Preparing pelvic floor for birth - what I would do if I was pregnant again for the first time

About this episode

Kath Baquie shares insights on preparing the pelvic floor for birth and postpartum recovery based on her experiences as a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mother.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the honest conversation I wish someone had shared with me before my first pregnancy. Looking back now as a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mum of three, there are so many things I would approach differently when it comes to birth prep, pelvic floor support, and postpartum recovery. This episode is not about fear or chasing the “perfect” birth. It is about understanding your body, feeling informed, and giving yourself the support you deserve during pr...

People in this episode

Host: Kath Baquie

Topics covered

• pelvic floor
• birth preparation
• postpartum recovery
• pregnancy
• health
• fitness

Keywords

• pelvic floor
• birth prep
• postpartum
• physiotherapist
• pregnancy advice
• health
• fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FitNest Mama

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