I’m a Physio - Here Are 3 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery.

About this episode

Kath Baquie shares her personal experiences and lessons learned about pregnancy, birth, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of preparation and support.

Send us Fan Mail We train for so many things in life, yet most of us go into pregnancy and birth without truly preparing our bodies for what is ahead. In this episode, I’m reflecting on my own experiences across three pregnancies and sharing the biggest lessons I wish I had understood earlier about preparation, recovery, and pelvic health. This is an honest conversation about what pregnancy and birth really ask of the body, and why support and intention matter far more than “bouncing back”. I...

People in this episode

Host: Kath Baquie

Topics covered

• pregnancy
• birth
• recovery
• pelvic health
• preparation
• support

Keywords

• pregnancy
• birth
• recovery
• pelvic health
• fitness
• preparation
• support

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