Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community, who shares her heartfelt induction birth story. From the challenges of IVF and pregnancy loss to navigating hyperemesis and recovery after birth, Ashley’s honesty and strength shine through. Whether you’re prepa ... Show More
Sep 2
Prepare for Birth. Recover for Life.
Send us Fan MailWant to recover well after birth? Your recovery starts before your baby arrives.In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery Podcast, I talk about how to prepare your body during pregnancy with your postnatal recovery in mind, and the practical steps that ... Show More
26m 1s
May 2026
Preparing pelvic floor for birth - what I would do if I was pregnant again for the first time
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the honest conversation I wish someone had shared with me before my first pregnancy. Looking back now as a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mum of three, there are so many things I would approach differently when it comes to birth prep, pe ... Show More
31m 43s
Apr 2025
Ep 99: Ashleigh's birth story - Part 1
While we wait for Ashleigh to recover from her second birth, we decided to re-release an episode from before the rebranding of the podcast. Back in 2021, when the podcast was called Muscle Maven Radio, Ashleigh did a long deep dive about her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum exper ... Show More
1h 55m
Oct 2022
#184 | October Q&A: Evening Primrose; Breastmilk Storage; IUGR; Pumping the Second Side; Bacteria in Urine; Longer Gestations & Early Milestones; Postpartum Meals
Hello Friends! It is Wednesday, and Cynthia & Trisha are here with your October Q&A episode. To kick it off, we share a story from a listener who wanted everyone to know how a routine gynecologic exam in her twenties turned into a precarious moment in her VBAC experience. Next, w ... Show More
40m 47s
Aug 2021
13. Humble & Sweaty - Barbie's Birth Story
**TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss very vivid parts of birth, premature labor, life in the NICU, breastfeeding and other topics that may be difficult to listen to. ** —————————— Based on the title, I’m assuming it’ll be mainly women listening to this episode. So, hello ladies! On toda ... Show More
1h 21m