with your baby and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Louise guides us through a beautiful pregnancy meditation.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Louise you can find her at louise_maguire_
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing the role of a doula in the post-partum space.
Louise Maguire, our pregnancy and birth guide, nurse, yoga instructor and birth doula, discusses everything you need to know about the support provided by a postpartum doula.
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about fear in childbirth, the benefits of yoga and meditation, connecting with your baby and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Louise guides us through a beautiful pregnancy meditation.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Louise you can find her at louise_maguire_
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing the role of a doula in the pregnancy and birth space.
Louise Maguire, our pregnancy and birth guide, nurse, yoga instructor and birth doula, discusses: The different types of doulas The role of a doula in the pregnancy and birth space The history of the doula support person
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about postpartum doulas, fear in childbirth, the benefits of yoga ad meditation, connecting with your baby and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Louise guides us through a beautiful pregnancy meditation.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Louise you can find her at louise_maguire_
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this seventh episode, I’m sharing the live recording of the recent Q & A we did for our Ask the Midwife series.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: The GBS test Strategies for posterior labour Reducing the need for forceps or vacuum Cervical lips Pros and cons of an ECV Expressing colostrum Tips to reduce perineal tearing Advice for women with fear around childbirth Can a baby ever be too big to be born vaginally Different induction methods Customising your birth plan for a C-section
Whilst today’s episode is the final one for this series, we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this sixth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing inductions and vaginal examinations.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: The rationale behind these interventions Why you don’t need throw out all your amazing birth skills if you are induced The power, passage and passenger analogy that helps midwives assess how labour is progressing The pros and cons of these interventions
Whilst today’s episode is the final one for this series, we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing C-section birth preferences.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: The role of the midwife in a C-section birth Preferences to consider to make it a beautiful and welcoming environment Importance of early skin to skin if possible Why it’s OK to ask your birth team to stop chatting and keep noise to a minimum!
Today’s episode is episode 5 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing post-partum support planning.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: The value of antenatal breastfeeding education The importance of expressing colostrum before birth How to support yourself at home if discharged from hospital early Practical tools to support you after birth Why nappies and cute kids clothing isn’t always the most helpful present!
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing how to navigate respectful conversations with your birth team, asking questions and managing interventions that may be presented to you.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: Asking questions respectfully so you and your birth team can work together rather than feeling like it’s an us versus them situation Verbal scripts to help you navigate these conversations and gain true informed consent How to manage the reality of multiple care providers How to be an active participant in a staff handover The importance of language in birth
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about postpartum support planning, C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing the best ways to create a beautiful birth environment once you arrive at hospital.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: The realities of “bed flow” in a hospital system Why presenting in very early labour may put you on “the clock” Tips to create a beautiful birth environment in the hospital room Importance of educating partners on the birth process
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about managing interventions in hospital, asking great questions to your birth team to make sure you are fully informed, postpartum support planning, C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing the importance of labouring at home and stimulating the love and labour hormone, oxytocin.
Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss: The benefits of being at home for early labour Why 0-4cm of dilation is often the longest part of labour The importance of resting and “ignoring it until you can’t” in early labour Tips for the car ride to the hospital
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about managing interventions in hospital, asking great questions to your birth team to make sure you are fully informed, postpartum support planning, C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this bonus 6th episode in the Matrescence series we are sharing the live Q & A I did recently with Nikki.
Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: Practicing self-compassion after birth Practical journalling prompts to help you reflect and be kind to yourself Reinvigorating your relationship Whether matrescence is a one-off transition or continues through each pregnancy and birth Hormones after birth
Today’s episode is episode 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about re-defining yourself after birth, practical tools and tips to cushion the transition into motherhood and removing the stigma around “bouncing back” after birth then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing how to manage the mental load of motherhood.
Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: How to mentally prepare for motherhood before birth Why self connection is so important Why you need to find what truly lights you up, not just what you think you “should” do for self care Best tips to manage hormonal dips and heightened emotions Advice for women who don’t feel overly “maternal” or an instant connection to their baby
Today’s episode is episode 5 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing the current societal expectations around “bouncing back” for mothers and why this culture needs to change.
Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: Why women should not be expected to return to “normal” Why the current “bounce back” culture is dangerous Different cultural practices for nourishing yourself postpartum and how they all have a common thread of rest, nourishing food and village support Why asking for help is not a weakness
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing the best ways you can help to prepare yourself for the post-partum period.
Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: Why planning for birth is not enough The importance of understanding what support you might need in the postpartum period Why it’s important to set up structures before birth to help cushion the transition to motherhood Asking for help and creating a village of support Leaning into your feminine energy
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about removing the stigma around “bouncing back” after birth and managing the mental load of motherhood then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing identity changes after birth and how to re-define yourself once you transition to becoming a mother.
Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: Identity crises that may arise after birth Changes in values, relationships, work goals etc How matrescence is an on-going transition, and not something you experience just once
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about practical tools and tips to cushion the transition into motherhood and removing the stigma around “bouncing back” after birth then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing what matrescence is and the physical, social, biological and emotional changes that occur with this big transition from woman to mother.
Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: The history of the term matrescence It’s similarities to adolescence The physical, social, biological, emotional changes that occur when you become a mum How this is an ever evolving transition, and doesn’t just happen once and then stop How our actual brains change and re-wire during pregnancy and after birth
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about re-defining yourself after birth, practical tools and tips to cushion the transition into motherhood and removing the stigma around “bouncing back” after birth then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this bonus episode in the Baby First Aid series we are sharing the live Q & A I recently did with Edwina.
Edwina Sharrock, our first aid guru, nurse and midwife will discuss: Congested babies When to worry if your baby bumps their head Should you cut grapes in half? The 3 simple rules to help food become less of a choking hazard Secondary drownings in young children When to avoid baby lotions and moisturisers and so much more!
If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about choking management, breathing issues in kids, SIDS guidelines, poisons and falls then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus member-only episode exclusive only to Posse members where Edwina walks us through the must-have items to include in your baby first aid kit.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Edwina you can find her @birthbeat
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing poisons and falls management in young children.
Edwina Sharrock, our first aid guru, nurse and midwife will discuss: How to best prevent poisons in the first place When to call the Poisons hotline number Why induced vomiting is not recommended The “height rule” for falls The “vomit rule” for falls And the “sleep rule” for falls!
Today’s episode is the final episode in this series, But don’t forget we have a bonus 5th episode exclusive only to Pregnancy Posse members where Edwina walks us through the must-have items to include in your baby first aid kit.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Edwina you can find her @birthbeat
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing common breathing troubles in young children and the current SIDS guidelines.
Edwina Sharrock, our first aid guru, nurse and midwife will discuss: How to look, listen and feel to assess our child’s breathing patterns When to call for help if your child is struggling to breathe well The current SIDS guidelines Her opinion on baby monitors, apnea mats etc
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 4 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about other issues such as poisons and falls then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 5th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Edwina walks us through the must-have items to include in your baby first aid kit.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Edwina you can find her @birthbeat
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off the second episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing the best ways to manage choking should you ever be put in that scary situation.
Edwina Sharrock, our first aid guru, nurse and midwife will discuss: Back blows Chest thrusts When CPR is required The most common “choking foods” to look out for
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 4 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about breathing issues in kids, SIDS guidelines, poisons and falls then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 5th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Edwina walks us through the must-have items to include in your baby first aid kit.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Edwina you can find her @birthbeat
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing the best ways to prevent choking and the difference between choking and gagging.
