To Birth and Beyond

In today’s episode we discuss birth plans and preferences. Did we have personal preferences going into our first birth experiences? Did they match up with how those births unfolded? Is there anything we would do differently the next time around? Plus, we discuss when birth plans and preferences can be helpful and might they ever become detrimental?

Check out our first ever Q&A where we answer listener questions! This episode, we cover things like: preparing for second birth after prolapse, pain during arousal, approaching postnatal fitness if you are scared of injury, and so much more!

Today we welcome our first guest: Dr. Maryska Taylor!  We discuss nourishment, adrenals, and naturopathic medicine, as well as why it's important to put ourselves first as women and mothers! http://www.drmaryskataylor.com/

Today, we are going over one of Jessie’s FAVORITE topics, which is postpartum fitness. We are going to talk about what our bodies might require during this time, what we might want to look out for that might be signs or symptoms that something is up, and we are going to dive into the mindset piece of this topic as well: why are we doing what we are doing in terms of exercise and WHY we want to ret...

In this episode, we cover how we manage work/mom life, how to continue to connect with yourself as a new mom, and if there is really any such thing as "balance" when it comes to the work and mom life!

This week, we are talking all things internal pelvic pain: from painful sex, to why the heck someone would have pelvic pain after a C-Section, and how we can give postpartum clients their power back!

C-Section moms are basically left with nothing. NO advice when they leave the hospital. So, today we will be covering useful recovery tips, what to do in the immediate postpartum, as well as in the continuing weeks and months. You know, the advice you needed, with clinical counsel from Anita, mixed with life experience tips from Jessie!

In this episode, we give you the low down on what a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist is, what she does, and why EVERYONE needs to see one! We also cover kegels, consent-based healthcare, and pelvic floor myths (including why it's not OK to pee during your workout)

In this episode, we cover everything Prenatal Exercise: from feeling like "yourself", to preparing for postpartum, and even how much is too much exercise?

Today’s episode is where we talk about the real deal with the first 6 weeks about giving birth: the physical, mental and emotional. If you’re pregnant, early postpartum or know someone who is – you cannot miss this episode! Key points discussed: Common pelvic floor issues that shouldn’t be considered your new normal after giving birth What the 6 week check up with your care provider really tells y...

Today's episode is all about Diastasis Recti: what it is, what it's not, if you should be afraid of it, and DOES EVERYONE HAVE IT?

In this episode, we discuss our personal journeys with body discomfort and postpartum body image, as well as the idea of having control over our bodies, and we finally answer the age-old question: If I was smaller, would my life be better?

Today’s episode will be a key one for you if you’re thinking of becoming pregnant, currently are pregnant or a fitness/health/birth professional who works with the expecting moms. We dive into sharing key tips about preparing your body for birth, bust some birth prep myths surrounding ‘kegels’, share our own experience preparing for birth and how we help clients prepare for birth (both vaginal or...

In this episode, you will learn more about your hosts, Jessie Mundell and Anita Lambert, and how they intend to change the lives of you and your loved ones with the To Birth and Beyond Podcast!