In today’s episode, Anita is tackling the subject of early labour. One of the most common questions she gets from first time expecting moms, during partner prep sessions in clinic, and from those joining Bump to Birth, is around: how do I know if labour started? What does it feel like? When should I call my provider or go to the hospital or birth center? Labour is actually split up into a few different stages - so today Anita is sharing her early birth stories, and covering the topic of early labour so you feel confident, prepared, and less anxious around labour starting and what it could look like.
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Show Notes
0:55 - Bump to Birth Method - self-study!
2:40 - Anita discusses what we are talking about today
3:55 - A note for those who are being induced - and a little advice
5:09 - Anita describes what her early birth experiences were like
6:53 - Anita defines the term “early labour”, and common feelings that occur during early labour
9:20 - Now that you know what early labour is, here’s what to do if you go into early labour
12:57 - Anita explains what to do if you notice totally normal discharge (and what it is)
13:54 - Anita describes what the water breaking experience could be like
15:11 - Anita shares the signs that you are moving into active labour, and what to do at this time, as well as common misconceptions
17:53 - Anita discusses prodromal labour, and positions that could help in labour
21:18 - Anita reviews some things partners can do to support birthing people
22:26 - Anita wraps up the episode
In today’s episode, Jessie is talking about how to create a chill workout plan for 2026 that you will ACTUALLY stick to. We are not talking about how we are going to CRUSH our 2026 goals - that’s not the vibe here. We are going to walk through how Jessie coaches her clients and how to create a minimum-effective dose of evidence-based strength training and cardiovascular recommendations to hit your goals. It’s realistic, as sustainable as possible in the wildness that is everyday life, and really designed for your real life right now.
If your life feels full, you are going to have a clear framework and chill workout plan for 2026 by the end of this episode!
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0:55 - Jessie’s in-person personal training and fitness coaching roster in Kingston, Ontario is OPEN!
1:58 - What we are talking about today!
5:36 - YES we are creating a chill workout schedule - but that doesn’t mean the work is going to be easy
7:15 - Section 1 of the framework for your workout: strength training
9:47 - Section 2 of the framework for your workout: cardiovascular movement
11:35 - BONUS for the framework of your workout: fun play movement session
12:14 - Jessie wraps up the episode (with a workout schedule example)!
In today’s episode, Anita shares the birth story of her second born, Jack! Over the years, many listeners have shared that hearing his birth story helped them feel more informed and grounded heading into their own birth experience. Whether you are planning to give birth with a midwife or doctor, at home, at a birth center, or in hospital, you’ll hear practical examples of what early labour looked like for Anita, positions and strategies that helped her during contractions, and how supportive and informed consent can show up throughout the birth process.
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0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method course
2:41 - Introduction to today’s episode
4:43 - Anita describes the circumstances leading up to her second baby’s birth
13:38 - Anita shares how she felt in those first couple of hours of labour, as well as how she prepared mentally for labour ahead of time
15:35 - Anita details the scene as the birthing process intensified
20:33 - Anita recounts the process - and importance - of getting up and walking around during her home birth
22:54 - Anita recalls when her water broke, and things “started feelin’ pushy”
29:21 - Anita describes how the doulas helped her in the aftermath of her birth
31:57 - Anita talks about placenta monitoring
33:24 - Jessie asks Anita if there were any moments during labour where Anita thought: I can NOT do this anymore!
35:25 - Anita shares why she wouldn’t describe her physical birthing sensations as “painful”
37:00 - Anita shares what that first week postpartum looked like for her (pssst - it includes boundaries!)
39:19 - Anita shares her preference for doulas, and the importance of conversing with your midwives and doulas about what is best for you and baby
44:10 - Jessie and Anita wrap up the episode
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie sits down with special guest, Dr. Margie Davenport, to discuss updates and new information regarding perinatal exercise. Together, they discuss recent studies, and a myth or two, to determine their validity and gain insight into the findings.
This one’s a special one - for practitioners, fitness professionals, and pregnant people, alike!
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0:55 - Jessie’s FREE Exercise and Leaking Class is now available on-demand - tune in now!