Edwina Sharrock, our first aid guru, nurse and midwife will discuss: How to best prevent choking in the first place Why quick action is the most important piece to manage choking The difference between choking vs gagging and why you shouldn’t interfere with gagging When to put your fingers in a baby’s mouth
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 4 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about choking management, breathing issues in kids, SIDS guidelines, poisons and falls then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 5th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Edwina walks us through the must-have items to include in your baby first aid kit.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Edwina you can find her @birthbeat
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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This final episode, a bonus episode, is the live recording of my live Q & A with Larissa answering your most popular pregnancy nutrition questions.
Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss: If overweight, should you try to lose weight during pregnancy? Top diet tips to manage constipation How to stay hydrated when nauseous Overcoming sugar cravings in pregnancy and so much more!
Today’s episode is a bonus episode in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series plus any bonus content then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
Our bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members is where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fifth episode, our final episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing labour snack ideas and postpartum nutrition.
Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss: Great snack ideas to help fuel your body for labour The importance of nourishing yourself after birth Exactly what nutrients to be focusing on to help your post-partum healing Snack ideas for busy mums
Don’t forget we also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this fourth episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing gestational diabetes.
Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss: What exactly gestational diabetes (GDM) is Risk factors for developing GDM Best management strategies if you have gestational diabetes
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about labour fuel and post-partum nutrition then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this third episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing pregnancy cravings and healthy gestational weight gain.
Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss: Why we get pregnancy cravings Simple and healthy food swaps for those not so healthy cravings we might have Healthy gestational weight gain Calorie restriction during pregnancy
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about gestational diabetes, post-partum nutrition and so much more, then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this second episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing what foods are best avoided during pregnancy.
Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss: Which foods to avoid during pregnancy How to safely prepare, cook and store foods during pregnancy Recommended amount of caffeine per day Why fish is important and the best sources of low-mercury fish
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about cravings in pregnancy, healthy gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes, post-partum nutrition and so much more, then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing exactly what nutrients you will need in each individual trimester of pregnancy.
Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator will discuss: How each trimester’s nutritional requirements differ and exactly what nutrients to be mindful of for each stage of pregnancy Why quality is more important than quantity in the first trimester The importance of folate, iron, choline and many other nutrients and the role they play in healthy newborn development
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about cravings in pregnancy, what not to eat, gestational diabetes, post-partum nutrition and so much more, then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse.
We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Larissa answers member questions around breastfeeding nutrition and baby led weaning.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Larissa you can find her @prenatal_dietitian.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Welcome to episode 6 in the C-section Birth series, a sneaky bonus episode of the live Q & A recording I did recently.
In today's episode I answer questions about: Compression garments after C-section birth Returning to netball and running How much walking is appropriate 6 weeks after surgery Are pelvic floor exercises still important? How many C-sections can you have? And so much more!
This is the final episode available in this C-section Birth series. Don’t forget that all of our podcast series, including any bonus content, is all live inside my online program the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and how it can help you have a wonderful pregnancy journey by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, so just head over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off the final episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be doing a Q & A style episode, answering all of your burning questions.
In today’s episode we cover: The C-section “shelf” Scar recovery Bleeding after birth Age gaps between C-sections Recovering whilst looking after a toddler Step by step process of the day of surgery Breastfeeding and your milk coming in And so much more!
And if you want further support or guidance throughout your pregnancy, be sure to check out my online membership program The Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off the fourth episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be sharing an interview I did where I spoke all about my second pregnancy and birth story.
In today’s episode we cover: VBAC preparation Learning to surrender and accept the possibility of another C-section A last minute turn of events the night before birth!
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off the third episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be sharing an interview I did where I spoke all about my first pregnancy and birth story.
In today’s episode we cover: Miscarriage My initial thoughts on C-section versus vaginal birth The process and reasoning for my induction My experience of an unplanned C-section birth
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about my second personal birth stories as well as a Q & A episode answering all your most popular questions, just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off the second episode in the C-section Birth series we are discussing all about physical preparation for a C-section as well as physical recovery after birth.
Today I share my own personal journey of physical recovery, plus my professional advice around recovery and return to exercise. We also chat with Pregnancy Posse members and their experience with a C-section birth recovery. Today we cover: Best ways to physically prepare for birth Recovery in the immediate post-partum period (first 4 days after birth) Ideas for appropriate exercise and movement Long term physical recovery Scar management
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about my own personal birth stories as well as a Q & A episode answering all your most popular questions, just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the C-section Birth series we are discussing all about mental preparation and emotional processing after birth.
Today I share my own personal journey, plus my professional advice as well as unique stories from a number of wonderful Pregnancy Posse members and their experience with a C-section birth. We cover: Different schools of thought around mentally preparing for a C-section birth Top tips to stay calm and positive during surgery Birth preferences for a C-section My top tips to help you unpack and process an unplanned C-section birth
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about physical recovery after birth, my own personal birth stories as well as a Q & A episode answering all your most popular questions, just check out my online pregnancy membership The Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Welcome to episode 6 in the Newborn Life series, a sneaky bonus episode of the live Q & A recording I did with the wonderful Jen Butler.
Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, answers listener questions around Newborn baby sleep expectations To swaddle or not to swaddle Her thoughts on feeding to sleep patterns Is the Snoo a worthwhile investment? And so much more!
This is the final episode available in this Newborn life series. However if you’d like to access our bonus episode (exclusive only to Posse members) on swaddling techniques, dummies and ideal sleep environments you can find it now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Welcome to episode 5 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing how to include your partner in caring for your newborn and how to best help your toddler or older child transition to a new sibling.
Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, talks us through: Roles that your partner can play in caring for your newborn Separation anxiety in older children after introducing a new baby Importance of naming and validating your children’s emotions Using play to help them express themselves Tips on entertaining your older child whilst caring for a newborn
This is the final episode available in this Newborn life series. However if you’d like to access our 6th bonus episode on swaddling techniques, dummies and ideal sleep environments you can find it now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Welcome to episode 4 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing the sleep training culture and why sleep education is key to supporting your newborns sleep patterns.
Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, talks us through: Why she prefers not to use the “sleep training” term Why education about baby sleep is so important for parents to know Why supporting your child to sleep better does not mean letting them cry it out The importance of working with a sleep consultant to achieve your specific family sleep goals The importance of remembering that “it’s only a problem if it’s a problem”
Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series including our bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Jen answers member questions and visually demonstrates her famous swaddling technique, you can find it inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Welcome to episode 3 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing how to best manage when your baby’s sleep patterns go a little out of whack!
Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, talks us through: Day/night confusion Cat napping Witching hour Over and under tired babies
Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about newborn sleep, routines, dummies, swaddling, ideal sleep environments and so much more, this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Jen answers member questions and visually demonstrates her famous swaddling technique.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Welcome to episode 2 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing baby sleep signs and rhythms.
Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, talks us through: Why rhythm is more important than routine for newborns Examples of a nice morning or night routine for your baby Why consistency is key when establishing good rhythms Primary and secondary tired cues from your baby Why it’s best to avoid an over-tired baby Best tips to manage witching hour
Today’s episode is episode 2 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about newborn sleep, routines, dummies, swaddling, ideal sleep environments and so much more, this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Jen answers member questions and visually demonstrates her famous swaddling technique.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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To kick off this first episode in the Newborn Life series we are discussing the wonderful fourth trimester… the foundational knowledge you’ll need to help your baby transition from womb life to earth-side.
Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal and child health nurse and sleep consultant, talks us through: Why babies need to be nurtured differently when transitioning from the womb Why we can’t expect newborns to sleep like older children Why education on the 4th trimester is paramount to a mother enjoying this period The 5 S’s to help settle your newborn baby
Today’s episode is episode 1 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about newborn sleep, routines, dummies, swaddling, ideal sleep environments and so much more, this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Jen answers member questions and visually demonstrates her famous swaddling technique.
You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
If you’d like to learn more from Jen you can find her @jenbutlerearlyparenting.
I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!
