Pelvic Floor Podcast Episodes

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to pelvic health. Did you know that 1 in 3 women who’ve had a baby experience incontinence, and 1 in 2 experience pelvic organ prolapse? These statistics highlight the importance of proactive pelvic floor care. In this…

Preparing for childbirth involves much more than just waiting for your new arrival; it’s helpful to get the body ready for the delivery and the recovery phase that follows. One area that can goes unnoticed is the management of overactive pelvic floor muscles. In our recent podcast episode, we addressed a listener’s question related to…

In one of our latest episode on the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery podcast, I discussed a topic that I often brushed under the carpet: pelvic floor birth trauma. Traditionally, society focusses on the joyful stories of birth, leaving the not-so-pleasant bits like pelvic floor issues a bit of a taboo. But it’s high time we…

Today’s episode is the most popular episode of 2023, a rerun from February 21st, episode #130. Join me as I walk you through some pelvic floor exercises, they are an absolute game-changer for women at every stage of life – whether you’ve had a caesarean birth, are approaching menopause, or are already post-menopausal. The Importance…

Today, I share a personal episode that discusses my pelvic floor recovery after bringing three beautiful children into the world. As a physiotherapist, I’ve always been passionate about helping others on their wellness journey. But, as life would have it, I too face changes and challenges that I’m eager to be transparent about. The Turning…

Pregnancy and childbirth are unique experiences that can vary greatly from person to person. In this episode, I have the privilege of welcoming Emily, a member of FitNest Mama, to share her remarkable birth story and her journey towards recovery. Emily’s story is a powerful example of the strength and resilience of mothers during the…

The path through pregnancy, labour, and postnatal recovery is a remarkable journey, but it can exert significant strain on a woman’s body, particularly the pelvic floor. To ensure a smoother transition into motherhood and reduce the risk of pelvic floor issues, there are a few ways to help. In this podcast episode, we’ll explore three…

Welcome back to a set of Pelvic Floor Podcast exercises! Today’s pelvic floor set focusses on pelvic floor relaxation. Every few weeks, I talk you through a set of pelvic floor exercises.  These episodes are short, these episodes are actionable, and are designed to just help you get it done and tick off your pelvic…

Join us as I discuss this question asked by a member of the community, ‘I have pre-prolapse, is it ok for me to still do pilates?’ I discuss briefly:– What is prolapse?– What type of exercise is good for prolapse, and the 0-6 week postpartum phase.– What are some things to avoid. Do you have…

Welcome to another Spilling the Milk Series on the podcast where I chat to a range of amazing mums who have been through it all. We talk candidly and openly about their pregnancy journeys, challenges along the way, their birth story, and importantly, we also discuss the 4th trimester and beyond. We discuss recovery, mental…