Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama

Send us Fan Mail I had the pleasure of speaking with the lovely Helen Nightingale from Real Life Midwife today. Helen has been a midwife and nurse for over 10 years and has a wide range of experience in midwifery, research and teaching the next generation of midwives.  In this episode, we discuss Helen’s incredible ‘unpacking after baby’ service which helps new parents come to terms with emotional...

Send us Fan Mail When you’re pregnant there are a whole lot of emotions (thanks hormones) and you have a lot of questions floating around your head. Is your baby growing at a good rate, are they in the right position, is their head the right size...the list of questions and concerns can be quite endless. As the due date creeps up, it’s common for women to start to feel some fear around how the bir...

Send us Fan Mail I believe postnatal recovery isn’t given the time and care it needs in our society. New mothers tend to have a short period of rest and then rush to get back to being active without undertaking the proper recovery care. There’s just a lot to consider about your recovery after giving birth, and cesarean delivery can often add another level of complexity.  That’s why in today’s epis...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I answer a question I get asked really often. How do I fix my abdominal muscle separation? This is a common issue for new mums but with the right knowledge it’s one anyone can deal with.  I’m going to explain what exactly an abdominal muscles separation is, and the other terms frequently used. I will explain how you can help yourself recover and when you might n...

Send us Fan Mail We all know that sometimes childbirth doesn’t go according to birth. Whether or not you have a caesarean birth, planned or emergency, it is really empowering for all pregnant women to understand techniques to create a positive experience in any situation you might find yourself it. Today I am joined by Vanessa Bernard, mother of two, business owner, pediatric nurse, and certified...

Send us Fan Mail  Today’s episode is a fun one!   I have two guests with me Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison. They are the hosts of the Knocked-Up podcast. Dr Raelia Lew is a fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist. Her passion is giving women as many options as possible for having children in their life. She works at Women’s Health Melbourne and Melbourne Fertility.    Dr Raelia and...

Send us Fan Mail  In an ideal world, we’d all learn about pelvic floor health in Highschool and be fully equipped to care for our pelvic floor muscles. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, so in today’s episode we delve into pelvic floor health, answering questions I believe all women should know.   What are the pelvic floor muscles?  Why do I need to know about them? What do pelvic floor problems...

Send us Fan Mail There is a wealth of information available to prepare mums to be for their pregnancy and birthing experience. Unfortunately, many mums find themselves unprepared and uncertain in the time that follows.   My Special Guest today is the lovely Jen Butler host of The Early Parenting Podcast. She is a midwife, maternal child health nurse, sleep consultant, lactation consultant, and soo...

Send us Fan Mail I have a super interesting discussion for you today as I talk about all things energy with Ilana Kosakiewicz, one of Australia's leading kinesiologists, energy coaches and yoga and meditation teachers. I’ll be bold enough to say that it’s an episode that every woman should listen to. We barely scratch the surface in this episode as Ilana shares about what kinesiology is and h...

Send us Fan Mail As a physio working in women’s health, I’m certainly an advocate for staying fit and healthy before, during and after pregnancy. Throughout pregnancy and during those first few months after birth, it’s sometimes difficult to know how to approach exercise and can be overwhelming to face in the midst of morning sickness, fatigue and sleep deprivation. In this episode, I talk about s...

Send us Fan Mail I’ve got a really practical episode for you today about a subject which some women may never have heard about. Today I’m diving into the big topic of perineal preparation for childbirth, what it is and why you need to know about it. In this episode, I start out with a brief anatomy lesson to help you discover the important part of your body that connects your pelvic floor. I talk...

Send us Fan Mail Our lovely guest on the podcast today is one of the founding FitNest Mama members who now has a gorgeous 17 week old baby boy by her side. Jodie joins me to share her journey toward motherhood, her experience during pregnancy and labour and how she managed the ups and downs throughout it all. During a 34 week scan, Jodie’s baby was diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re feeling overwhelmed, have a to do list as long as your arm or just craving a life of doing less, this episode is a must listen. Whether you’re pregnant, a new mamma or finished having babies and in the thick of school run, play-dates and extracurricular activities, this episode is all about slowing down and tuning in to what you really want life to be about. My special g...

