Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
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Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama
The Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast helps you enjoy a healthy pregnancy, feel confident for childbirth, and recover well after birth. Hosted by physiotherapist Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama, you’ll hear practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life birth stories designed to support and in...
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Birth rarely unfolds exactly the way we imagine, and that is why flexibility can be one of the most powerful tools you bring in...
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Safe Exercise in Pregnancy
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Suffering From SI joint Pain In Pregnancy? Then This Is For You
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Preparing the Body for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Recovery [Member Story with Mel]
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A second baby. A second induction. A completely different mindset.
In this honest and relatable episode, I chat with Mel abou...
Pelvic Floor 101: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know
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Pregnancy changes your body in powerful ways, and your pelvic floor is right at the centre of it all. In this episode, I share what...
I’m a Physio - Here Are 3 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery.
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We train for so many things in life, yet most of us go into pregnancy and birth without truly preparing our bodies for what is ahead...
Fitness and Exercise Goal Setting During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Happy new year!
First episode for the year is a raw and unedited podcast episode. New year is a time where we do a lot of goa...
2025 Wrap up. Plus, what's happening next on the podcast!
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As we wrap up 2025, I’m discussing what's in store for the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast in the coming year. 👀
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Rerun - Most Popular Episode of 2025 [Best Pelvic Floor exercises to do During Pregnancy and After Birth]
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This episode was the clear standout of the year. As we wrap up 2025, I am replaying the most listened-to episode on the podcast, and...
Birth Story with Jen [plus size, private midwife, water home birth]
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A calm, honest, and deeply grounding conversation about trusting your body and making informed choices in pregnancy and birth.
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Birth Story with Kristen (vaginal birth, forceps, breastfeeding, perinatal anxiety)
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A raw birth story, an unexpected complication, and a powerful reminder that recovery takes time.
In this episode, Kristen sha...
The Benefits of Baby Wearing, and Choosing a Baby Carrier
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Babywearing isn’t just practical — it can transform your early weeks and months with a newborn. In this episode, I’m joined by Ann W...
Ask Physio Kath- How do we know if we have issues with overactivity / tight pelvic floor?
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If you’re pregnant and wondering whether your pelvic floor needs more strengthening or more relaxation, this episode will give you t...
Birth Story with Tenae [VBAC, epidural, 3rd baby]
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In this episode, I talk with Tenae, a mum of three, who opens up about her powerful VBAC birth story — from an unexpected emergency...
Expert Chat - Optimal baby positioning, with midwife Lauretta
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Are you worried about your baby’s position before birth? In this episode, midwife and birth educator Lauretta Hamilton joins host Ka...
Ask Physio Kath: Tips for Boosting after Birth Recovery [0-6 weeks postpartum]
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In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common questions I’m asked — how long does recovery take after giving birth? Whethe...
Birth Story with Ashley [IVF, Hyperemesis, Induction]
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In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community,...
Expert Chat - First aid for choking and gagging in babies with Eliza
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Starting solids with your baby can feel exciting — and scary. I’ll never forget the nerves I had watching my own little ones gag for...
Ask Physio Kath - is it too late to fix my abdominal muscle separation after pregnancy?
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Still noticing tummy weakness months (or even years) after having your baby? You’re not alone. In this episode, I answer a member’s...
Birth story with Emma [Induction, epidural, breastfeeding, returning to running postpartum]
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Third-time mum Emma joins me to share her honest, inspiring story of birth, recovery, and returning to the sport she loves. From ind...
Expert Chat - Morning sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum in pregnancy - causes, treatment and management options, with Dr Emily Rubinstein
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your morning sickness is something more, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Dr Emily Rubinstein,...
Ask Physio Kath - Best pelvic floor exercises to help prepare for birth?
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Your pelvic floor does so much more than you think — it supports your growing baby, helps during birth, and plays a vital role in yo...
Birth story - positive induction with Kelsey [vaginal birth with forceps]
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When you hear the words “forceps birth,” you might think of fear, pain, or a negative experience. But in today’s episode, you’ll hea...
Expert Chat - Induction of Birth, with Dr Shavi Fernando
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Thinking about induction of birth or been told it might be part of your birth plan? In this podcast episode, I sit down with Dr Shav...
Ask Physio Kath - "Help! My pelvic floor exercises aren't working"
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Why your pelvic floor exercises might not be working
Think you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results? You’re...
Birth Story - with Eugenie [Positive Induction, TENS, calm birth, epidural, mental health]
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A beautiful, honest conversation with first-time mum Eugenie, who shares her positive induction birth story alongside her journey ma...
Expert Chat - Supplementing formula while breastfeeding, with lactation consultant Jaimie Zaki
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Struggling with low supply, unsure when to supplement, or wondering if formula will derail your breastfeeding goals?
In this e...
Ask Physio Kath - Are Bladder Leaks in Pregnancy Normal?
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In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that comes up all too often — bladder leaks during pregnancy. You might’ve heard bladder le...
Birth Story - Ellen [positive, calm, vaginal birth, TENS, perineal massage]
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A calm, spontaneous birth, pelvic girdle pain tips, and a recovery journey led by intuition and support.
In this episode, Elle...
Expert Chat - Breastfeeding tips for new mums
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The first 48 hours after giving birth can feel like a blur—you’re tired, emotional, and suddenly responsible for a tiny human. And i...
Ask Physio Kath - Lets be talking about this more during pregnancy!
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In this podcast episode, I discuss something incredibly important - and personal - that affects far too many women but isn’t talked...
4 common mistakes when exercising during pregnancy and after birth
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As a women’s health physio, I’m a big advocate for staying active during pregnancy and postnatally — but knowing how to exercise saf...
Mastitis treatment and prevention, with Dr Nicole Gale
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In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Nicole Gale, a General Practitioner and Lactation Con...
Childbirth Options (caesarean, vaginal, forceps etc) with Obstetrician Dr Amber Moore
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Planning your birth and wondering whether to aim for a vaginal birth or opt for a caesarean? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the...
Setting realistic fitness goals during pregnancy and postpartum, especially during winter
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If you’re feeling stuck in a winter motivation slump—whether you’re pregnant, recently had a baby, or you’re deep in the motherhood...
Exercise & Sports with a Prolapse: One Physio’s Postnatal Journey, with Rosie Purdue
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What happens when you're a women’s health physio and you’re diagnosed with a prolapse?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the...
Returning to Running Postpartum with a Prolapse
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A prolapse doesn't necessarily mean running is off the table. There are many women who return to all sorts of sports with a prolaps...
Lube 101 for Mums: What to Use When You’re Pregnant, Breastfeeding or TTC - with Dr Raelia Lew
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Looking for answers about lubricants, vaginal health, and what’s safe to use when pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive? Th...
My 5 star gold standard for caring for your pelvic floor during pregnancy [On Kick Pregnancy Pod with Brigid Maloney)
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In this chat with Brigid from the Kick Pregnancy Podcast, I chat about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvi...