Things They Don't Tell Her

This birth story with Cass is a banger. The biggest theme I noticed with Cass’s journey is that she was so great at doing what she wanted, sticking to what she believed, not being influenced, pressured, not having biased opinions. If she wanted to have a natural birth, that is what she did. If she wanted to have a hospital birth, that is what she did. If she wanted to have drugs or no drugs, that...

I was in stitches throughout Kelci’s birth story of Parker! My goodness so many funny moments, inspiring moments, educational moments. For those that don’t know, Kelci is the Co-owner of Her Women’s Health, she had a 2 year old at the time of recording this podcast, had birthed quickly at home, in the pool, with her husband, private midwife, and doula. In this podcast we discussed: Kelci’s pregnan...

Oof mamasitas you are in for a treat,  For those who don’t know, my name is Caitlin and I am the founder of Her. Women's Health & mother of Luca who is now 20 months old. I have finally been able to share my birth story with Luca 20 months later. I just had so much fun reliving this experience and sharing all the hilarious, raw and real truths with you.  We follow the timeline from  Miscar...

Welcome back to Things They Don’t Tell Her Podcast!  In this episode, I continue sharing my personal pregnancy journey.  I’m joined once again by the wonderful Amy Paulinich, midwife and founder of Natural Birth Co. Together, we dive into managing physical discomforts, preparing for birth, and building a strong support network during pregnancy. Throughout our conversation, I share practical tips t...

In this episode of Things They Don’t Tell Her Podcast I am sharing insights from my own Pregnancy Journey. In this convo, we dive into the ways I have been supporting my own mental and physical health throughout pregnancy, practitioners that I have been seeing, the model of care I have chosen and loads of recommendations for books, podcasts, local studios and so much more.  Things I did to help wi...

In this week's episode I am joined by the beautiful Sarah from The Milky Days . Sarah is an experienced midwife and lactation consultant with over 14 years experience. She is a Sunshine Coast local, a mama of two little kids and one of her passions is supporting mothers to have a positive and fulfilling breastfeeding experience. Sarah offers in person consultations for breastfeeding support and ha...

This week Caitlin is joined on the show by Cath, a Private Midwife from Coastlife Midwifery and Hypnobirthing Australia Educator. Learn about what hypnobirthing is and how it helps couples to prepare for birth. Discover the different options for pregnancy care on the Sunshine Coast and what support a private midwife can provide. If you are newly pregnant you can also check out this blog post on Pr...

Calling all mums-to-be! Get ready for an insightful conversation in today's episode of Things They Don’t Tell Her Podcast . 🎙️ Join Caitlin as she delves into the nitty-gritty of preparing your pelvis, pelvic floor, and perineum for childbirth. Let's break down the complexities together and empower ourselves for this incredible journey. Watch the video of this episode here . Tune in now for wisdom...

In today’s episode, we delve into the transformative power of pregnancy yoga with Bec Simpson from Mama Soul. Discover the many benefits of pregnancy yoga, explore the beauty of breath techniques and postures that not only support you throughout pregnancy but offer tools for your birth.  Bec shares her wisdom on how to safely modify your yoga practice for the first trimester, as well as breath tec...

In this episode of Things They Don’t Tell Her Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of the pelvic floor and how its tone can impact labour outcomes. Whether it's over-activity or under-activity, finding that optimal balance is crucial, especially in preparation for birth. We'll explore the importance of understanding how to relax the pelvic floor as well as how to lengthen it with a pushing...

It's a must-listen for all the mamas out there!  In Episode 36 of Things They Don't Tell Her Podcast, we talk all things pregnancy nutrition with Alana from Mothers Mylk . Alana is a qualified naturopath with a passion for pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. She's the mother of a gorgeous little boy with another on the way, and the co-author of Nourished Postpartum, a postpartum recipe book. In th...

In this episode of "Pushing and the Pelvic Floor: Birth Prep," Caitlin Pender discusses the connection between vocalisation during labour and the pelvic floor.  Caitlin shares how using deep, guttural, low tones during the pushing phase creates a subtle back pressure at the glottis, pushing down the diaphragm and softening and relaxing the pelvic floor, ultimately aiding in the birthing process. S...

