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 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 ),...

Episode 151: Perinatal Peer Support During the Transition to Parenthood 01.12.2020 20:55

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about where and how to find peer support and interaction as your transition into parenthood! - - - - - 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...

Episode 150: 5 Steps to Prepare You, Your Pelvic Floor and Core for Birth 24.11.2020 58:24

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 149: Postpartum Abdominal Support Garments 17.11.2020 33:27

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about the point of support garments, the myths and expectations around them, and how they could benefit you 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 Beyo...

Episode 148: Should I Stop Exercising at the End of Pregnancy? 10.11.2020 20:36

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss things to consider when deciding if exercise at the end of pregnancy 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 ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on...

Best of TBAB - Episode 147: Prepare for Postpartum During Pregnancy 03.11.2020 38:08

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about preparing for postpartum life while still pregnant in order for the possibility to recover quickly, and find more ease in the process!  - - - - - 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...

Episode 146: The Journey from PFSA to Coaching with Tara Abel 27.10.2020 33:06

On this week’s 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 ( To Birth a...

Episode 145: 10 Pillars for Training and Treating Postpartum People 20.10.2020 46:29

On this week’s episode, Jessie and Anita break down the 10 pillars of the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy - and don’t forget that registration is open RIGHT NOW! - - - - - 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 144: Best of TBAB - Cancer, Mothering and Marriage with Snaige Zahn 13.10.2020 1:14:50

On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis. Instagram: @snaige_an_unexpected_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 ,...

Episode 143: Help for Vulvar Varicosities in Pregnancy with Chana Ross 06.10.2020 33:03

Today, Anita talks with special guest Chana Ross about vulvar varicosities, how to minimize symptoms and relieve discomfort 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 ),...

Episode 142: Permission To Honour Your Body's Needs with Mosope Idowu 29.09.2020 39:07

Today Jessie talks with Mosope Idowu about honouring your personhood and body’s needs, especially as a parent! - - - - - 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...

Episode 141: How to Manage Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy Exercise 22.09.2020 24:52

Today Anita and Jessie talk through tips for managing pain in pregnancy exercise! -  -  -  -  - 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 listening a...

Episode 140: Tips for less pain and pelvic floor symptoms while lifting postpartum 15.09.2020 19:56

Today Anita and Jessie talk through tips for making pain and awkward feelings in postpartum workouts disappear! - - - - - 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...

Episode 139: BEST OF - Top 5 Exercise Tips for Pregnancy 08.09.2020 19:16

Today Anita and Jessie are throwing it back to episode 31 where they discuss the top 5 pregnancy exercise tips every expecting mum needs to know! -  -  -  -  - 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 u...