Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama

Send us Fan Mail Today I speak with Carina O'Brien from Working Mumma, about returning to work after having a baby. Carina is the mum of 2 boys, a fur baby and angle baby. She is the founder of Working Mumma and also has a corporate role as Head of Strategy. She founded Working Mumma to support, provide community and inspiration to women in being able to thrive having a career whilst being a...

Send us Fan Mail Today I chat to a new mum, Emily who is 34 years old, and an Australian living in UK with her husband and daughter Edith, born April 2023. Emily shares her positive story about the birth of her daughter, however it wasn’t without its complications including induction, high blood pressure and an instrumental birth.  Emily developed a prolapse at 4 weeks postpartum and for her that...

Send us Fan Mail Today I chat with Nutritionist Alana Bonnemann about nutrition and losing weight after birth.  We discuss tips to help get to your feel-good weight range after birth, and tips to help maximise nutrition after birth. Today we discuss: Postpartum depletion How lacking certain nutrients can impact overall health and wellness How to get to feel-good weight range after birth Tips for n...

Send us Fan Mail Today I chat with Jodie, a mum of 3 under 3, having had identical twin boys just 4 weeks ago. In this episode, Jodie shares: her journey to becoming pregnant after miscarriage pregnancy with identical twin boys the decisions that helped her to choose to have her vaginal birth induction her breastfeeding challenges with twins, life as a mum of twins and a toddler. To listen to Jodi...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are discussing Exercise in Pregnancy. There are so many benefits to exercising, and ultimately we want to ensure we are attempting to exercise regularly, and importantly, make it fun and enjoyable, or at the very least (for those non-exercisers), something you don’t hate!  Perhaps you have questions about whether you can continue certain exercise in pregnancy, like weight...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a story you'd like to share on the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast? Come and let us know! Simply fill in this form below, or send Kath a message on Instagram @fitnestmama . Birth/Recovery Story Submission Form CLICK HERE LINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts FitNest Mama W...

Send us Fan Mail Today I chat with personal stylist and style coach Gulinka. Not many women want to (or are able to) buy a whole new wardrobe for pregnancy, yet many women still want to feel stylish and confident whilst their body is undergoing transformative change. In this podcast episode with Gulinka we discuss: Pregnancy style tips and hacks to help you save money A guide to pregnancy dressing...

Send us Fan Mail In this breech story with Monika Radulovic, you will hear how she had not just one breech birth, but two breech births.  And despite potentially stressful situations, Monika remained positive, calm and focussed throughout. Approximately 3% of babies are breech (feet or bum first) at 36 weeks.  Monika Radulovic who is a mother of two gorgeous boys Luca and Matteo, with Matteo being...

Send us Fan Mail Have you got upper / mid back pain in pregnancy? If that's you, you are not alone. In this podcast episode I will discuss: Possible causes of mid/upper back pain in pregnancy Some exercises and stretches to help relieve pain and discomfort When to seek help from your doctor or physio Other strategies to consider:  finding the right bra to help alleviate mid/upper back pain de...

Send us Fan Mail It’s my pleasure to share this beautiful positive birth story with you again today.  This is a re-run from episode 18, where I chat with Claire who had a 5 week old bubba. 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 deliver...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I chat with midwife Hannah Willsmore, and we discuss all things hypnobirthing.  Whether or not you have a vaginal birth or a caesarean, I trust you will love this episode. We discuss: What is hypnobirthing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of hypnobirthing? Does hypnobirthing actually work? Hannah Willsmore is a Registered + Endorsed Midwife, Lactation Con...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I chat to Pam, a first time mum who shares her birth story.  Pam describes her premature rupture of membranes at 35 weeks, sterile water injections for pain relief, and her forceps delivery. This episode is a re-run from episode #14, and is a beautiful and honest recount of the joys and challenges of pregnancy, birth and recovery. LINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic healt...

