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Have you ever asked, “why did no one tell me?” when it comes to changes with your body, core and pelvic floor?

You’re Not Alone!

This is why the To Birth and Beyond Podcast was created. Discover why hundreds of people around the world have turned to Jessie and Anita for information that no one talks about surrounding these changes during pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum stages of life.

RECENT PODCAST EPISODES

Episode 378: Breaking Free From Pelvic Floor Fear

Episode 378: Breaking Free From Pelvic Floor Fear

In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, hosts Jessie Mundell and Anita Lambert discuss the common fears surrounding pelvic floor health, particularly in the context of motherhood. They explore the fear cycle that can develop from experiencing pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence and pelvic pain, and how this anxiety can lead to avoidance of activities and further deconditioning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding symptoms as information rather than a sign of weakness, and offers practical strategies for breaking the cycle of fear and managing symptoms effectively.

Episode 376: Getting Prepared with Bump to Birth – Brooke’s Birth Story

Episode 376: Getting Prepared with Bump to Birth – Brooke’s Birth Story

In today’s episode, Anita sits down with guest Brooke Holloway, who shares her personal journey through pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. Brooke discusses her planned pregnancy, the emotional ups and downs she faced, her experiences with healthcare providers, and the resources she utilized to prepare for childbirth (including Anita’s Bump to Birth course).

Episode 375: What No One Tells You About Core Recovery After Birth

Episode 375: What No One Tells You About Core Recovery After Birth

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss the often-overlooked topic of core recovery after birth. They explore the physical and emotional challenges new mothers face, including societal pressures to ‘bounce back’ to pre-pregnancy bodies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum, and the need for a supportive recovery process. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance and to approach their recovery with patience and grace.

Episode 374: Movement with Multiples – How to Exercise in a Twin+ Pregnancy

Episode 374: Movement with Multiples – How to Exercise in a Twin+ Pregnancy

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss the unique considerations for exercising while pregnant with multiples. They explore the challenges faced in each trimester, emphasizing the importance of individualized exercise plans, managing fatigue, and additional considerations. The conversation highlights the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy, offering insights into how to maintain fitness and well-being throughout the journey of carrying twins or more.

Episode 370: Birth Injuries, Body Image, and Your First Baby with Aimée Suen

Episode 370: Birth Injuries, Body Image, and Your First Baby with Aimée Suen

In today’s episode, Jessie welcomes friend (and returning guest), Aimée Suen back to the podcast! They explore Amy’s journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and her experiences with fitness and body image. She discusses the intensity of her conception AND birth experiences, the unexpected difficulties she faced postpartum, including a birth injury, and the importance of community and support during this transformative time. Throughout, she shares how Jessie and Jessie’s work have supported her through her pregnancy and birthing experience – and beyond!

Meet Jessie

Jessie Mundell (she/her) is CEO at JessieMundell.com, where she’s helped thousands of moms and parents feel strong, confident, and EMPOWERED with fitness programs tailored to THEIR specific needs.

With degrees in prenatal and postnatal exercise, Jessie supports parents in their self-care so they can heal faster, reconnect with their bodies, and develop a sense of confidence & capability that translates to their lives.

Her programs, To Pregnancy and Beyond and Core + Floor Restore , focus on effective exercise during pregnancy, rehab of the core and pelvic floor for moms, postpartum and C-section recovery, and give thriving folks permission to enjoy their bodies.

Meet Anita

Anita Lambert (she/her) is a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist, owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy, the creator of the Bump to Birth Method, mentor and coach to pelvic health physiotherapists around the world and mom of 2. 

She’s passionate about helping you connect more with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery.

Having gone through two pregnancies, births and postpartum recoveries herself, she knows how confusing information can be online about prenatal and postpartum exercise, birth prep and pelvic floor health.

No one can guarantee how your birth will go. However having worked with thousands of prenatal clients in her physiotherapy practice and students in her Bump to Birth Method plus going through my own experiences, she’s seen how working together with your body (rather than ignoring it) benefits not only you in pregnancy but also during birth and your postpartum recovery.