Episode 15: Pushing: Understanding the Second Stage of Labor In this episode, we discuss the second stage of labor: pushing! You may feel afraid or worried about how pushing will go; it's not something we do or witness very often, so there is a lot of unknown with it! In this episode, we discuss: Our personal fears with pushing before we had our first babies! Overcoming the fear of pooping and tearing Ways to minimize tearing Pushing strategies to make your pushes more effective What to expect in your birth location with pushing How to advocate for your pushing preferences Prepare for your birth with us: Childbirth Education Courses Prenatal Fitness Programs Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Episode 14: Tongue Ties: Fad or Fact with Dr. Jordan Hubbard, Functional Dentist In this episode, we interview Dr. Jordan Hubbard, a dentist in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on tongue ties and their impact on not only breastfeeding but long-term airway health and the implications for our overall health! Casey Backus, physical therapist and yoga teacher, shares her expertise on myofascial connections and lines and the relationship our tongue has to our overall mobility and movement mechanics! In this episode, we discuss: What is a tongue tie? How can a tongue tie affect breastfeeding and long-term health? How can a tongue tie affect our movement mechanics? What are the signs and symptoms of a tongue tie that may need revision? Does everyone have a tongue tie? How did we survive as a species with all these supposed tongue ties? Best ways to revise a tongue tie in babies How to find a provider that is experienced in tongue-tie assessments and revisions Learn more from Dr. Jordan Hubbard: Instagram If you are local, check out her dental practice in Southern Pines NC. Prepare for your birth with us: Childbirth Education Courses Prenatal Fitness Programs Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Episode 13: Breastfeeding Journeys: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Struggles with Nursing with Gina, Roxanne, and guests Casey and Jordan! In this episode, we share our personal breastfeeding journeys, both the joy and struggles as we learned how to nurse our babies. All four of us exclusively breastfed for at least the first year of life (and for three of us over 2+ years), but each had our own struggles and approaches. Gina, Roxanne, and Casey breastfeed beyond the first year, and all struggled with initial latches, clogged ducts, and even mastitis! Jordan pumped with an oversupply for the first year for each of her babies and dealt with lots of latch issues related to tongue ties. As a functional airway dentist, Jordan's breastfeeding journey and struggles sparked her passion to support other moms in their breastfeeding journey as a tongue-tie expert in our area. In this episode, we discuss: Our personal stories of breastfeeding our babies to toddlers Breastfeeding issues: painful latch, clogged ducts, mastitis, tongue ties What to expect with breastfeeding: stages of milk Professionals to support breastfeeding: bodyworkers, lactation consultants, dentists Pumping and returning to work Oversupplies Tandem feeding Breastfeeding during pregnancy Weaning Our favorite memories of breastfeeding Prepare for your birth with us: Childbirth Education Courses Prenatal Fitness Programs Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth Recover after your birth: Free Early Postpartum Recovery Course Postpartum Fitness Programs Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Episode 11: Casey's Birth Stories: Unplanned C-Sections and Healing After Birth. Join us as Casey Backus, one of our founding members shares her infertility story and journey to motherhood and the birth stories of her sons. Casey's first birth started with a 37-week induction due to preeclampsia, a prenatal complication, that ended in an unplanned cesarean birth. Casey prepared for her second pregnancy for a VBAC, a vaginal birth after a cesarean, but found herself in a similar situation at the end of this pregnancy with preeclampsia and induction. During this labor, Casey chooses another cesarean birth after over a day of labor. Casey shares how supporting other c-section moms in their postpartum recovery with scar mobilization has helped her heal from her own journeys. In this episode: Preeclampsia: What is it? VBAC or Repeat C-Section: Choosing the Best Birth Path for You VBAC: Top 4 Tips C-Section Scar Mobilization Recovering After a C-Section How we can support your postpartum: C-Section Scar Mobilization Course and Live Webinars C-Section Recovery Fitness Program VBAC Prep Course Learn more with Casey here. Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Episode 10: Gina’s Third Birth: Home Birth of Sophie During Hurricane Ian Listen as Gina shares about her third birth, second home birth, during Hurricane Ian in October 2022! Gina shares about her pregnancy, and being “overdue,” finally going into labor at 41+2. Third births are commonly considered to be the “wild card” birth, where anything can happen! Gina also shares about the emotions in early postpartum, and navigating the possibility of Sophie being her final baby. Read Sophie’s birth story and see Gina’s birth photos. In this episode: Preparing for a home birth for a second time Establishing backup care at a hospital Going past my due date and past 41 weeks Home birth story of Sophie during a hurricane! Navigating early postpartum with the possibility of this being our last baby Prepare for your birth with us: Childbirth Education Courses Prenatal Fitness Programs Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. And we are sponsored by Crossover Symmetry, World-class training, and equipment for pain, fitness & performance. Use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off your equipment package.
