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Suffering from Pelvic Girdle Pain during Pregnancy?
Pelvic Girdle Pain in pregnancy is common, but that does not mean you have to put up with the pain.
As we talk with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Beth Scott about all things Pelvic Girdle Pain, listen up!
She helps to explain:
1. What Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)?
2. What Can Aggravate Pelvic Girdle Pain?
3. Pelvic Girdle Pain Symptoms
4. Pelvic Girdle Pain ExercisesPregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain is a big topic to talk about. We'd love to hear your questions, drop them below in the comments.
Here is a great free resource for you too: https://www.pregactive.com/stop-suffering-with-pelvic-girdle-pain
My Pregnancy Week-by-Week Guided Exercise program helps you specifically with Pelvic Girdle Pain. Start Your Free trial at: STUDIO PREGACTIVE PREGNANCY and POSTPARTUM
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Listeria in foods means that choosing what to eat in pregnancy is important to you as the mother, but also to your unborn baby. As we talk with Nutritionist and Dietitian, Carla Johnson about the risks, and how to best eat in pregnancy to reduce your risk.
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There are so many pregnancy exercise myths and as I talk with Sarah Smith, we debunk a full list of them.
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Empowering women through pregnancy and birth is so important, which is why this interview with Zoe Naylor from the Birth Time documentary is so profound.
Listen as we discuss empowering women through birth and providing them with the right type of support.
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C-Section Recovery is an important topic to talk about postpartum, which is why this interview with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Beth Scott is a must listen to for any mother or expecting mother.
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As we continue the discussion on Motherhood and surviving the first 12 months postpartum.
We laugh and reflect on the incredible year that was.
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The first 12 months of Motherhood can be a rollercoaster of a ride. With every Mother's journey is different, but at the same time with so many similarities.
Join me as I talk through my own journey with a good friend going through the same journey at the same time.
This is just part one of this two part series.
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What to Expect at the Six Week Check When Pregnant
Postpartum can be very overwhelming. Those first six weeks with a newborn can feel like an absolute whirlwind. Your mind and body are still adjusting and there are hormones racing through you like crazy. Plus, you’re tired. Really tired.
And then it’s time for your six week check.
To help you go in with some insight, I interviewed OBYGN Dr Suzana Kotevska on what to expect at the six week check.
Below are the topics we covered, but listen to the full episode for in depth discussions and what you need to know.
Discussing the birthDiscussing the birth is a big thing, and can be quite emotional for some women. But it’s an important part of you helping to assess their postpartum recovery.
Mental HealthMental Health is a big topic, especially postpartum. You mentioned this is compulsory for the health care professional to ask. Are there set questions you need to cover?
Wounds CheckingC-section wounds and perineum tears and episiotomy wounds
Diastasis Recti Discussion on what’s normal and what’s not. Often doctors will not actually check Diastasis unless they are trained and experienced in this. It is often best to book in with a Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
Contraception and plans for future pregnancies At 6 weeks post-birth many women aren’t thinking about giving birth again so soon, but it’s an important topic to talk about
Cervical Screening Test if she is due for one. Questions the woman is to ask.
Not every Doctor goes through in detail like you do, as you’re an OBYGN and often women go to their GP for their six week check. What are some questions you would encourage women to ask their Doctor at the six week check?
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Birthing with Confidence Podcast
When you think of birth, do you immediately think of pain? Do you think of a negative experience? Well then you need to listen to this amazing interview I had with Rhea Dempsey.
Not only is Rhea a childbirth educator, doula, author, speaker and birth advocate, she is a forward thinker with it comes to childbirth.
She advocates for normal physiological birth, and as we talk about the different type of pain, and birth being a very functional pain compared to a pathological pain.
Rhea encourages women to explore and reflect on what they want from the pregnancy and birthing experience and provides guidance about how to navigate the ‘maternity system’ and the birthing process and their journey into an empowered motherhood.
She’s real and honest and has a holistic and woman-centred approach.
Her aim is to prepare women who want a normal physiological birth to become what she calls ‘savvy willing woman’.
As we talk about surrounding yourself with the right supportive team who can help you through your ‘crisis of confidence’
Rhea identifies distinct pain attitudes in the pregnant woman and also in the practitioners working with birthing women, and how all of this affects the possibility of the woman having a normal physiological birth.
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Natural Ways to Bring on Labour Podcast
Look, let’s be honest. Getting to the pointy end of third trimester can bring on a lot of emotions for many women, especially about whether they will ‘easily’ go into spontaneous labour.
It’s a complete unknown as to the actual day your baby will give you signals that they are ready to descend, and for some women the stress and worry is just too much.
Inductions and planned C-sections are a new way to bring that day forward, and in some medical reasons it’s necessary for health of Mother and / or baby.
But for many women wanting to go into spontaneous labour, they’re actually wanting to avoid the medical interventions mentioned above and try for something a little bit more natural.
Acupuncture has been high on the list when it comes to ‘natural ways to bring on labour’ and I so naturally, I wanted to interview Rachael West, a highly sort after health care professional with so much knowledge and passion.
