Rebecca McQueen from 

Birth Sense Australia 

When you’re in labour, it can be difficult for your partner to know what to do. They can see you’re in pain and they want to help, but sometimes what they’re offering isn’t of much support to you. Your needs in that moment may be quite specific or you might not really know how they can help.

Today on the podcast I am delighted to be speaking with Rebecca McQueen to discuss 5 tips to help your birth partner support and assist you during labour. Rebecca is a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator and clinical hypnotherapist. Bec is the founder of Birth Sense Australia, an online childbirth education company that teaches parents coping skills for...

Bridget from The Truest You 

Today I’m speaking with the lovely Bridget Murphy from The Truest You.  Bridget is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, meditation teacher and works to help women become the truest version of themselves.  Through 1-1 and online coaching, she guides women in creating healthier habits to manage stress and anxiety and avoid burnout.  Bridget is all about weaving in simple changes that don’t add overwhelm so that women can keep moving forward and feel more like themselves.

In this episode, Bridget shares 5 reasons why mindfulness is useful during pregnancy, the importance of self awareness and being present in each moment.  She also shares 5 ways to stay mindful and why it’s so important in the postpartum period.

If you’re stressed, feeling the need to unwind or looking for some practical tips on how to practise mindfulness, this episode is for you.  Sit back, unwind and...

Kath Baquie from FitNest Mama 

 As a mum of 3 and physiotherapist working in women’s health, I understand that growing and birthing babies is a beautiful yet sometimes overwhelming experience.  During pregnancy and beyond, we undergo numerous changes and many women experience aches and pains they didn’t have before.

In this episode, I share my top 5 tips on things to consider when approaching exercise during pregnancy.  From tiredness to morning sickness, back pain and swelling, it can be more challenging to exercise while growing a baby.  I share some practical ways you can approach exercise in the best and safest way possible.

I discuss an overview of pelvic floor and abdominal exercises, tips on lifting, managing the demands of a toddler while pregnant and recommendations on the types of exercises to pursue.  If you have any specific questions regarding this topic or anything to do with pregnancy, birth and the...

Susie from Susie Prout Lactation

Are you pregnant and perhaps a bit unsure about breastfeeding? You might be wondering whether there is anything that you can do to potentially help prepare for breastfeeding while still pregnant. Alternatively, perhaps you're a second time pregnant mother, who didn’t have an amazing experience with breastfeeding the first time around, and you want to set yourself up for the best chance of success for your second bub.

Today I’m joined by Susie Prout. Susie is a registered midwife and international board certified lactation consultant based in Perth. She's also a Mum of three young children. Susie helps new mums learn how to breastfeed and also helps with any problems that come up along the way. She believes breastfeeding education needs to be relatable and realistic for the modern mum as there are so many demands on us and it can all feel very overwhelming. Susie is also the host of the podcast - Australian...

Nikki from Tiny Hearts Education 

There is so much knowledge available to us regarding pregnancy and babies that it can be overwhelming to sift through all the information.  Although many things can be learned along the way, there are benefits to having some basic awareness and knowledge to help reduce anxiety and overwhelm in those early years.

Today I’m joined by Nikki Jurcutz, mama of two, former paramedic and co-founder of Tiny Hearts Education, a training organisation providing essential birth and first aid education to parents across Australia.  Alongside her sister, Rach, Nikki’s work with Tiny Hearts helps empower mums and dads to face parenting without fear.

In this episode, Nikki and I discuss the benefits of baby first aid, safe sleeping and guidelines for the prevention of SIDS.  Nikki also highlights the main things to be aware of when starting solids and what to look out for with regards to allergies and rashes....

Welcome to the first episode of the FitNest Mama Podcast!

Welcome to the first episode of the FitNest Mama podcast.  If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, this podcast is for you.  We’ll be talking all things pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal recovery to equip you with the tools you need to stay healthy and active during and after pregnancy.

In this episode, I share a bit about my background and the challenging experience during my second pregnancy that led to the birth of FitNest Mama.  I’ve always loved working in women’s health and this podcast is going to leave no subject untouched.  From boobs to bum and everything in between, I’ll be speaking to industry professionals on a variety of topics in bite size baby friendly episodes.  

Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon.  FitNest Mama is dedicated to helping you have a healthy and active pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong...

The FitNest Mama Podcast Is
Coming Soon!

The FitNest Mama Podcast is coming soon!  If you’re looking for support and inspiration to keep healthy and active during pregnancy and beyond, this podcast is for you.  FitNest Mama is dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. 

As a mum of 3 young girls and physiotherapist working in women’s health, I created FitNest Mama to empower women as they tackle the amazing journey of motherhood.  In this podcast, you’ll hear from industry professionals, midwives and doctors on everything from breastfeeding to pelvic floor recovery as well as birth stories from mamas just like you.  Subscribe now to confidently discover your old new self with a bubba by your side.

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 FitNest Website: https://www.fitnestmama.com/

FitNest Instagram: @fitnestmama

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