Episode 9: Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist In this episode, we are chatting with Hayley Kava, pelvic floor physical therapist, about how we can prepare our pelvic floor for birth! Spoiler alert, doing kegels are not included in our recommended birth preparation exercises. We can learn how to RELAX and RELEASE the pelvic floor as we prepare for birth and ensure we can open each level of our pelvis. In this episode we discuss: Do kegels prepare the pelvic floor for birth? Or do kegels cause more issues? Ways to prepare your pelvic floor for birth Opening the pelvis for birth Cues to know your pelvic floor is relaxing Does being an athlete mean you will have a tight pelvic floor and a c-section? Connect more with Hayley Kava, MPT: Website: https://www.hayleykavapt.com/ Instagram: @hayleykavapt Join Hayley's newsletter to learn about her professional mentorship groups! Prepare for your birth with us: Childbirth Education Courses Prenatal Fitness Programs Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth Recover after your birth: Free Early Postpartum Recovery Course Postpartum Fitness Programs Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. And we are sponsored by Crossover Symmetry, World-class training, and equipment for pain, fitness & performance. Use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off your equipment package.
Episode 6: Gina's Second Birth Story: The Birth of Eoghan In this episode, Gina shares her second birth story, a home birth story during the COVID pandemic! Gina was originally planning to give birth in a military hospital, but after the pandemic stopped all her in-person prenatal care (only virtual was offered until 36 weeks), she and her husband switched to home birth with a midwife. Read Eoghan's Birth Story here. In this episode: Preparing for a second pregnancy Two pregnancy losses in the first trimester Navigating pregnancy after loss Choosing Home Birth Stages of Labor Fetal Ejection Reflex Preventing Tearing During Birth Prepare for your birth with us: Childbirth Education Courses Prenatal Fitness Programs Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Episode 5: Pelvic Pain: Overcoming Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy. You do NOT need to be in pain during pregnancy! There is a common misconception that pelvic pain is something that needs to be suffered through during pregnancy, and the only solution is birth. This is NOT true!! There is a LOT we can do to overcome pelvic pain during pregnancy. In this episode we will be discussing: Common causes of pelvic pain: https://mamastefit.com/2-causes-of-pelvic-girdle-pain/ Exercises to try to resolve pelvic pain: https://mamastefit.com/4-pain-relief-tips-for-pelvic-girdle-pain/ Professionals to support pelvic pain throughout your pregnancy Tips for managing labor if you have pelvic pain: https://mamastefit.com/approaching-pelvic-girdle-pain-during-labor/ Example Exercises: Anterior Oblique Sling: https://youtu.be/BOVFavRMLIY Posterior Oblique Sling: https://youtu.be/-bqIxFrHwFE Explore Our Fitness Programs: Prenatal Fitness Programs (including pelvic stability exercises) Pelvic Stability Program Postpartum Fitness Programs (including pelvic stability exercises) Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. And we are sponsored by Crossover Symmetry, World class training, and equipment for pain, fitness & performance. Use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off your equipment package.
Episode 4: Roxanne's First Birth Story! Roxanne's first birth was an unmedicated birth in a military hospital. MamasteFit had supported her first pregnancy, and we had learned so much since Gina's birth that we were able to support a much more positive experience for Roxanne. Roxanne shares her positive birth story and what contributed to her positive experience. Read Lily's Birth Story In the episode: Cervical Exams: What Does Dilation Even Mean? Membrane Sweeps: Natural Induction Method Stages of Labor Fetal Ejection Reflex: Spontaneous Pushing Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Physically preparing for birth is more than just doing a lot of squats and prenatal yoga. Learn how incorporating internal rotation into your prenatal workouts may be more beneficial for labor prep and preventing labor stalls! In this episode, we break down: 3 things that you should include in your prenatal fitness program 3 pelvic levels and how to open the pelvis for birth Plus exercises that can prep you to open your pelvis for birth Learn about the pelvic levels: https://mamastefit.com/3-pelvic-levels-fetal-station-understand/ Learn more about internal rotation: https://mamastefit.com/the-best-prenatal-exercise-to-prepare-for-birth-internal-rotation/ Explore our prenatal fitness programs: https://mamastefit.com/all-programs/ Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. And we are sponsored by Crossover Symmetry, World class training and equipment for pain, fitness & performance. Use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off your equipment package.