1:50 - Jessie introduces our special guest and what we will be talking about today
5:35 - Dr. Davenport updates us on the current recommendations for volume of exercise in pregnancy
7:38 - Dr. Davenport addresses High risk pregnancy folks - where research is leading exercise recommendations for the high risk pregnancies at this time
10:20 - Dr. Davenport shares recent findings in her study about the safety of heavier loads in pregnancy
14:33 - Dr. Davenport digs into the claim that postpartum folks with a previous or current history of ED had a significantly increased risk of injury
18:22 - Jessie inquires how “pelvic floor muscle training” is being defined in the studies showing that it reduced the odds of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
21:55 - Dr. Davenport shares what is recommended to coaches and clinicians when their clients and patients are getting incorrect information from someone else
24:54 - Dr. Davenport divulges what the team is most excited about regarding studies they are currently running
26:10 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
Did you know that using a birth ball is one of the easiest ways to help relieve common pregnancy pains?
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita is going to provide practical tips for incorporating a pregnancy ball into your daily routine to alleviate common pregnancy pains and improve pelvic mobility. The episode emphasizes the importance of starting early and using the birth ball as a supportive tool throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. You will be so surprised when you can mitigate back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain and so much more with a birth ball!
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0:55 - Bump to Birth Method - self-paced online program from Anita Lambert
2:41 - Anita shares what today’s episode is all about
3:44 - Anita lists the different pregnancy pains that a birth ball can help relieve
4:47 - Anita explains why the term “birth ball” is a tad incorrect
6:15 - Anita explains how to choose the correct size of birth ball for your needs
7:52 - Anita runs through some irth ball positions and exercises for each
7:56 - Birth ball position #1: Sitting on the ball
10:15 - Birth ball position #2: Kneeling on floor and leaning upper body on the ball
12:30 - Birth ball position #3: Child’s pose, ball close, lean forward and place hands, head, and neck on the ball
15:39 - Birth ball position #4: Lunge
17:35 - Anita describes how long to do each of the exercises outlined in this episode
19:04 - It’s never too early to start using a birth ball!
19:51 - Anita shares about her bonus Birth Ball Training inside of Bump to Birth!
20:11 - Anita brings the episode to a close!
On today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie interviews colleague and friend, Catherine. She gives us an update on her business, and talks about her time in Jessie’s 6 months business mentorship program for fitness and health professionals: Coach Collective 2025. Together, they discuss where Catherine was struggling when she applied for the program a year ago, how she has grown her business past her own expectations in the last year while raising 3 kiddos, and what Catherine would tell folks who are considering joining the program.
If you are ready to level up in your business, this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Jessie’s 2026 Coach Collective applications are open now!
2:53 - Jessie introduces us to special guest Catherine Englestad and what we are talking about today!
3:46 - Catherine describes where she is at in her business and motherhood journey
5:42 - Catherine shares what it’s been like to build a business while mothering young kids
9:24 - Catherine explains what she was struggling with in her business to prompt her to apply for the Coach Collective one year ago
12:20 - Catherine shares how her marketing and sales have shifted since joining the Coach Collective 2025
15:13 - Catherine discusses the major changes she made this year in the delivery of her services, and how she’s feeling about that now
19:15 - Jessie and Catherine celebrate Catherine surpassing her income goals in 2025 with the Coach Collective
21:00 - Catherine recalls her nervousness in applying to the Coach Collective, and shares what she wants people who are considering applying to know
28:35 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
On today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita and Jessie do a Q&A all about prenatal exercise. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, and/or work with pregnant clients, this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Jessie’s 2026 Coach Collective waitlist is open NOW!
2:52 - Anita introduces what we are chatting about today
3:18 - Question #1: I’ve always lifted heavy. How do I know when I need to modify or dial it back in pregnancy?
7:26 - Question #2: I keep hearing I need to add pelvic floor work into my workouts, but what does that mean?
10:50 - Question #3: What’s the best way to train my core in pregnancy without making diastasis worse, especially if I want to stay strong for postpartum?
13:17 - Question #4: I’ve heard on social media don’t stretch too much in pregnancy. Is that true if I like yoga?
15:30 - Question #5: If I only have time for a short workout, should I focus on mobility, strength, or pelvic floor?
17:16 - Question #6: I have a birth ball at home, but honestly I just sit on it. Are there actual stretches or movements I should be doing with it in pregnancy?
19:15 - Anita brings the episode to a close
Today’s episode is fun, because Jessie and Anita just get to talk business (one of our favorite subjects to discuss together)! We see a pressing need to diversify income streams, so we are discussing how we pivot in our businesses, our best advice after over a decade in business, and how we see our industries growing. Revenue is going to be a problem at some point in your business, so learning how to pivot and adjust is is important, now more than ever!
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0:55 - Jessie’s 2026 Coach Collective waitlist is open NOW!
