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Perineal Preparation for Childbirth With Kath
Kath from Fitnest Mama
I’ve got a really practical episode for you today about a subject which some women may never have heard about. Today I’m diving into the big topic of perineal preparation for childbirth, what it is and why you need to know about it.
In this episode, I start out with a brief anatomy lesson to help you discover the important part of your body that connects your pelvic floor. I talk you through a massage technique that you can do at home to help with the physical and mental preparation for birth. This will get your body ready for the sensation of stretch during crowning, often referred to as the ‘ring of fire’.
I discuss mindset and how doing this exercise will help you relax into the sensation of stretch instead of tensing up with fear. Perineal massage has been statistically proven to prevent tares and reduce the risk of episiotomies so it’s certainly something I think is worth doing to prepare...
How Do I Protect My Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy?
Kath from FitNest Mama
As a pelvic floor physio, I get asked a lot of questions from women wanting to know how to protect their pelvic floor during pregnancy. I also work with many women who have already given birth and are needing to regain some strength in that all important area. It can be daunting with so much unknown and I’m here to break it down into bite size pieces so you can approach labour with confidence.
In this episode, I dive into the nitty gritty of the types of issues women can experience after birth and how to regain your strength and confidence to live the life you want to live after your baby has arrived. I discuss topics that some women might be a little too embarrassed to ask about, such as incontinence, trouble with constipation, vaginal prolapse and how to have the correct posture while on the toilet.
I also discuss relaxation strategies and workouts you can do at home and the importance of developing a...
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Kath Baquie
Physio, Mum of 3 & Founder of FitNest Mama, which Kath created to help women have a wonderful pregnancy, confident childbirth & strong postnatal recovery.