Join Gina and Roxanne as Gina describes her first birth - an experience that left her feeling confused, defeated, and traumatized. Though she was grateful at the end of it all to meet her first, happy, healthy baby, this experience ultimately gave birth in its own way to what would become the perinatal fitness/birth education company that is MamasteFit! Trigger Warning: If you are still processing your own birth trauma, this episode may or may not be for you yet (despite a relatively happy ending)! Learn more about labor, birth, and all of your rights & options with us in our Childbirth Education Courses Here Read the blog post on Adeline’s birth story: https://mamastefit.com/adelines-birth-story-the-birth-of-mamastefit/ In this episode: 8 Common Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: https://mamastefit.com/common-ultrasounds-done-during-pregnancy/ Stages of Labor: https://mamastefit.com/the-3-stages-of-labor/ Questions to Ask About Induction: https://mamastefit.com/8-questions-induction-options-your-birth-location/ Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
Welcome to The MamasteFit Podcast! Join Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula), and her sister, Roxanne (labor & delivery nurse and student midwife), as they discuss topics that will empower you on your prenatal fitness, birth, and postpartum journeys. In today's episode, we will also introduce Casey Backus, physical therapist/yoga instructor and C-section mom (x2), who was there for the very start of this journey and has been a major part of how MamasteFit came to be! Listen to learn about how MamasteFit started in SPARTC, a local personal training gym, in the early days of developing our current pre/postnatal fitness programs. Follow as we share how we expanded to our own brick-and-mortar location, and the challenges involved in offering services to a niche population. Learn how Gina started to offer birth support, and how Roxanne and Gina navigated owning a business during a global pandemic. Our podcast shares how to move throughout your pregnancy to stay strong and comfortable (pain is not a requirement of pregnancy!). We will help you understand the science of birth, and how to approach recovery after birth. We share our personal experiences as mothers navigating this stage of our lives, plus our professional expertise as birth workers and fitness professionals with the goal of helping you feel confident as you navigate the perinatal timeframe for an empowering pregnancy, positive birth, and postpartum journey. We are glad to have you with us on this journey and that you’ve chosen us to support you! Check out our website here, our Instagram here, and our Facebook here! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, Kelsey shares her memorable experiences with two C-sections, emphasizing the importance of maternal intuition and listening to one's body. Kelsey, a former gymnast and physical therapist, discusses how her athletic background and CrossFit prepared her for pregnancy. She narrates how listening to her gut lead her to seek medical help at crucial times, leading to the delivery of two healthy boys. The first birth a C-Section at 37 weeks due to decreased fetal movement, and the second at 36 weeks due to a uterine window. Kelsey also sheds light on her battle with postpartum anxiety and depression, underlining the significance of seeking mental health support. 00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast01:28 Meet Kelsey: Athletic Background and Pregnancy Preparation05:50 First Pregnancy: Challenges and Birth Story14:44 Postpartum Recovery and Mental Health21:59 Second Pregnancy: Early Challenges and Contractions29:26 Discovering the Uterine Window31:54 Facing the Reality of a C-Section32:47 Navigating the NICU Experience35:24 Postpartum Challenges and Support39:31 The Importance of Mental Health42:49 Trusting Your Gut and Seeking Help48:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne discuss their experiences as military spouses, focusing on the challenges and benefits of solo parenting, frequent deployments, and the importance of community and support systems. They share personal stories, coping techniques, and the unique aspects of being part of a military family. The episode also touches on mental health, the importance of having a personal creative outlet, and strategies for balancing multiple responsibilities, including homeschooling, running a business, and professional development. Sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company specializing in optimizing nourishment for the perinatal stage.00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast00:42 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:34 Our Journey as Military Spouses02:58 Unique Challenges and Experiences10:57 Navigating Solo Parenting12:26 Mental Load and Asking for Help22:10 Routine Hacks and Support Systems27:08 Establishing a Routine During Deployment28:45 Coping with Solo Parenting Challenges29:13 Navigating Childcare in Military Communities32:59 Balancing Work and Parenting as a Military Spouse34:14 The Importance of Outsourcing and Team Support36:26 Managing Time and Setting Boundaries37:16 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities50:18 Homeschooling and Flexible Schedules52:45 Reflecting on the Benefits of Military Life58:09 Conclusion and Support Resources——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/