As I ask Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist, Rachael West all about how she helps women prepare for birth, naturally.
YouTube Labour Video >
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Early Parenting Tips for Those Newborn Weeks
Those first newborn weeks can certainly seem overwhelming, when you’re in the thick of it, but also as a pregnant woman awaiting that time. It certainly is life changing, but in a good way!
These little humans are reliant on you and they are growing at a rapid rate. They are trying their little best to communicate, but sometimes it doesn't always seem clear what they want. Sometimes a bum change, sometimes to be fed, maybe it's just a cuddle.
As I interview Pinky McKay who is one of Australia's most recognised and respected breastfeeding and early parenting experts.
Pinky specializes in gentle parenting styles that honour mothers' natural instincts to respond to their babies, which is just golden, and in today's society with external pressures, for many new Mothers self-doubt easily creeps in.
As we chat together, Pinky shares some useful tips to help best prepare you for those newborn weeks. As Pinky says, 'support is essential for all new mothers and the professionals who work with them - by lifting each other, women thrive, mothers can reach their breastfeeding goals and families can enjoy a gentle, connected beginning.'
Join us for a beautiful chat all about those newborn weeks.
Pinky McKay is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected breastfeeding experts. In addition to being a wonderful Mother of five (plus a Grandmother), she’s an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and best-selling author. Pinky has a passion to share tips and resources with mothers and mothers-to-be to help them find their feet and thrive in their motherhood journey.
You can find more about Pinky at https://www.pinkymckay.com/
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Pelvic Floor Assessment Podcast
Pregnant or postpartum and not sure if you are doing your pelvic floor exercises right? You're not alone. So many women are unsure if they really are 'lifting and squeezing'. Having a weak pelvic floor or an overactive pelvic floor may cause you to pee your pants.
And no one wants that embarrassing moment. As we discuss everything involved in a Pelvic Floor Assessment with Women's Health Physiotherapist Beth Scott, and why it's so important for women to see their Women's Health Physiotherapist to check just how their pelvic floor is!
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Discover Tips for Mood and Mindset in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Discover Tips for Mood and Mindset in Pregnancy and Postpartum as we talk with Psychologist Rebecca Black. Acknowledging the struggle is often the first step, but as Mothers we often minimise our own needs and prioritise others. This doesn't have to be the case.
Listen up as we give practical, simple, mini-moments of self-care that you can slip into your day and feel fresher and rejuvenated from.
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Mother the Mother
The Postpartum Journey into Motherhood can be overwhelming. Feeling supporting in this postpartum period as a new Mother is so important. Kerryn Boyle, Founder of PregActive interviews Health Scientist, Angi Hill about the importance of self-care in the fourth trimester and shares her tips on how new mothers can thrive rather than just survive.
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Low Iron in Pregnancy
Iron deficiency in pregnancy is common, especially in the third trimester.
These babies just take all our iron and often we are left with feelings of fatigue and exhaustion that is beyond the ‘normal’ levels for pregnancy.
Getting a blood test and seeing your iron levels is important. But it’s just the start! Educating yourself on what foods to eat and how to boost your iron absorption is so important, so listen in, as Carla Johnson, Accredited practising dietitian provides her tips to help you.
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Postnatal Depletion and Baby brain Podcast
As a mother to a gorgeous three year-old herself, Angi uses her health and science knowledge to help other mothers through this journey of Motherhood.
Angie chats about Postnatal Depletion and Baby brain.
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Pain Management in Early Labor Podcast
Pain Management in Early Labor is a topic all pregnant women want to know about. That is exactly why we've done this podcast with my personal student midwife to discuss all options.
Pain in labour is a fear many women have, but we want you going into your birth marathon with confidence. Take these great tips to help you management pain in labor and help to experience an amazing birth as you welcome your baby into the world.
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Optimising Baby Position During Childbirth Podcast
Baby positioning is important to help optimise a natural birth, however often women are very late into their third trimester with minimal room for baby to move when they start thinking about this.
Dr James Evans has been helping women through their pregnancy journey and is passionate about educating all women and partners about techniques to use to help.
Listen in as we talk about optimising your baby's position in the womb.
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Running in Pregnancy and Post-Birth Podcast
Running in Pregnancy and After Birth is a big topic and raises a lot of questions women want to know. So, we invited Women's Health Physiotherapist onto the Podcast to help answer some of those burning questions.
There are so many changes that happen to the body in pregnancy, being mindful of how you move and the pressure you put is important, not just in your pregnancy, but for your recovery post-birth as well.
Tune in for some great tips all women who are wanting to include high intensity exercise should listen to.
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Postnatal Depression Podcast
With one in four women suffering from Postnatal Depression or Anxiety, it's a topic that needs to be talked about more. Mindfulness and self-care is a big part of our community at PregActive as is supporting each other.
We welcome Women's Health Psychologist, Rebecca Black to talk about Postnatal Depression including tips and resources to help. A must listen for any new Mother, Father or Parent-to-be.
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