My baby has a fever - help! Newborn Health 101: What's normal and what's not, with Nicole Gleeson

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>In this episode, I chat with Nicole Gleeson, a paediatric nurse, who discusses newborn and baby fever.<br /><br />We discuss common questions and concerns new parents have about fever in a young baby or child, including:</p><ul><li>What to do if your baby is under 3 months old versus older than 3 months.</li><li>Best way to measure temperature in a baby.</li><li>Red flags and when to take your baby to see a doctor.</li></ul><br /><a href="https://rhythmfirstaid.com.au/">Rhythm First Aid Website</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhythm.firstaid">Rhythm First Aid Instagram</a><br /><br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p><br /></p>Free Register now: <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/preparing-pelvic-floor-for-birth/"><b>https://www.fitnestmama.com/pregnancyworkshop</b></a></p><b>LINKS:</b></p> Preparing for birth <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/checklist">Pelvic health checklist</a></p> <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/">Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts</a></p> <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/">Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</a></p> <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/">FitNest Mama Website</a></p> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama">@fitnestmama</a></p> <br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p>

00:43:04

Preparing the pelvic floor for birth [Part 2/3]. Perineal tears, perineal massage

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Today's episode is part 2 of 3, where I discuss ways to prepare the pelvic floor for birth.<br /><br />In part 1 (episode 228) I discuss the impact of pelvic floor awareness during pregnancy.<br />In today's episode, I discuss evidence-based ways to help reduce pelvic floor trauma as a result of vaginal birth.<br /><br />Over 81 % of women in Australia will have a perineal tear or episiotomy during their first vaginal delivery.<br /><br />The majority of these are relatively minor first degree tears or second degree tears.</p>Only around 3% of women in Australia will experience a 3rd or 4th degree tear (a tear that extends into the anal spincter).</p>Luckily, there are evidence-based ways that you can reduce the severity or risk of perineal trauma.</p>Listen to this episode where I talk through perineal massage, perineal preparation for childbirth and other ways to help support the pelvic floor area during and after birth.<br /><br /><b>Abdelhakim et al, 2020: Antenatal perineal massage benefits in reducing perineal trauma and postpartum morbidities: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomised controlled trials.</b></p><br /></p>Free Register now: <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/preparing-pelvic-floor-for-birth/"><b>https://www.fitnestmama.com/pregnancyworkshop</b></a></p><b>LINKS:</b></p> Preparing for birth <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/checklist">Pelvic health checklist</a></p> <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/">Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts</a></p> <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/">Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</a></p> <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/">FitNest Mama Website</a></p> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama">@fitnestmama</a></p> <br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p>

00:18:43

Breastfeeding Preterm Infants, with midwife and IBCLC Katie James

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>In this episode today, I chat with Katie James who has been a midwife for over 23 years, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for more than 17 years and is the host and creator of the podcasts The Midwives’ Cauldron and The Feeding Couch.<br /><br />In today's episode, we discuss Breastfeeding Preterm Infants, in particular:</p><ul><li>Common challenges for parents who are breastfeeding preterm infants.</li><li>Tips to help facilitate breastfeeding preterm infants</li><li>How long does it take for the milk to come in for preterm babies</li><li>Skin to skin contact, expressing, feeding sleepy babies and so much more.</li></ul><br />Whether you have a preterm infant or not, I trust you will find this episode helpful to support you on your breastfeeding journey.<br /><br /><b>LINKS:</b></p>Preparing for birth <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/checklist">Pelvic health checklist</a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/">Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts</a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/">Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com">FitNest Mama Website</a><b><br /><br /></b>Katie James website: <a href="https://www.katiejames.site/">https://www.katiejames.site/</a><br />The Feeding Couch Podcast: <a href="https://www.katiejames.site/the-feeding-couch">https://www.katiejames.site/the-feeding-couch</a><br /><br /><br /></p>** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p><br /></p>

00:45:00

Birth Story with Kiara [2nd vaginal birth, postpartum recovery]

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Join this conversation where I chat with FitNest member Kiara who talks us through her birth story and recovery journey.  <br /><br />Kiara now has 2 young children, and in this episode today Kiara talks us through her second vaginal birth along with her postpartum recovery second time around.<br /><br />If you are keen to be as proactive as possible with your postpartum recovery, then you will love this episode.  Kiara talks us through:</p><ul><li>how she prepared for birth second time around</li><li>how she supported her postpartum recovery second time around</li><li>practical tips and advice that helped with her postpartum recovery</li><li>how <a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com">FitNest</a> helped her in her recovery journey.</li></ul><br /><b>LINKS</b><br /><b>Preparing for birth </b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/checklist"><b>Pelvic health checklist</b></a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts</b></a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a></p><b>Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a><b><br /><br />Kiara's Instagram: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/insideouthealthwellness/"><b>@insideouthealthwellness</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://insideouthealthwellness.com.au/"><b>Inside Out Health Wellness</b></a></p><br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p><br /></p>

