Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

To Birth and Beyond

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On this show, we provide information and education on fitness, the pelvic floor, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pelvic health. We offer a space to have candid and vulnerable conversations on the struggles and joys of parenthood, including all aspects of our physical, mental, and emotional health. Hosted by Jessie Mundell - mom, Kinesiologist, and fitness coach to pregnant and current moms - and Anita Lambert - mom, pelvic health and orthopedic Physiotherapist with a focus on perinatal health.

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Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

Episodes

Episode 201: So, You’re Uncomfortable with How Your Client Wants to Exercise... 26.10.2021 21:48

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss being/acting in the position of coach or health care practitioner when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum exercise plans - and differing opinions. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on  iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com ,...

Episode 200: Respect the Responsibility That Comes From Working With Postpartum People 19.10.2021 17:31

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss how health and fitness professionals can respect and best help the postpartum people they work with - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast...

Episode 199: Why I Chose an Amniocentesis 12.10.2021 17:15

In today’s episode, Jessie talks about her decision to have an amniocentesis in her second pregnancy. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandb...

Episode 198: How to Have Better Poops with Aliya Dhalla 05.10.2021 31:59

In today’s episode, Jessie talks about all things pooping, constipation and the pelvic floor with pelvic health physiotherapist, Aliya Dhalla! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast...

Episode 197: 4 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Birth 28.09.2021 22:44

In today’s episode, Anita breaks down the all-important mental prep for labor and birth into 4 easy to follow steps!! - - - - - - - - -  If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast ! Thanks for liste...

Episode 196: Quick tips to help urinary urgency in pregnancy and postpartum 21.09.2021 8:49

Episode 196: Quick tips to help urinary urgency in pregnancy and postpartum In today’s episode, Anita shares some quick tips to help a common pelvic floor symptom that people can experience at any time in life: urinary urgency. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visi...

Episode 195: Postpartum Recovery Tips for Daily Movements 14.09.2021 33:47

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss postpartum recovery tips for daily movements following both vaginal and cesarean birth. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and foll...

Episode 194: The Move, “Balance”, Breasts, and More... 07.09.2021 32:04

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita host a Q&A of more personal nature - where they will talk about moves, balance, business priorities, and postpartum chests! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth an...

Episode 193 - Replay: Q&A on Pregnancy Exercise 31.08.2021 33:38

In today’s replay of episode 106, Anita and Jessie answer YOUR questions about how to exercise - and what to avoid - in pregnancy! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow...

Episode 192 - Replay: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum 24.08.2021 27:12

In today’s replay of episode 156, Jessie and Anita discuss myths around squatting in pregnancy and postpartum, and offer tips to do so, safely! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast...

Episode 191: All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth 17.08.2021 21:39

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - -  If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Insta...

Episode 190 - Replay: Tips for Walking with Less Pain in Pregnancy 10.08.2021 23:47

In today’s replay of episode 154, Jessie and Anita discuss their top 5 tips for less pain and pelvic floor symptoms while walking during pregnancy! - - - - - - - - -  If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbe...

Episode 189: Untangling Your Body Composition From Exercising 03.08.2021 47:29

Today, Jessie talks with her colleague, Tara Abel, about how they each stopped thinking about exercise as solely a tool for weight loss, and how you can, too! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth a...

Episode 188: How to Return to Jumping Post-Pregnancy 27.07.2021 24:17

Today, Anita and Jessie discuss myths, causes of leaking, and what can help in your journey to return to jumping as a postpartum person. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), a...

Episode 187: Why Do I Get Pelvic Floor Symptoms with Walking But Not Intense Exercise? 20.07.2021 15:27

Today, Anita and Jessie talk through 3 things to test out and try if you are going through pelvic floor symptoms with lower level exercise - but not intense exercise. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To...

Episode 186 - Replay: 3 Phrases to Help Soothe Yourself During Feelings of Postpartum Body Discomfort 13.07.2021 16:23

Today, we are replaying Episode 130 where Jessie and Anita share 3 phrases they have used - that they hope you find useful as well - when you are feeling discomfort in your postpartum body! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join...

Episode 185: Preparing for Birth with Michelle Brooks 06.07.2021 1:08:34

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Bump to Birth student, Michelle Brooks, about her pregnancy journeys - from birth prep to postpartum care - and how she found support along the way. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Insta...

Episode 184: What Happens in a Pelvic Floor Assessment? 29.06.2021 18:26

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Anita about what happens in a pelvic floor assessment, how it can benefit pregnant and postpartum people, as well as what questions to ask and considerations for your appointment. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.c...

Episode 183: Navigating Prolapse During Pregnancy, Preparing for Birth and Postpartum Recovery with Nicole Goss 22.06.2021 1:04:20

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Nicole Goss about her birthing experiences - from navigating labor with a doctor who didn’t listen to her wants, to becoming an advocate for herself and others to have smooth deliveries! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBir...

Episode 182: Myths and Facts about Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain with Sinéad Dufour 15.06.2021 58:53

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Sinéad Dufour about one of the most common issues Anita’s prenatal clients come in for: PGP. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagra...

Episode 181 - REPLAY: How to Start and Grow a Group Fitness Class for Moms in Your Community with Rikki Cortese 10.06.2021 27:30

In today’s replay, Jessie talks with Rikki Cortese, Postnatal Fitness Specialist and friend, about how she runs her group fitness classes for moms! She breaks it down so you can easily start your own! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Fac...

Episode 180: Meet 10 Postnatal and Health Experts of the PFSA 08.06.2021 24:40

In today’s episode we are highlighting a compilation of 10 guest lecturers we get to learn from in the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follo...

Episode 179: Help Your Clients Reduce Fears About Pelvic Floor Symptoms 01.06.2021 25:50

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita go over their top 5 tips to reduce your client fears around pelvic floor symptoms. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagram @to...

Episode 178 - REPLAY: The Journey from PFSA to Coaching with Tara Abel 28.05.2021 33:37

On this week’s bonus replay episode, Jessie talks with Tara Abel about her journey from the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy to coach, and how it has changed her life! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group...

Episode 177: How to Help Your Postpartum Clients Take it Slower 25.05.2021 29:56

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss 5 main things that are helpful in facilitating this conversation to help your clients slow down to allow the healing and recovery process to take place. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our...