Episode 138: Q&A with Anita about Pregnancy, the Pelvic Floor, and more!
Episode 138: Q&A with Anita About Pregnancy, the Pelvic Floor, and more!
Today, Anita answers YOUR questions about pregnancy, the pelvic floor, birth prep, and postpartum recovery!
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Resources and References:
Anita’s Bump to Birth Course to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth www.bumptobirthcourse.com
Flower bloom breath video for birth
Spinning Babies: www.spinningbabies.com
Time Stamps:
0:55 – Anita’s Bump to Birth promo (with bonuses)
3:34 – What Anita will be talking about today!
4:13 – Should I do kegels in pregnancy? (we address pelvic floor tension)
8:48 – What can I do to prepare my body for vaginal birth after Cesarean?
17:01 -I have a tight pelvic floor…how will that affect pushing?
20:30 – How can I mentally prepare my body for birth? I am excited to meet baby, but terrified for birth!
26:00 – Prepare for postpartum while pregnant!
26:21 – How do I reduce pain and swelling after a vaginal birth?
33:57 – I’m currently 2 weeks postpartum and I had an extensive episiotomy. Can I start perineal massage, or wait until the incision is completely closed over?
36:11 – Is walking an OK exercise to do before my 6 week check up?
39:15 – How do I prepare ahead of time for the potential numbness that cou ld be happening around my Cesarean scar?
41:21 – These are all common questions I get on a regular basis!
42:30 – Why I opened the Bump to Birth Course!