2:52 - Jessie introduces what we are chatting about today
3:44 - Anita and Jessie take turns giving us a high level overview of how their businesses make money
9:58 - Jessie shares her biggest lesson from 13 years of entrepreneurship
11:01 - The ladies divulge what their favorite part of their businesses are right now
12:55 - Jessie gives the low down on all the different ways you could be working with folks, highlighting hybrid models
17:25 - Jessie lists how people can engage with your services
18:56 - Anita shares the importance of change in her work
20:55 - Anita and Jessie talk through the ability to create more “passive” or on-demand-type income
23:57 - Jessie strongly recommends how to offer mentorship in your business
25:36 -Jessie brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita sits down with Bump to Birth Method graduate Claire Wolfer to talk all about her birth story - a positive birth experience via induction. Together, Claire and Anita discuss everything from how Claire chose her care team, to her full birth story and advice she would give listeners - as a mom AND a Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist.
Birth stories are some of our most popular episodes for a reason - so this one is not to miss!
Claire Wolfer is a first time mom and a Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist at Hartford Health Care - East Region in Waterford, Connecticut.
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Show Notes
0:55 - Bump to Birth Method - Anita’s self-study program for birthing folks - is available now!
2:40 - Anita introduces what we are chatting about today, and welcomes Claire Wolfer to the podcast
4:36 - Claire recalls how she felt during pregnancy - physically, mentally, and emotionally - and what was going on that caused additional stress
11:04 - Claire recounts how her care providers were during her pregnancy
14:07 - Claire shares how she decided on her provider group
16:52 - Claire lists the different steps she took to prepare for birth - including Bump to Birth!
21:58 - Claire divulges what pieces in Bump to Birth that stood out to her that she took into her very first birth prep
23:32 - Claire details her birth story and how she felt supported by her care providers
32:33 - Claire describes what it was like spending time with her baby in the hospital just following birth
34:37 - Claire shares what her recovery and postpartum experience was like
37:23 - Claire identifies what recovery items and rehab-focused movements she recommends people have for their initial birth recovery
42:52 - Claire shares advice for expecting parents
46:33 - Anita brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie sits down with PFSA graduate Megan Donovan to talk all about her work training pre- and postnatal for military members. Megan shares how she got into this work, what considerations she makes working with military parents, and what makes her so passionate in her pursuit of this work. Together, Jessie and Megan discuss the state of conversation around body image, as well as general pelvic health for all military members.
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0:55 - Enrolment is open for Jessie’s Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy!
2:27 - Jessie introduces what we are chatting about today and welcomes Megan Donovan to the podcast
3:21 - Megan describes what she does and how she got into this work
10:58 - Megan shares her top goal to create a safe community for military women to come to and be in
12:51 - Megan identifies what women in the military are struggling with when it comes to body, work, life, etc
14:48 - Megan details what the robust CFMWS pre and postnatal programming looks like
16:51 - Megan describes how her work with pregnant military members is specific to them in her coaching and training
20:15 - Jessie gets curious and asks: Are there fitness requirements that pregnant military members need to sustain throughout a pregnancy?
24:06 - Jessie takes a pause to recognize what Megan and her team have built!
25:16 - Megan and Jessie talk maternity leave and postpartum clearance in the military
27:40 - Jessie and Megan discuss the conversation around body image and the pressures these folks are feeling postpartum to “bounce back”
34:42 - Megan shares what the state of the conversation around pelvic health is in the military among men and nonbinary folks
36:49 - Megan shares what she wishes fitness/health professionals working with military members knew about working with pregnant and postpartum populations
39:08 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita answers the question that might be on your mind as a physiotherapist: do I need to have given birth to work with pregnant and postpartum populations? Tune in to hear Anita discuss why she started to work with the perinatal population prior to having her own kids (it IS possible!), advice she received(and mindset shifts she made), and why she is grateful to have niched down as she did!
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0:55 - Anita shares what she is talking about today, and offers a bit of a reframe of perspective as we enter the conversation
3:05 - Anita explains what her focus was prior to pelvic health, and how she pivoted to a perinatal focus
7:24 - Anita dives into client goals and their overlaps in other areas of focus/niches
9:22 - Anita shares two things that will help your confidence and competency in perinatal work if you haven’t personally given birth
11:08 - If you are thinking of diving into perinatal care, Anita shares about her Birth Prep for Clinical Practice course
14:02 - Regardless of what clients come to you for, Anita shares that they are ACTUALLY coming to you for…
16:46 - Anita urges us to focus on the positives, and what clients CAN do
18:30 - Anita suggest what to do if you are considering working with the perinatal population, and why she is so passionate about working with them!