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Hello and welcome to the 5th episode, the final episode, in this pelvic floor podcast series.
Today we are chatting about the impacts that pregnancy and birth have on the pelvic floor muscles. You will have the greatest appreciation for the human body after today’s episode as it truly is incredible.
We’ll discuss: How much load the pelvic floor is under in pregnancy How far this muscle can stretch during vaginal delivery Why having a C-section does not mean you won’t need to do your pelvic floor exercises The importance of horizontal rest after birth We will also hear from Pregnancy Posse members Kate and Briony about their experience with pelvic floor recovery after birth and their best tips and advice to share with those women who are currently pregnant
After listening to this entire series, if you do want or need further guidance and support for your pelvic floor during pregnancy, I encourage you to join me inside The Pregnancy Posse.
You will have access to pelvic floor friendly workouts, resources on pelvic floor dysfunction and you can ask me all of your burning questions each week! You can find out more by visiting thepregnancyposse.com where you can trial it for 7 days.
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Hello and welcome to episode 5, our final episode, of the Breastfeeding 101 series!
In this breastfeeding series so far we have covered the 5 things to help you establish a successful breastfeeding relationship, the magical breast crawl and how to help initiate this after birth, the power of antenatal expressing and why storing colostrum can be a super immunity booster for your baby, how to manage mastitis, nipple damage and milk supply issues after birth and so much more. Wowsa…. we have covered a lot!
Now I know I said this was our final episode, but we do have a sneaky 6th episode but this is only available to Pregnancy Posse members. In this bonus episode we cover pumping milk, best pump brands as well as visual demonstration of antenatal hand expressing and correct baby latch onto the nipple. If you want to find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days just visit thepregnancyposse.com.
Like with any pregnancy, birth or motherhood related topic, every person and their dog will tell you stories about breastfeeding. Now not all of them (in fact a lot of them) will simply not be true. It may be that persons individual experience, or it may be an old wives tale. Either way, Amberley busts through all of these myths today with evidence based research so that you know fact from fiction.
As you should know by now, Amberley is an all round breastfeeding legend and has helped so many women on their breastfeeding journey’s through her private practice. In today’s episode we cover: Whether you should prepare your nipples with a nail file or sand paper before birth Whether formula will help your baby sleep through the night The truth about breastfeeding after 6 months Whether lentils and cabbage will make your child gassy Whether boob size indicates supply …and so much more!
This is our final episode in the breastfeeding series (aside from the bonus episode up now inside the Pregnancy Posse) so please sit back and enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss the launch of our next series!
Now sit back and listen to us have a laugh about how ridiculous some of these myths are!
To learn more about the wonderful Amberley you can find her @maternalinstinctsbyamberley
To join a wonderful community and be guided week by week with pregnancy safe exercise check out my online program The Pregnancy Posse. Click the link to find out more and trial the program for 7 days.
Or come and chat to me over @physiolaura and let me know if you had heard of any of these myths before!
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Hello and welcome to the 4th episode in this pelvic floor podcast series.
Today we are diving in deep to over-active pelvic floor muscles. This is a supperrrrr common issue for many women that I treat and it is so important to recognise whether you may have over-active muscles. Having an over-active pelvic floor can actually sometimes present very similarly to having a weak pelvic floor which is super confusing right?!
Today we will cover: Symptoms of an over-active pelvic floor Why over-active does not equate to “stronger” The importance of pelvic floor relaxation Belly breathing strategies to help you relax We’ll also hear from Pregnancy Posse member Beth on her experience with vaginismus and over-active pelvic floor muscles
Today’s episode is the second last one in our pelvic floor series.
For those of you who have enjoyed this pelvic floor series so far and want to listen to all the episodes in one chunk, this entire series is now available inside my online pregnancy program, the Pregnancy Posse. You can watch this entire series plus access pregnancy safe workouts by visiting thepregnancyposse.com where you can trial it for 7 days.
And come and chat to me over @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt from this episode!
