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 338: Do You Need a Strong Pelvic Floor to Push Baby Out During Birth?
In today’s episode, we are busting a myth you may have heard if you have been pregnant: your pelvic floor needs to be strong in order to push your baby out! While it’s not a bad thing to have a strong pelvic floor, we discuss why it’s unnecessary for the birthing process, and go through the benefits of a strong pelvic floor – in postpartum and pregnancy! Consider this a little sneak preview to Anita’s Free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Masterclass!
Episode 337: Postpartum Recovery Core Support Garments
In today’s episode, Anita records an updated episode covering postpartum recovery and support garments. She will cover common questions, types of core support, and more!
Episode 336: Career Change at 45 – How Kelly Built Her Pre and Postnatal Fitness Business
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with her friend and colleague, Kelly! They discuss Kelly’s SUPER recent journey into Pre and Postnatal fitness, why she is driven to do this work, and the shocking messages about food and body we are expected to navigate!
Episode 335: 4 Steps to Doing a Proper Kegel
In today’s episode, Jessie is going to walk us through how to do a proper kegel – or pelvic floor muscle contraction. She also discusses the evidence for pelvic floor muscle training, why kegels aren’t a catch all exercise, and leads us through our pelvic floor exercise for the day!
Episode 334: REPLAY – Q&A All About Incontinence
In today’s replay of Episode 48, Jessie and Anita address listener questions – and some of their own – regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy!
Episode 333: Rehab Exercises For The First 6 Weeks Postpartum
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss the best rehab exercises for your first 6 weeks postpartum. We break them down by week, including exercises and the WHY behind each!
Ep 332: Should You Do Pregnancy Core Work If You’re Having A Scheduled C-Section?
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are answering a listener question: I’m having a planned c-section. I’m early in my pregnancy, but I know it’s going to be a c-section birth. Should I do any core work during the pregnancy, or just leave it?
Ep 331: How to Exercise After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosis
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Dr. Courtney Johnson all about returning to exercise after pelvic organ prolapse. Courtney is a pelvic floor physical therapist who is now 100% virtual, doing pelvic floor health coaching and rehab with women all over the world from the comfort of their own home.
Episode 330: The Missing Piece in Your Birth Prep
In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients, students in Bump to Birth, and recently in her live, prenatal pelvic floor masterclass: PRACTICING! Strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons). Now you will. Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience.
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.