00:51:07

Thyroid concerns during pregnancy, with Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Join this podcast episode with Nutritionist and Natropath Shelley McKenzie, who shares her story with Hashimotos and thyroid concerns during pregnancy.<br /><br />In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>How does the thyroid affect pregnancy?</li><li>Thyroid pregnancy issues</li><li>Hashimotos pregnancy</li><li>Underactive thyroid during pregnancy</li><li>High thyroid levels during pregnancy</li><li>Thyroid disease pregnancy guidelines</li><li>Which foods to avoid with pregnancy thyroid issues</li></ul><br />If you are wanting to learn more about thyroid concerns during pregnancy, then this episode is for you.<br /><br /><b>LINKS:</b></p><b>Preparing for birth </b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/links"><b>Pelvic health checklist</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts<br />Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a><b><br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a><b><br />Shelley McKenzie website: </b><a href="https://freedomwellness.com.au/about"><b>https://freedomwellness.com.au/about</b></a><b><br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shelleymckenzie_naturopath/"><b>@shelleymckenzie_naturopath/</b></a></p><br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p>

00:42:55

Preparing the pelvic floor for birth [Part 1/3]

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>In today's episode, the first of three in this series, I chat through 3 ways to prepare your body and pelvic floor for birth.<br /><br />In this series I will talk you through:</p><ul><li>Ways to help reduce your risk of incontinence, prolapse and pelvic health concerns post birth.</li><li>Ways to help reduce your risk of perineal tears and episiotomy.</li><li>Postnatal rehab, returning to running, and supporting your postnatal recovery.</li></ul><br /><b>LINKS:</b></p><b>Preparing for birth </b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/checklist"><b>Pelvic health checklist</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts<br />Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a><b><br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a></p><br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p>

00:17:12

Antenatal expressing | Preparation for breastfeeding during pregnancy, with midwife Amber

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Join this conversation with midwife Amber Gibson, where we discuss antenatal expressing and preparation for breastfeeding during pregnancy.<br /><br />Some topics we discuss include:</p><ul><li>Benefits of antenatal expressing</li><li>When NOT to do antenatal expressing</li><li>When to start antenatal expressing</li><li>Hand expressing of colostrum</li><li>Preparing for breastfeeding in the newborn period.</li></ul>If you are pregnant, then I trust you will love this episode!<br /><br /><b>LINKS:<br /></b><br /><b>Preparing for birth </b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/free"><b>Pelvic health checklist</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts<br />Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a><b><br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a><b><br />Connect with Amber Gibson:<br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodybirthandbaby"><b>@bodybirthandbaby</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au"><b>www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au</b></a></p>

00:33:51

Birth Story with Kristy [Surrogacy, Prolapse, Pelvic Floor, Return to Running]

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Join this conversation with Kristy Miller who has had 4 pregnancies, including 2 of her own children, followed by being a surrogate / gestational carrier to two babies.<br /><br />Kristy, a member inside <a href="https://www.fitnestmama">FitNest Mama</a>, shares her story about becoming a surrogate, how she prepared for birth, and how she managed her postpartum recovery.<br /><br />Kristy initially joined FitNest a few years ago after her third pregnancy, after experiencing prolapse symptoms and wanting to return to running postpartum.<br /><br />This is a lovely positive chat where Kristy shares her birth story, pregnancy journey and postpartum recovery.  Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><b>LINKS:<br />Preparing for birth </b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/free"><b>Pelvic health checklist</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts<br />Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a><b><br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a><b><br />Connect with Kristy- <br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/run_with_kristy/"><b>@run_with_kristy</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/conceiveabilities/"><b>@conceiveabilities</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.conceiveabilities.com/"><b> ConceiveAbilities</b></a><br /><br /><br />** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p>

00:42:14

Pelvic girdle pain tips with Physio Fiona from Grdl Pelvic Belt

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>In this podcast episode today I chat with Physio Fiona from Grdle Pelvic Belt and we all things pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.<br /><br />Listen to this episode where we discuss:</p><ul><li>what is pelvic girdle pain?</li><li>how common is pelvic girdle pain?</li><li>when does pelvic girdle pain start during pregnancy?</li><li>what are some treatment options for pelvic girdle pain</li><li>pelvic girdle pain belts - how they can help</li><li>can lower back pain cause pelvic pain?</li><li>how to relieve pelvic pain during pregnancy</li></ul>If you have pelvic girdle pain I trust you will love this episode.  If you know someone with pelvic girdle pain, then be sure to send them this episode.<br /><br /><b>LINKS</b><br /><b>Preparing for birth </b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/free"><b>Pelvic health checklist</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts<br />Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a><b><br />Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a><b><br />Fiona's Instagram: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pelvicwellnessphysio/"><b>@pelvicwellnessphysio</b></a><b><br />Grdl Website: </b><a href="https://grdlbelt.com.au/"><b>https://grdlbelt.com.au/</b></a><b><br />Grdl Instagram: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grdlbelt/"><b>@grdlbelt</b></a><b><br /><br /><br /></b>** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p><b>Prenatal workouts:</b> https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/<br /><b>Postnatal workouts:</b> https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/postpartum-exercise-program-online/</p>

00:57:22

How do you find time to exercise with a baby? [Listener question]

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Motherhood is busy, and finding the time to exercise with a baby and toddler can sometimes be a challenge.<br />Join me in this episode today where I answer this listener question and I chat through 4 tips to help you find the time (and energy) to exercise as a busy mum.<br /><br /><b>LINKS:</b></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts</b></a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/"><b>Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts</b></a></p><a href="https://www.fitnestmama.com"><b>FitNest Mama Website</b></a></p><b>Instagram </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama"><b>@fitnestmama</b></a><b><br /></b><br /></p>** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. </p><b>Prenatal workouts:</b> https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/<br /><b>Postnatal workouts:</b> https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/postpartum-exercise-program-online/</p>

00:15:38