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May 27
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Preparing pelvic floor for birth - what ...

Kath Baquie
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Send us Fan Mail In 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, pelvic floor support, and postpartum recovery. This episode is not about fear or ... Show More
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