Episode 400: Got Incontinence Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie address listener questions – and some of our own – regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy!
Episode 399: Perimenopause and the Pelvic Floor, with Terrell Baldock
In today’s episode, Jessie chats with friend and colleague, Terrell Baldock, all about perimenopause and the pelvic floor. They explore the changes that occur in the pelvic floor during this stage of life (and into menopause), the significance of strength training for maintaining pelvic and bone health, and the common symptoms women experience. They dive into some common misconceptions, and emphasizes the need for women to advocate for their health and seek support, especially as they navigate these life transitions.
It is NEVER too early or late to educate yourself and take small steps to take care of yourself and your body. Let this episode be your invitation to join us!
Episode 398: Cesarean scar healing – the first 6 weeks
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie get into the nitty gritty of initial healing for a cesarean scar, post-birth. This can be helpful if you are planning a cesarean, as well as if you aren’t (some considerations can be made for the unplanned). They cover Anita’s experience as a physiotherapist, as well as Jessie’s experience with both planned and unplanned cesareans.
Episode 397: Teaching Your Pregnant Clients How To Push During Birth
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond Podcast, Anita and Jessie Anita gives us an incredibly thorough rundown for coaches and clinicians to learn how to teach clients and patients about pushing during labour and birth. Anita takes us through: What’s happening during labour? how will people know when they are reading to push? What does a effective, successful pushing in a vaginal birth look like? And so much more! This episode is filled with tips and techniques that you can pass along and give you some great things to think about when you are planning programs and treatments!
If you’re working with pregnant folks, or would like to be working with pregnant folks, this is the episode for you!
Episode 396: Ditch the Prenatal Exercise “All-or-Nothing” Mindset
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond Podcast, Anita discusses the how and why of adapting exercise during pregnancy, emphasizing the need to move away from an all-or-nothing mindset. If you are preparing for birth, or know someone who is, this conversation could be vital to the way you prepare your mind and body for both the event of birth, and postpartum life.
Episode 395: What Does It Mean To “Prepare For Birth”?
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond Podcast, Anita and Jessie talk about what it really means to “prepare for birth”. We see this talked about so often, especially on social media – but what does that actually mean? How DO we prepare for birth, this huge event that is greatly so wildly out of our control, but that we can plan and prepare around. We are going to talk the physical preparation, as well as mental, emotional, and logistical preparations!