In this mini episode of Moments with MamasteFit, the focus is on how a baby's position, particularly the occiput posterior (OP) or occiput anterior (OA), can impact the second stage of labor, known as pushing. The episode breaks down the rotational positions of babies, the challenges posed by an OP position, and the potential need for instrument-assisted delivery such as forceps or vacuum. The show shares insights from a doula and labor nurse, including signs of an OP baby, intervention strategies like inversions and open hip positions, and the importance of understanding the pros and cons of different delivery options for future pregnancies. Practical advice for expecting mothers and their partners is provided to help navigate labor challenges and make informed decisions about childbirth.Learn more about the Miles Circuit: https://youtu.be/qJhz6lrPo_Q00:00 Introduction to Baby's Positions00:37 Understanding Baby's Rotational Positions01:31 Challenges with OP Position02:24 Signs of OP Position During Labor07:41 Instrument Assisted Delivery Options11:29 Strategies to Address OP Position18:38 Conclusion and Resources
Gina and Roxanne discuss the crucial stage of pushing during labor. They break down key concepts such as the fetal ejection reflex, the Ferguson reflex, and laboring down, providing insights on how to determine the right time to push. The episode delves into spontaneous bearing down versus laboring down strategies, comparing the benefits and potential risks. They also discuss the nuances of pushing with or without an epidural, aiming to equip listeners with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions during their own birth experiences.00:00 Introduction to Pushing00:17 Understanding the Fetal Ejection Reflex01:42 Different Ways to Start Pushing03:12 Signs and Experiences of the Fetal Ejection Reflex08:38 Personal Experiences with Pushing20:18 The Ferguson Reflex Explained23:55 Comparing Birth Experiences24:58 Understanding Epidurals and Contractions25:31 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition26:42 Introduction to Laboring Down27:47 The Mechanics of Laboring Down32:14 Studies on Laboring Down39:16 Practical Considerations for Laboring Down45:14 Final Thoughts and Resources——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/
This episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Fridays features Georgia sharing her two birth experiences. Her first pregnancy involved a breech baby that ended in a C-section after extensive efforts for a vaginal birth. The second pregnancy was a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at home. Georgia discusses her emotional and physical journey through both pregnancies, the importance of informed decision-making, and how she prepared differently for her VBAC. The episode highlights the significance of empowerment, autonomy, and the supportive role of fitness and education in the prenatal and postpartum periods.00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast01:20 Georgia's First Pregnancy Journey02:31 Challenges of a Breech Baby06:06 Labor and Delivery of the First Baby19:46 Postpartum Recovery and Reflections21:10 Second Pregnancy and Preparation22:31 Facing New Challenges in Second Pregnancy26:53 Deciding on a Home Birth30:11 Starting the Labor Journey30:26 Early Contractions and Nesting Instincts31:43 Labor Progresses and Partner Support35:59 Midwife Arrives and Active Labor38:15 Counting Through Contractions40:19 Pushing and Birth50:14 Postpartum Reflections and Recovery58:26 Empowering Birth Choices and EducationFind Georgia Here:Instagram @georgiatrainmusic Check out Georgia’s song about infertility struggles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wUqY-evgh0w?si=ViC9YXJyieq4vuCj——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/
In this episode of the MamasteFit podcast, Gina and Roxanne is once again joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Hayley Kava to discuss diastasis recti (DRA) during pregnancy and postpartum. They explain what diastasis is, how it occurs as a natural adaptation during pregnancy, and various approaches to minimize its severity and support healing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding body positioning, breathing patterns, and asymmetry, as well as the necessity of loading and challenging tissues in the postpartum recovery process. The episode also addresses common misconceptions and harmful marketing practices targeting postpartum women. Throughout, the hosts and guest provide practical tips for both pregnancy and postpartum stages to help women feel confident and empowered in their perinatal journey.00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast01:06 Meet Hayley Kava: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist01:32 Understanding Diastasis Recti02:15 Managing Diastasis During Pregnancy08:08 Asymmetry and Its Impact on Diastasis16:34 Postpartum Healing Strategies17:48 The Role of Positioning and Pressure Management22:22 Practical Tips for Postpartum Recovery28:21 Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions30:08 Self-Assessment Techniques for Diastasis37:11 The Importance of Loading and Functional Movement39:40 Final Thoughts and Resources——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/
In this episode of 'Moments with MamasteFit,' we delve into optimal spacing between pregnancies and its impact on pregnancy and birth outcomes. The discussion covers research and professional experiences regarding interpregnancy and birth-to-birth intervals, especially in the context of vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). Key recommendations include a minimum of 18 to 24 months between pregnancies to reduce risks such as uterine rupture, maternal mortality, and infant complications. The episode also emphasizes the importance of preconception counseling for effective family planning.00:00 Introduction to Interpregnancy Intervals01:26 Understanding Interpregnancy Intervals02:29 VBAC and Interpregnancy Intervals05:09 Optimal Spacing Between Pregnancies10:03 Preconception Counseling and Planning15:37 Risks of Short and Long Interpregnancy Intervals18:21 Conclusion and Recommendations20:17 Prenatal and Postpartum Support Programs21:28 Sponsor Message: Needed Prenatal Vitamins——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription. ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/