Send us Fan Mail Having a baby takes a huge toll on the body and part of my role as a physio for women is to teach women what they can do to help their bodies recover in the best way possible.  The first 6 weeks after delivery are all about rest, recovery and restoring your body’s strength and in this episode, I share my top 6 tips to help boost your after birth recovery. Whether you have a vagina...

Send us Fan Mail As a physio for women, one of the questions I get asked the most from my clients is when they can return to running after childbirth. There are so many benefits to running as it’s not only great exercise but also a wonderful way to get some solo time and feel normal again.   A lot of women are keen to put their running shoes back on but there are some really important things to co...

Send us Fan Mail At FitNest Mama, we are all about equipping new mammas with exercises and resources they need to get their bodies and minds strong again, enabling women to do the things they love with a bubba by their side. For some, it might mean running around with the kids at the park and for others, it could mean running a marathon.  In this episode, I discuss some of the things to consider b...

Send us Fan Mail It’s my pleasure to share this episode with you today and introduce you to my beautiful guest and new mamma, Claire. Having given birth only 5 short weeks ago, Claire opens up about being a single mamma by choice and the arduous yet amazing story of how she finally became pregnant after numerous years of trying.   Claire and I discuss maternal assisted cesarean deliveries, being a...

Send us Fan Mail Gestational Diabetes affects approximately 14% of pregnant women in Australia but many women are still uninformed about it. In today’s episode I’m talking to accredited, practicing dietician Robyn Compton all about it.   Robyn practices at the Royal Woman’s Hospital in Melbourne and works mainly helping women to manage Gestational Diabetes and its risk factors. Robyn enjoys assist...

Send us Fan Mail Here we are with the first episode of 2020! Today’s topic is a challenge universally faced by men and women but becomes particularly difficult for pregnant women and new mums. I’m joined by Kiara Johnson to dive into the struggle of body image, body confidence, and dealing with your inner critic.   Kiara is a mindset coach and is passionate about teaching people to build loving re...

Send us Fan Mail It’s hard to believe this is the final episode for 2020. What a crazy year it has been for us all! In the midst of such a turbulent year, it’s been such a joy to host this podcast and receive feedback from all my lovely listeners. I’m so thankful for all your support. This episode is a short and sweet wrap up of 2020 and I give you a peek behind the scenes of FitNest Mama, how Cov...

Send us Fan Mail For first time mamas, the thought of labour can be quite daunting.  There are many unknowns and so much anticipation as you await the birth of your baby. Everyone has a different experience in labour and as women, it is an incredibly bonding and empowering experience to share our birth stories. In this episode, I’m joined by a beautiful new mama, Pamela, who is one of the FitNest...

Send us Fan Mail I’m winging it today in this solo episode as I talk all about pelvic girdle pain, which is a really common issue that many women face during pregnancy. I talk about what it is, what might commonly irritate the pain, share my top tips on how to manage the pain and when you should seek professional advice. Throughout my second pregnancy, I struggled with pelvic girdle pain and I kno...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve likely heard of calm birthing, but do you know what it’s all about?  Perhaps you’re wondering if it’s for you.  If so, this episode is right up your alley as I take a dive into the ins and outs of calm birthing with special guest, Lauretta Hamilton. Lauretta is a midwife based in Ballarat, mama of two girls and a calm birth and postpartum educator and acuneedling midwife. ...

Send us Fan Mail What do you know about gestational diabetes? Do you know why Australia screens every woman during pregnancy? Like a lot of women, the first time you might have heard about gestational diabetes is when you were tested for it yourself.  Who can forget that sickly sweet glucose drink and hours of waiting for blood test results? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tom Cade, an Obstetric...

Send us Fan Mail It is such a joyous occasion when you first get to bring your baby home. You start to experience life in a whole new way with this little person by your side and it is such a special time. But it can also be extremely overwhelming. You may experience emotions such as anxiety and depression that may not previously have been present for you and this is the topic we are diving into t...