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Hello and welcome to episode 4 (our second last episode!) of the Breastfeeding 101 series!
We have covered sooo many important topics so far including supply and demand theory, correct nipple attachment, mastitis, nipple pain and damage, milk supply issues, the magical breast crawl and the importance of initiating breastfeeding in a baby-led way and so much more. Make sure you check out the first 3 episodes in this series if you haven’t already.
And don’t forget the entire breastfeeding series, including our bonus episode which discusses pumping, best pump brands, visual demonstration of correct latch and hand expressing technique, is up now inside my online program The Pregnancy Posse. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.
Amberley Harris, my go-to breastfeeding expert and Melbourne based midwife, is today going to teach us all about antenatal expressing.
I know I personally didn’t collect colostrum before birth because I found it so confusing and I wasn’t sure where to start. Amberley explains this process, and the importance of it, in such a simple and easy way that I am most definitely going to try this with my next pregnancy!
In today’s episode we discuss: The 3 main reasons why hand-expressing colostrum before birth is beneficial The different uses for colostrum down the track even if you don’t end up using it at birth Why you should only hand express and not use an electric pump before birth Options for those women with insufficient mammalian tissue who may struggle with lactation
Now if you are wanting to see Amberley’s visual demonstration of the hand expressing technique, that video is now up inside the Pregnancy Posse so you can find out more by jumping to thepregnancyposse.com.
This is our second last episode in this breastfeeding series so if you haven’t already please do subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss any podcast releases in the future.
In the last episode of the series we will be debunking some classic breastfeeding myths including whether you need to prepare your nipples before feeding, does drinking wine help you with your let down, will formula help your baby sleep through the night and so much more!
But for now… let’s get our hands on our breasts and learn all about hand expressing before birth!
To learn more about the wonderful Amberley you can find her @maternalinstinctsbyamberley
I’d love to hear whether you feel inspired to try your hand at antenatal expressing now - come and chat with over @physiolaura
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Hello and welcome to the 3rd episode in this pelvic floor podcast series.
The first 2 episodes should have really prepared you for today because you should be a pelvic floor superstar by now, doing your exercises regularly 3 times/day, a combination of long holds and quick flicks and just being an all round pelvic floor star.
Which is great, because today we are chatting about all things incontinence and prolapse, for which pelvic floor training can be a very important treatment tool for.
Today we will cover: The 2 different types if urinary incontinence What exactly prolapse is and what symptoms you may have How pelvic floor exercises can improve both incontinence and prolapse We’ll also share personal stories from Pregnancy Posse members Kate and Briony on their experience with pelvic floor dysfunction
Remember that this is episode 3 in a 5 part series on the pelvic floor. So stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we will be discussing how to recognise if you have an over-active pelvic floor muscle and ways that can help you relax this muscle better as well as understanding the impact that pregnancy and birth can have on the pelvic floor.
For those of you who have enjoyed this pelvic floor series so far and want to listen to all the remaining episodes straight away, this entire series is now available inside my online pregnancy program, the Pregnancy Posse. You can watch this entire series plus access pregnancy safe workouts by visiting thepregnancyposse.com where you can trial it for 7 days.
And come and chat to me over @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt from this episode!
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Hello and welcome back to episode 3 of the Breastfeeding 101 series!
So far in this series we have learnt the foundational knowledge you’ll need to help establish a confident and successful breastfeeding relationship as well as learning about the magical breast crawl and why it is so important as an initiation into your breastfeeding journey.
For those of you who missed the first 2 episodes, I encourage you to go back and listen to them first. They will help set you up with a normal and physiological understanding of breastfeeding, before we dive in today about when things don’t go to plan with your breastfeeding journey.
And for those who just want to jump straight into the entire breastfeeding series without waiting for the future episodes to be released, remember it is up now inside my online program The Pregnancy Posse. This entire breastfeeding series plus a bonus episode on pumping, hand expressing demonstrations and baby latch demonstrations is now live for all Posse members to enjoy. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com
Amberley Harris, our wonderful breastfeeding expert and endorsed midwife, is today going to teach us about how to manage when things don’t go to plan.
