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 415: How Self-Advocacy Led to a Positive Induction and Birth Story for Claire
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita sits down with Bump to Birth Method graduate Claire Wolfer to talk all about her birth story – a positive birth experience via induction. Together, Claire and Anita discuss everything from how Claire chose her care team, to her full birth story and advice she would give listeners – as a mom AND a Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist.
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people – or anyone with a pelvic floor – just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 414: Pre and Postnatal Training For Military Members, with Megan Donovan
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie sits down with PFSA graduate Megan Donovan to talk all about her work training pre- and postnatal for military members. Megan shares how she got into this work, what considerations she makes working with military parents, and what makes her so passionate in her pursuit of this work. Together, Jessie and Megan discuss the state of conversation around body image, as well as general pelvic health for all military members.
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people – or anyone with a pelvic floor – just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 413: Can You Work with Pregnant and Postpartum Clients as a Physiotherapist Before Having Kids?
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita answers the question that might be on your mind as a physiotherapist: do I need to have given birth to work with pregnant and postpartum populations? Tune in to hear Anita discuss why she started to work with the perinatal population prior to having her own kids, advice she received (and mindset shifts she made), and why she is grateful to have niched down as she did!
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people – or anyone with a pelvic floor – just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 412: Coaching Pregnant & Postpartum Clients – Your Questions Answered
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie’s answering another round of listener questions – this time, all about coaching pregnant and postpartum clients. This one is for the coaches, fitness professionals, health practitioners who are seeking answers about exercise and pelvic floor health.
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people – or anyone with a pelvic floor – just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 411: Thinking About Adding Pelvic Floor Health as an Ortho Physiotherapist? I’ll Help You Decide
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita is speaking directly to you, physiotherapists (!!). She addresses a question she receives frequently from her mentorship coaching clients, as well as in her Instagram DMs: Should i add pelvic health physiotherapy to my orthopedic physiotherapy practice? Today, we are breaking down the choices, pros and cons.
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 410: Q&A – Exercise & The Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Perimenopause
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie is answering YOUR listener questions all about exercise and the pelvic floor! Spanning from pregnancy to postpartum to perimenopause, you should find something that fits where you are at right now. And if you are a coach, fitness professional, or health practitioner? We might have some of the answers your clients are looking for!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 409: Katelyn’s Unmedicated Birth Story
Did you know that birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond? In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth, and her positive, unmedicated birth experience that unfolded! Katelyn shares plenty of advice along the way!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 408: Practicing for Birth
In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients as well as her students in Bump to Birth: PRACTICING! Looking for tips and strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons)? Now you will have them! 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.
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
Episode 407: Should I Wear a Belly Band After Birth?
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita and Jessie talk belly band support garments: the myths, the expectations, and how they could benefit you postpartum.
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
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.