21:52 - Anita brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie’s answering another round of listener questions - this time, all about coaching pregnant and postpartum clients. This one is for the coaches, fitness professionals, health practitioners who are seeking answers about exercise and pelvic floor health.
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people - or anyone with a pelvic floor - just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Jessie is teaching a free, live, online class on October 8th - and you’re invited!
2:24 - Jessie introduces us to today’s topic!
3:00 - Question 1: I have a client who is 20 weeks pregnant and wants to continue CrossFit. How do I know which movements to modify or scale, and at what point should certain exercises be completely off the table?
5:51 - Question 2: I’m a personal trainer without pelvic floor specialization. When should I refer a pregnant or postpartum client to a pelvic floor physiotherapist, and how do I have that conversation without having them feel scared about what’s happening in their body?
9:55 - Question 3: I have a client who is 8 months postpartum and wants to get back to running, but she is still experiencing some leaking. What’s my scope of practice here, and what return to running progressions are actually evidence-based?
13:42 - Question 4: How do I coach breathing and core engagement differently for pregnant clients vs. postpartum clients?
16:56 - Question 5: I’ve got a client with severe diastasis recti (about 3 fingers wide). What does the current evidence say about training with diastasis?
21:02 - Jessie wraps up the episode
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita is speaking directly to you, physiotherapists (!!). She addresses a question she receives frequently from her mentorship coaching clients, as well as in her Instagram DMs: Should i add pelvic health physiotherapy to my orthopedic physiotherapy practice? Today, we are breaking down the choices, pros and cons.
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
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0:55 - Anita introduces us to today’s topic
1:46 - You don’t have to choose between pelvic health and orthopedic!
2:15 - Anita shares her story, back when she had this particular question for herself!
9:23 - Physiotherapists have so many areas they could go into!
10:50 - An argument for mentorship
11:48 - A question to ask yourself: What drew you to the idea of adding pelvic health in the first place?
12:57 - Anita goes through some considerations around adding pelvic health specialization
18:54 - Anita reassures you that you don’t have to ditch your MSK or your ortho (and you can treat whole body)
26:34 - We hope this serves as a nudge to look into pelvic health!
28:49 - Anita wraps up the episode
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie is answering YOUR listener questions all about exercise and the pelvic floor! Spanning from pregnancy to postpartum to perimenopause, you should find something that fits where you are at right now. And if you are a coach, fitness professional, or health practitioner? We might have some of the answers your clients are looking for!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie tells us what we are up to on the podcast today!
1:30 - Question #1: What exercises are safe and helpful in my third trimester as someone who lifted prior to being pregnant? Can I still do squats and deadlifts?
5:00 - Question #2: I think I might have a pelvic organ prolapse. What should I do?
12:30 - Question #3: I’m 8 months postpartum and am still leaking urine when I laugh, cough, or exercise. My doctor said to check back in in 3 months of it’s still happening. Should I wait it out, or start doing something now?
15:28 - Question #4: I’m in perimenopause and my joints ache constantly. Is this hormone related, and what exercises can help?
17:19 - Question #5: During pregnancy, I stop lifting weights. When and how can I safely return to strength training postpartum?
20:24 - Episode wrap up!
Did you know that birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond? In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth, and her positive, unmedicated birth experience that unfolded! Katelyn shares plenty of advice along the way!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self-paced course
2:38 - Anita introduces today’s episode and special guest!
4:19 - Katelyn shares a little more about herself
5:31 - Mentally, physically, emotionally…how was Katelyn’s pregnancy?
7:17 - What stories around pregnancy did Katelyn hear from family and friends?
7:58 - How Katelyn found Anita - her pelvic health physiotherapist
9:01 - In terms of exercise and activity, what did Katelyn find helpful and enjoy?
10:38 - How were aches and pains throughout Katelyn’s pregnancy?
11:37 - How did Katelyn prepare for birth?
13:02 - How did her preparations play a role in her birth?
15:51 - How did Katelyn’s husband prepare?
17:17 - Going over birthing options - and getting excited to give birth
19:17 - Did Katelyn listen to a variety of birth stories throughout her pregnancy?
21:20 - How Katelyn chose her type of care provider and where she gave birth
23:44 - Katelyn describes the birth center she chose
24:56 - Finn’s birth experience!
36:21 - Katelyn shares her experience with her doula
38:11 - Katelyn shares about her postpartum recovery
40:34 - What advice would Katelyn give first time birthing people?
41:41 - Wrap up!