This podcast episode is all about safe core exercises for pregnant women who want to stay active during their pregnancy journey. We discuss common questions such as whether it's safe to go to the gym or continue regular yoga or Pilates classes. With so much conflicting information online, we aim to provide clear and concise guidance on what is and isn't safe during pregnancy.   If you’re up for a...

But today I wanna chat about the pelvic floor in pregnancy, and I wanna talk about why I think it's so important to connect with a pelvic floor physiotherapist during your pregnancy, even preconception. I think it's really important to understand what your pelvic floor is doing, and we have become as women, so shut off from this group of muscles. If I asked you to point to your bicep, you'd know w...

In today's episode, Caitlin shares her insights on how to restore your core after birth. As many new mums can attest, the pressure to "bounce back" after pregnancy can be overwhelming. But postnatal recovery is not about trying to fit into your pre-pregnancy clothes as quickly as possible. Instead, it's about embracing and nurturing the new version of yourself and your body, giving yourself the ti...

Rectus Diastasis or Abdominal separation occurs naturally in pregnant women allowing their bellies to expand! For some women this separation can be slow to heal postpartum and cause distress. In this podcast episode, pelvic floor physiotherapist and pilates instructor Caitlin Pender explains why abdominal separation or diastasis recti happen. She talks about the need to normalise a degree of abdom...

Are you experiencing lower back pain, pelvic pain, and lightning crotch in your pregnancy? You probably have what we call pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP). What is pelvic girdle pain and what are the common risk factors? What causes this condition among pregnant and postpartum women? What are the management strategies recommended by women’s health physiotherapists when it comes to PGP? Y...

Becoming a new mother can feel overwhelming and isolating. it can be a rollercoaster of raw emotions driven by hormones, sleep deprivation, a frazzled nervous system, a healing body, a partner who doesn't get it and the overwhelming responsibility of nurturing a newborn. In this podcast episode, our host Caitlin Pender, talks to perinatal psychologist Carla Anderson about how women can support the...

Do you experience lower back pain and pelvic floor issues like leaking when you cough, sneeze, or jump? Do you experience pain with sex, or a feeling of heaviness around your vagina? There is a huge gap in support & guidance for new mums between being discharged from the hospital and getting back into exercise. It frustrates me to compare the standard of care an athlete would receive after sur...

Stress incontinence is the leakage of urine caused by increases in intra-abdominal pressure like during running, jumping, coughing or sneezing. In this podcast episode, women’s health physiotherapist Caitlin Pender explains what stress urinary incontinence is all about and how it can occur in pregnancy and postpartum. She also describes some of the causes of leaking and how to get on top of it! Ca...

In this week's episode Caitlin shares reasons why you should support your mind, core and pelvic floor during pregnancy. You will also learn the benefits of exercise, pelvic floor awareness, meditation, mindfulness and gentle breath techniques in pregnancy and for your baby's health. Book in for a Pregnancy Initial consultation to get your own personalised pilates, yoga and pelvic floor program to...

In this podcast episode, physiotherapist Caitlin Pender offers evidence-based guidance to postpartum women on how they can safely support themselves to return to running or any form of high-impact exercise after giving birth. What should be the proper window in attempting any form of high-impact exercise after childbirth? What are the risk factors presented by returning to running immediately afte...

For first time Pregnant women the concept of breastfeeding can be foreign and unknown and the impending birth seems to get all of the attention. Women spend time learning about childbirth interventions and gathering their support team for birth, be it their partner, private midwife or doula. But it can also be very helpful to spend some time in pregnancy learning about breastfeeding and finding yo...

In this podcast episode, women’s health physiotherapist Caitlin Pender talks about how pregnant women can help to deepen their connection with their pelvic floors in preparation for birth. Having specialised training in pelvic floor physiotherapy, Caitlin explains the spectrum of tones of the pelvic floor between underactive and overactive and how deeping this understanding in your own body can he...

Good health and proper nutrition are important for new mothers to gain strength and promote recovery after giving birth. In this podcast episode, Caitlin is joined by clinical nutritionist Meagan, who is currently 37-weeks Pregnant. Meagan is the founder of Maternal Essentials, a whole food nutrient rich supplement for breastfeeding mothers. One of the things they talk about is Meagan’s postpartum...