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
May 27
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 2026
Perineal tears with Dr. Shavi [Types, Prevention and Treatment]
Send us Fan MailWorried about perineal tears?You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns I hear from women preparing for birth.In this episode, I sit down with Dr Shavi Fernando to talk through what’s normal, what actually matters, and how your body can recover well wi ... Show More
1h 10m
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
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
Oct 2020
Meet Jennie | A Dragon Mother is Born
My guest this week shares the story of the births of all three of her babies, with an emphasis on the birth of her twins one year ago. Her story is of the clearest examples of coercive, abusive, obstetric violence I have ever heard. We also talk about the importance of telling yo ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2024
Self Trust, Validation & Owning your Birth!
In this personal and inspiring episode im joined by Carmen Rocha, a quantum life and birth coach and doula. Together we delve into what self trust actually means, how our emotions and childhood trauma effect our pregnancy and birth and how you can build trust in yourself so that ... Show More
52m 14s