In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients as well as her students in Bump to Birth: PRACTICING! Looking for tips and strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons)? Now you will have them! Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience.
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Show Notes
0:55 - Bump to Birth on-demand course
2:47 - Anita introduces today’s episode
4:15 - What we are talking about today!
7:40 - Why it’s important to discover and consider multiple options and resources!
9:57 - Practice #1: Hands on strategies (with partner)
12:20 - Practice #2: Deep breathing strategies
14:28 - Practice #3: Things to listen to for focus during labour
19:42 - Practice #4: Asking questions in prenatal appointments prior to the end of pregnancy
24:15 - Episode wrap up!
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita and Jessie talk belly band support garments: the myths, the expectations, and how they could benefit you postpartum.
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Show Notes
0:55 - What we are talking about today!
1:47 - What we have heard from our clients regarding wearing abdominal support to help “pull abs back together” or “get waist back”
3:06 - Where did this idea of abdominal wrapping come from?
6:55 - Why are we thinking we need to bring our abs “back together”, anyways?
8:29 - How abdominal support - as well as how we talk about it - has changed
13:57 - On listening to yourself and what is working for you at any given moment
15:59 - Picturing your abdomen/core canister, and what you want to be looking for in support, or a support garment
16:41 - Anita’s brand recommendations for wraps and other abdominal support garments
27:52 - How abdominal support could help with mental health
29:33 - Wrap up
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita talks with special guest physiotherapist, Liz Frey, to talk all about using red light therapy for pelvic health. If you are like us, you are seeing red light therapy all over your social media feeds - but what is it, and can it benefit you and your pelvic health, no matter your stage in life?
Liz Frey is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist, and clinic owner with her practice that focuses on helping women navigate pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between.
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0:55 - Anita introduces today’s special guest and topic
1:48 - What even IS red light therapy?
3:26 - Liz describes the red light pelvic wand, its features, and how it came about
7:57 - Liz runs down the benefits and symptoms the wand can help relieve
15:11 - Liz shares a bit about the blue light benefits!
16:52 - Anita inquires about the risks that might be associated with use of the red light therapy wand, as well as how to use it!
23:22 - Why it’s good to think of a red light therapy wand as an investment
24:23 - Additional red light therapy options for general pelvic health
26:24 - A little more on the benefits of red light therapy on folks with endometriosis
27:40 - Anita brings the episode to a close
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie discusses why her signature online program, “To Pregnancy and Beyond” is getting a rebrand after 10 years on the market!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology - this episode (and program) is for you.
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Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie welcomes us back to another episode!
1:44 - Jessie’s program, “To Pregnancy and Beyond,” is getting a new name!
2:20 - Why this rebrand was necessary!
7:18 - BIG program rename reveal!
9:06 - Jessie dives into what is changing about the program
10:03 - Who this program serves
11:45 - Applications are open TODAY - and for a limited time (and some program logistics)
14:03 - Special pricing for our Canadian friends - and time-sensitive bonuses
15:32 - Jessie shares why she is so excited to get started with you
17:21 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita discuss the significance of birth preparation in clinical practice, particularly for physiotherapists. She explores various aspects of birth prep, including understanding labor stages, relaxation strategies, informed decision-making, and the importance of partner involvement. The conversation emphasizes the need for physiotherapists to integrate birth prep into their sessions, providing clients with the tools and knowledge to navigate their birthing experience confidently. The episode also highlights resources available for further learning and mentorship opportunities for professionals in the field.
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Resources and References
Show Notes
0:55 - Anita introduces today’s episode as one of our most popular episodes for professionals
2:31 - What we are talking about today!
4:49 - Anita’s experience with birth prep in her practice
5:18 - Birth Prep Inclusion #1: Understanding the stages of labour
6:02 - Birth Prep Inclusion #2: Comfort measures/relaxation strategies
8:25 - Birth Prep Inclusion #3: Labour positions
10:19 - Birth Prep Inclusion #4: Self-advocacy, and how to make informed decisions
13:19 - Birth Prep Inclusion #5: Pushing (positions, timing, breathing, etc)
14:52 - Birth Prep Inclusion #6: Birth partner involvement
15:19 - How does this all fit into clinical practice?
20:22 - If you’re excited to learn more: Labour and Birth Prep for Clinical Practice live online course
22:32 - Episode wrap up
Power Quotes:
"Birth is a physical and emotional event."
"Relaxation strategies are key for labor."
"Self-advocacy is essential during birth."
"Informed decision-making empowers clients."