Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

To Birth and Beyond

Health EN ↓ 452 episodes

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 176: Postpartum Exercise is About More Than Kegels 18.05.2021 20:27

In today’s episode, Jessie gets more specific around what to do instead of kegels in postpartum exercise. If you are a postpartum person getting back to exercise soon, consider these four pillars as a guide! - - - - - 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 175: You Don’t Have to Give Birth to Be Postpartum with Rebecca Cariati 11.05.2021 1:11:22

In today’s episode, Jessie chats with Rebecca Cariati about her experience through birth, high-functioning depression, and her gender-affirming work. - - - - - 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 174: Pelvic Floor 101 with Laine Corp 04.05.2021 24:32

In today’s episode, Anita chats with Laine Corp about all things pelvic floor that you may never have been taught! - - - - - 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 @tobirth...

Episode 173: REPLAY - 5 Steps to Prepare You, Your Pelvic Floor and Core for Birth 27.04.2021 59:04

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie go over how to prepare your whole self for birth - with a ton of helpful and actionable tips 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 Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast ! Tha...

Episode 172: Representation and Race in Perinatal Fitness with Inemesit Graham 20.04.2021 48:36

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Inemesit Graham about her personal journey from diastasis recti to Mummy Fitness - and how anti-Blackness shows up in the fitness industry. - - - - - 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...

Episode 171: REPLAY - How to Use Mobility Exercise in Pregnancy to Prep For Birth 13.04.2021 33:33

Today, Jessie and Anita talk about how mobility exercise benefits different types of birth, as well as postpartum recovery! -    -    -    -    - 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 170: Cesarean Birth Recovery - Benefits of Working with Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach 06.04.2021 21:20

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss what to expect - and what support to seek - at each stage of your Cesarean birth recovery journey. -    -    -    -    - 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...

BONUS Episode 169: Ready, Get Set, Sneak Peek 01.04.2021 17:16

In today’s episode, Jessie gives you a peek into her “Ready, Get Set” program with a guided test run - complete with warm up and cool down! - - - - - 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 168: 10 Guidelines for Post-Pregnancy Running 30.03.2021 28:18

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita outline their top 10 guidelines to get running post-pregnancy. This is just a beginner - a taste - and take what is right for you! - - - - - 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 ( T...

Episode 167: What is Virtual Physiotherapy Care? 23.03.2021 38:37

In today’s episode, Anita talks with fellow Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Chana Ross, about all things virtual physiotherapy care! - - - - - 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 fo...

Episode 166: Returning to Postpartum Running Part 2 16.03.2021 26:46

In today’s episode, Jessie answers 6 questions from our audience in part 2 of our returning to running postpartum series! Catch episode 160 for Part 1! - - - - - 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 Beyo...

Episode 165: Tip to Help with Urinary Frequency in Pregnancy and Postpartum 09.03.2021 7:01

In today’s episode, Anita shares her top tip to create space between bathroom breaks in pregnancy and postpartum! - - - - - 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 Instagr...

Episode 164: Fat Positive Fitness with Erin Bogle 02.03.2021 41:34

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Erin Bogle about size-inclusivity in fitness and health industries, weight stigma, and more! - - - - - 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 fol...

Episode 163: Q&A with Anita and Chana Ross About the Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy and Birth Prep 23.02.2021 57:07

In today’s episode, Anita, alongside Chana Ross of Vital Physiotherapy, answer your questions regarding pelvic health around birth, and what pelvic floor exams are like - virtually AND in person! -  -  -  -  - 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...

Episode 162: Posture Tips for Pregnancy and Postpartum 16.02.2021 26:54

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss myths and tips around posture in pregnancy AND postpartum! - - - - - 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 @tobirt...

Episode 161: Why Does My Postpartum Belly Look Like This? 09.02.2021 15:00

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss postpartum bellies: what’s physically happening, who to talk to, and what to do about them. - - - - - 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 160: Best of TBAB - Returning to Running Postpartum 02.02.2021 46:46

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss options and general guidelines to getting back to running postpartum! - - - - - 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 Instag...

Episode 159: Sleep Positions and Turning in Bed with Less Pain in Pregnancy 26.01.2021 13:11

In today’s episode, Anita talks about sleep positions and turning in bed for less pelvic girdle and back pain while pregnant. - - - - - - - - -  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 f...

Episode 158: Exercising with Morning Sickness in Pregnancy 19.01.2021 20:45

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss specific tips to keep exercise accessible to you even with morning sickness 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 fo...

Episode 157: Minimum Effective Dose of Exercise 12.01.2021 15:59

In today’s episode, Jessie goes through some questions to ask yourself in sorting out what exercise is best for you! - - - - - - - - - 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 Instagr...

Episode 156: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum 05.01.2021 28:43

In today’s episode, 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 ), and follow...

Episode 155: The Best of TBAB in 2020 and Year-End Wrap Up! 29.12.2020 20:04

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss the top 10 episodes of TBAB in 2020, as voted on by YOUR listens and feedback! - - - - - - - - - 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...

Episode 154: Tips for Walking with Less Pain in Pregnancy 22.12.2020 25:07

In today’s episode, 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 @tobirthandbeyondpodcast !...

Episode 153: The Journey to Perineal Scar Revision with Hayley Chisholm 15.12.2020 34:09

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Hayley Chisholm about her experience of vaginal scarring and pain across multiple births, and how she chose to resolve it with surgery. - - - - - - - - - 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 152: Covid-19 Update - Pregnancy, birth, postpartum with Dr Kate Gerster, OBGYN 08.12.2020 22:06

In today’s episode, Anita and Dr. Kate Gerster hold an updated conversation about pregnancy guidelines and expectations during the pandemic. - - - - - - - - - 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 ),...