It is all well and good to learn about the natural and normal parts of breastfeeding, but we know that for a lot of women this is not the journey they will experience. Breastfeeding can be hard, oh so hard. And I want to make sure we don’t set women up to fail by not helping them understand the ways in which breastfeeding can go astray and the strategies you may need to help pull it back on track.
In today’s episode Amberley and I discuss: Mastitis and the best ways to manage it Why you don’t always need to run to get antibiotics if you suspect you have mastitis Milk supply issues, specifically low supply and why pumping volumes or frequent feeds are not great indicators of milk volume The 4 things you should be assessing to work out whether you have adequate milk supply Nipple pain and damage Whether lactation cookies and teas are worth your money Whether you should prepare your nipples for breastfeeding
If you do love this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss our upcoming episodes in this series.
In the last few episodes of this series we’ll be debunking some funny but also horrifying breastfeeding myths as well as everything you need to know about antenatal expressing and preparing colostrum before your baby arrives!
But for now… let’s troubleshoot when things don’t go to plan with your breastfeeding journey!
To learn more about the wonderful Amberley you can find her @maternalinstinctsbyamberley
To jump straight in and watch this entire series straight away including the bonus episode, it is now live up inside my online pregnancy program The Pregnancy Posse. Click the link to find out more and trial the program for 7 days.
Or come and chat to me over @physiolaura and let me know what road blocks you experienced in your breastfeeding journey!
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Hello and welcome to the 2nd episode in this foundational pelvic floor podcast series. I hope you got to know your pelvic floor a little better since episode 1 so that we can hit the ground running today with some great exercises.
Today we’re going to cover: Exactly how to contract and relax your pelvic floor correctly Different prompts to help you understand how to squeeze your muscles Why relaxation is just as important as contracting And we’ll sneak a little pelvic floor workout in too!
We know that approximately 30% of women do their pelvic floor exercises incorrectly and I absolutely do not want you to be part of that statistic.
Imagine if you spent all of your pregnancy wasting your time by doing your pelvic floor exercises incorrectly! Nobody has time for that, so let’s learn how to exercise properly and reap the benefits of a strong and healthy pelvic floor muscle.
Today we will also hear from Pregnancy Posse members Kate and Briony about their best tips for remembering to do their pelvic floor exercises well.
Remember that this is episode 2 in a 5 part series on the pelvic floor. So stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we will be chatting about managing incontinence and prolapse, how to recognise if you have an over-active pelvic floor muscle and understanding the impact that pregnancy and birth can have on the pelvic floor.
For those keen-beans who want to listen to all of these episodes straight away the entire series is now available inside my online pregnancy program, the Pregnancy Posse. You can watch this entire series plus access pregnancy safe workouts by visiting thepregnancyposse.com where you can trial it for 7 days.
And come and chat to me over @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt from this episode!
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Hello and welcome back to episode 2 of the Breastfeeding 101 series!
I really hoped you enjoyed the first episode in this series where we discussed the basic 101 of what you need to know to set up a successful and confident breastfeeding relationship.
For those of you who missed episode 1 in this series I strongly recommend you go back and listen to this first as it will give you the foundational knowledge you’ll need to understand today’s episode and future epodes well.
And for those who just want to jump straight into the entire breastfeeding series, it is up now inside my online program The Pregnancy Posse. This entire breastfeeding series plus a bonus episode on pumping, hand expressing demonstrations and baby latch demonstrations is now live for all Posse members to enjoy. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com
In today’s episode Amberley, our breastfeeding expert, and I discuss the breast crawl. This is honesty a concept I knew very little about but it has now inspired me to try the breast crawl for my next baby as it sounds like such a physiological and magical experience.
