To Birth and Beyond

In today’s episode, Anita welcomes special guest and close friend (and fellow Pelvic Health Physiotherapist), Robyn Synnott, back to the show! And, today, we are going to be talking all about partner labour prep sessions. We reveal what they are about, why they are important, what we find missing from most labour prep classes, and feedback we get from clients! We hope this helps practitioners lead...

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie sit down to talk with the professionals who tune into the podcast. We are discussing why you may want to pursue a mentor as a health or fitness professional, and share our own experiences being mentored: what we received, support-wise, vs. what we wished we had received in those experiences. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, te...

In today’s episode, Jessie reflects on her 4-year journey (so far) into alcohol sobriety - what led her to the decision, mindset shifts, and her plans for the future. If this is something you have been thinking about, or have more questions around - this episode is for you!  - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to...

In today’s episode, Anita sits down with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie, both multi-hyphenates, and the documentary filmmakers behind “Born at Home”. We will be chatting all about home birth, including misconceptions and why our special guests have taken on home birth advocacy and education in their first film. If you are thinking about having a home birth, supporting someone in their homebirth,...

In today’s episode, Jessie sits down with friend and colleague, Carrie Moxley, to talk all things fitness and body image with the added layer of Carrie being a fitness and strength coach, like Jessie! Carrie discusses her journey through body awareness, disordered eating and exercise, to neutrality, and how body things can get complicated, even for fitness professionals! - - - - - - - - - If you l...

In today’s replay of episode 345, Anita talks with Rachel, who went through the Bump to Birth program when preparing for her first birth. We’ll discuss Rachel’s pregnancy journey, birth experience, and where she is today! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. T...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are covering something they’ve not covered on the podcast: PAP EXAMS! We will cover tips for patients and care providers regarding this not oft talked about subject to minimize pain, negative experiences and trauma from PAP exams. We are aiming for consent, understanding, and less discomfort around the procedure, so the patient feels more in control over what i...

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie answer the VERY popular client question: can you prevent diastasis recti during pregnancy? They discuss why someone might want to prevent diastasis, what additional issues diastasis might set off, and just how important the way we talk about peoples’ bodies is. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTu...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Naush Ansari - fitness and nutrition coach, pregnancy and postpartum fitness specialist, engineer, wife, and mother of 3 - about how we, as humans, run our businesses while the world is a very difficult place to exist in. When there are events happening in the world that are so horrific: what are we to do? How do we exist as fitness and health professionals, b...

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Rachel Ollivier, PhD NP(F) all about sexual health after birth. We cover why Rachel chose this area of research and what is being found, as well as tips to navigate pain, intimacy, and body image postpartum. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show....

In today’s replay of episode 287, Jessie and Anita talk about running and pelvic floor symptoms! We’ve spoken about this in past episodes, but want to revisit and really zoom in on: is your pelvic floor the main reason for leaking when you are running? - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to th...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Amanda Fisher all about C-Section scare mobilization: what it is, how to do it (as a patient OR practitioner), and when! This is the audio of a special webinar, that until today, was only available to Jessie’s PFSA clients. Enjoy! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review...

In today’s episode, we are busting a myth you may have heard if you have been pregnant: your pelvic floor needs to be strong in order to push your baby out! While it’s not a bad thing to have a strong pelvic floor, we discuss why it’s unnecessary for the birthing process, and go through the benefits of a strong pelvic floor - in postpartum and pregnancy! Consider this a little sneak preview to Ani...

In today’s episode, Anita records an updated episode covering postpartum recovery and support garments. She will cover common questions, types of core support, and more! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To B...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with her friend and colleague, Kelly! They discuss Kelly’s SUPER recent journey into Pre and Postnatal fitness, why she is driven to do this work, and the shocking messages about food and body we are expected to navigate! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to...

In today’s episode, Jessie is going to walk us through how to do a proper kegel - or pelvic floor muscle contraction. She also discusses the evidence for pelvic floor muscle training, why kegels aren’t a catch all exercise, and leads us through our pelvic floor exercise for the day! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify...

In today’s replay of Episode 48, Jessie and Anita address listener questions - and some of their own - regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and...

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss the best rehab exercises for your first 6 weeks postpartum. We break them down by week, including exercises and the WHY behind each! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook grou...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are answering a listener question: I’m having a planned c-section. I’m early in my pregnancy, but I know it’s going to be a c-section birth. Should I do any core work during the pregnancy, or just leave it? - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. W...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Dr. Courtney Johnson all about returning to exercise after pelvic organ prolapse. Courtney is a pelvic floor physical therapist who is now 100% virtual, doing pelvic floor health coaching and rehab with women all over the world from the comfort of their own home. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on...

In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients, students in Bump to Birth, and recently in her live, prenatal pelvic floor masterclass: PRACTICING! Strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons). Now you will. Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with her friend, Anna Bolte, about things related to the Crossfit Open: how to effectively and successfully train in a way that supports your body. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook g...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about exercising in pregnancy if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. They dive into what pelvic organ prolapse is, how best to approach movement, addressing constipation, and how exercising in pregnancy may be a saving grace! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate...

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about what to include in your workout warmups and cooldowns. You can apply this to every state of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group (...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Joelle, a participant in the To Pregnancy and Beyond program! We talk through all sorts of things related to her experience and background with sport, a twin pregnancy, birth and recovery, and how her relationship with body, exercise and food all fit into this! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iT...