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Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
A podcast dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. In this podcast, we will cover the strategies to help you stay healthy and active during pregnancy, and confidently recover after childbirth, so that you can get back to your old (new) self, with a bubba by your side. You will find some amazing interviews with professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and doctors, as well as birth stories from mamas just like you, designed to help educate and inform. How do I stay active & healthy during pregnancy? How can I look after my pelvic floor & core muscles? How can I feel confident heading into childbirth? How do I get strong again after birth, so that I can get back to doing what I love? This podcast will leave you feeling supported, inspired and ready to tackle this new journey. FitNest Mama is your workout app, which has online workouts and resources, helping women stay healthy during pregnancy, and have a strong postnatal recovery. Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is general in nature and should not replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For freebies and to find out more information head to https://www.fitnestmama.com or Instagram @kathbaquie.physio.
Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
Birth story with Emma [Induction, epidural, breastfeeding, returning to running postpartum]
Third-time mum Emma joins me to share her honest, inspiring story of birth, recovery, and returning to the sport she loves. From induction and epidural challenges to tackling breastfeeding pain and setting her sights on the Berlin Marathon, Emma’s journey is one many mums will relate to.
In this episode we cover:
- Emma’s experience of three inductions and how her third birth unfolded
- What happened when her epidural only worked on one side
- How she managed the transition and quick five-minute push
- The early struggles of breastfeeding and the turning point with a GP–Lactation Consultant
- Differences in postnatal recovery between her first, second, and third births
- Why she prioritised a pelvic floor assessment before returning to running
- How the FitNest Mama return-to-running program helped her rebuild safely
- Emma’s advice to her younger, first-time-mum self
LINKS:
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist
Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts
Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts
Instagram @kathbaquie.physio
1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House
** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.