We discuss: The importance of the breast crawl and how to facilitate it straight after birth Reasonable time frames to expect it to happen When to ask for help Breast crawl after a C-section The importance of skin to skin and building up oxytocin after a C-section Amberley’s personal experience with a C section birth versus a VBAC birth and whether she noticed any difference in her breastfeeding journey’s after such different birth experiences.
I know you’re going to love this episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss our upcoming episodes in this series.
In the next few episodes in this series we will be discussing antenatal expressing and the importance of collecting colostrum before birth, breastfeeding troubleshooting - so when things don’t go to plan ie. mastitis, nipple pain and damage and supply issues as well as busting through lot’s of super common breastfeeding myths!
But for now… let’s learn all about this magical breast crawl!
To learn more about the wonderful Amberley you can find her @maternalinstinctsbyamberley
To jump straight in and watch this entire series straight away, it is now live up inside my online pregnancy program The Pregnancy Posse. Click the link to find out more and trial the program for 7 days.
Or come and chat to me over @physiolaura and tell me if you feel inspired to try the breast crawl now!
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To kick off this first episode in the Foundational Pelvic Floor series we are discussing the pelvic floor must-knows. The very basics of what the pelvic floor is and why it is so important to know about.
In today’s episode we will cover: Where the pelvic floor is What muscles are NOT your pelvic floor The main functions of the pelvic floor Why it is so important to for all women to understand more about these muscles
This foundational pelvic floor series will include 5 episodes covering the basic 101 of where your pelvic floor is, why it is so important, how to exercise those muscles correctly, how to manage incontinence and prolapse, what an over-active pelvic floor is and what you can do to relax well as well as the impact that pregnancy and birth will have on these muscles.
In some of these episodes I will include interviews with some of my wonderful Pregnancy Posse members who share their personal stories about pelvic floor dysfunction which I think you’ll find super relatable and insightful.
After this 5 part series, you truly will be a pelvic floor superstar!
This entire series is now available inside my online membership program, The Pregnancy Posse. If you want to dive in deep and watch all the episodes straight away, just click the link to find out more and trial the program for 7 days.
And come and chat to me over @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt from this episode!
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To kick off this first episode in the Breastfeeding 101 series we are discussing breastfeeding basics… the foundational knowledge you’ll need to navigate this breastfeeding journey well.
Amberley Harris, an endorsed midwife and my go-to breastfeeding guru, talks us through: 5 things you need to know to encourage a strong and confident breastfeeding relationship The supply and demand concept when it comes to lactation and milk-making The importance of the breast not just as a food source but also for comfort and connection The importance of baby led attachment.
Amberley will also provide us with a video demonstration of baby led attachment and what to look for with the mouth and nipple position in a bonus video episode, which is now live inside the Pregnancy Posse membership.
In later episodes in this podcast series we will be covering the breast crawl, breastfeeding after a C-section, mastitis, nipple damage, milk supply issues, antenatal expressing, pumping and Amberley’s favourite pump recommendation and busting through a wholeeeee bunch of breastfeeding myths… trust me there are some funny ones in there!
So please make sure you hit subscribe on your favourite podcast player so you don’t miss any of these wonderful episodes from our breastfeeding series.
There is so much amazing content coming up, but let’s kick it off with the foundational knowledge we need to get started on the right foot for our breastfeeding journey.
To learn more about the wonderful Amberley you can find her @maternalinstinctsbyamberley
To jump straight in and watch this entire series straight away, it is now live up inside my online pregnancy program The Pregnancy Posse. Click the link to find out more and trial the program for 7 days.
Or come and chat to me over @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt from this episode!
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The Pregnancy with Physio Laura is finally here and I am so excited to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey.
This very first episode is a short chat to say “Hiiiiii”, introduce myself and what I do and explain my vision for this podcast.
I truly believe pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for surviving, but thriving.
Don’t forget to hit “subscribe” so that you don’t miss any of the amazing episodes we have coming up.
Welcome and enjoy! X
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