Send us Fan Mail Pregnancy and childbirth are big risk factors for incontinence and pelvic health concerns. So here's a quick episode to discuss 3 things to help with your pelvic floor recovery after birth. If you are pregnant, or you are planning a future pregnancy, then this episode is for you. LINKS: Telehealth with Physio Kath Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free 7 Day Trial P...

Send us Fan Mail In this birth story I chat with Jenna Cawthray who is a mother to a 12 week old son, Robbie. Jenna describes her 42 hour labour which ended in an emergency caesarean.  And despite the fact that her birth didn't go according to plan, and did in fact take quite some time to process for her, Jenna has now come out the other side and is loving motherhood. Jenna also gives some gr...

Send us Fan Mail There is no talk of scented candles and baths in this episode!  This chat is with Dr Renee White who is a fierce champion of creating a village for mothers and their families to thrive postpartum.  She believes that once mothers are properly cared for, so are their babies, and the ripple effect in to the community is invaluable.   In this episode we discuss: Why self care and comp...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is with twin mum Sinead Finn. Sinead shares her story on growing, birth and parenting twins and her experience with a partial molar pregnancy. Sinead shares her story, which she believes could provide hope and inspiration to many listeners.  Her journey has been one of resilience, from battling endometriosis to experiencing the profound loss of my baby boy due to a ra...

Send us Fan Mail Tune into this episode where I chat with midwife Beth Ryan all about 5 ways to bring on labour naturally, along with ways to help create a beautiful environment to birth your baby in. LINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts FitNest Mama Website Instagram @fitnestmama Beth's website: https://www...

Send us Fan Mail Please be advised that this episode comes with a trigger warning as we do discuss quite significant mental health challenges. If this is triggering for you, please reach out to the resources we have included below. Today I chat with Rox Solway who is currently a stay at home mum of two toddlers. As a stay at home mum of two young children, Rox found conscious and connected parenti...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s podcast episode is for you if you have gestational diabetes.  This episode is a re-run from when I was interviewed by Helena, an Accredited Practising Dietitian,  for the Gestational Diabetes Club Podcast.   In this episode we discuss: Safe exercise for gestational diabetes. Why is movement important during pregnancy? How does exercise help with gestational diabetes? Best...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode today I chat with Vanessa from Illoura Birth about her induction birth story.   Vanessa is a Doula, Childbirth & Newborn Educator, Paediatric Nurse & Mum to 3 young boys. Vanessa has had three positive birth experiences, all with an induction of labour.  And in this episode Vanessa discusses how she wants women to know they have the power within them to hav...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the postpartum recovery period. How can we maximise our recovery? How long does it take to recover? Is it different for a vaginal versus a caesarean birth? And how can we avoid postpartum recovery issues? If you are pregnant, or you've recently had a baby, then this podcast episode is for you. LINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I chat with Ruby Grace, a 23 year old first time mum to a beautiful baby boy named Kobi who is 1 year old. Ruby Race is passionate about all things wellness, conscious parenting, Montessori and finding yourself after having a baby In this episode today we discuss motherhood and identity loss, and Ruby answered these questions: How did motherhood affect your self id...

Send us Fan Mail Today I chat with Jen Butler about preparation for parenting and prenatal care. Jen is an early parenting consultant specialising in preparing parents to help them know, understand and support their baby's feeding, sleep and development, for a thriving baby and confident parenting journey. In today's episode we discuss: How should parents prepare for a baby? When should...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I chat with the lovely Lauren Brenton @onemamamidwife, who is a midwife, childbirth educator and mum of four. In this chat today Lauren tells us of her motherhood journey, which includes four c section success stories, with the last one being a maternal assisted caesarean birth. Lauren describes how this experience of a maternal assisted caesarean was different...

Send us Fan Mail Is a prolapse diagnosis for life? And can I 'fix' or 'get rid' of my prolapse? If you’ve had a baby, or if you are pregnant, you will want to listen to this episode.  Even if you don’t have symptoms of a prolapse, this knowledge could potentially help you in the future. 1 in 2 women who've had a baby have some level of prolapse (according to the Australian...