Pregnancy with Physio Laura

Dec 17 2023 58
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Pregnancy with Physio Laura is a podcast to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey. Laura, a women’s health physiotherapist, will share solo riffs on her clinical physiotherapy expertise combined with her personal experience as a mama as well as guest expert interviews from all fields of women’s health. Pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for surviving, but thriving. Enjoy!

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1. Hello and welcome! 👋🏻

Dec 06 2020 2 mins  
The Pregnancy with Physio Laura is finally here and I am so excited to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey. This very first episode is a short chat to say “Hiiiiii”, introduce myself and what I do and explain my vision for this podcast. I truly believe pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for survivin

2. Breastfeeding basic🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 1 w/ Amberley Harris

Dec 13 2020 26 mins  
To kick off this first episode in the Breastfeeding 101 series we are discussing breastfeeding basics… the foundational knowledge you’ll need to navigate this breastfeeding journey well. Amberley Harris, an endorsed midwife and my go-to breastfeeding guru, talks us through: 5 things you need to know to encourage a strong and confident breastfeeding relationship The su

3. Pelvic Floor Must-Knows 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 1

Dec 15 2020 13 mins  
To kick off this first episode in the Foundational Pelvic Floor series we are discussing the pelvic floor must-knows. The very basics of what the pelvic floor is and why it is so important to know about. In today’s episode we will cover: Where the pelvic floor is What muscles are NOT your pelvic floor The main functions of the pelvic floor Why it is so important to for all w

4. The breast crawl 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 2 w/ Amberley Harris

Dec 20 2020 21 mins  
Hello and welcome back to episode 2 of the Breastfeeding 101 series! I really hoped you enjoyed the first episode in this series where we discussed the basic 101 of what you need to know to set up a successful and confident breastfeeding relationship. For those of you who missed episode 1 in this series I strongly recommend you go back and listen to this first as it will give you t

5. How To Exercise Your Pelvic Floor Properly 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 2

Dec 23 2020 15 mins  
Hello and welcome to the 2nd episode in this foundational pelvic floor podcast series. I hope you got to know your pelvic floor a little better since episode 1 so that we can hit the ground running today with some great exercises. Today we’re going to cover: Exactly how to contract and relax your pelvic floor correctly Different prompts to help you understand how to squeeze

6. When breastfeeding doesn’t go to plan 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 3 w/ Amberley Harris

Dec 27 2020 32 mins  
Hello and welcome back to episode 3 of the Breastfeeding 101 series! So far in this series we have learnt the foundational knowledge you’ll need to help establish a confident and successful breastfeeding relationship as well as learning about the magical breast crawl and why it is so important as an initiation into your breastfeeding journey. For those of you who missed the f

7. Incontinence and Prolapse 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 3

Dec 30 2020 27 mins  
Hello and welcome to the 3rd episode in this pelvic floor podcast series. The first 2 episodes should have really prepared you for today because you should be a pelvic floor superstar by now, doing your exercises regularly 3 times/day, a combination of long holds and quick flicks and just being an all round pelvic floor star. Which is great, because today we are chatting about all

8. Antenatal expressing 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 4 w/ Amberley Harris

Jan 03 2021 17 mins  
Hello and welcome to episode 4 (our second last episode!) of the Breastfeeding 101 series! We have covered sooo many important topics so far including supply and demand theory, correct nipple attachment, mastitis, nipple pain and damage, milk supply issues, the magical breast crawl and the importance of initiating breastfeeding in a baby-led way and so much more. Make sure you chec

9. Over-Active Pelvic Floor Muscles 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 4

Jan 06 2021 24 mins  
Hello and welcome to the 4th episode in this pelvic floor podcast series. Today we are diving in deep to over-active pelvic floor muscles. This is a supperrrrr common issue for many women that I treat and it is so important to recognise whether you may have over-active muscles. Having an over-active pelvic floor can actually sometimes present very similarly to having a weak pelvic

10. De-bunking breastfeeding myths 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 5 w/ Amberley Harris

Jan 10 2021 37 mins  
Hello and welcome to episode 5, our final episode, of the Breastfeeding 101 series! In this breastfeeding series so far we have covered the 5 things to help you establish a successful breastfeeding relationship, the magical breast crawl and how to help initiate this after birth, the power of antenatal expressing and why storing colostrum can be a super immunity booster for your bab