The MamasteFit Podcast

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 Podcast

01:20 Georgia's First Pregnancy Journey

02:31 Challenges of a Breech Baby

06:06 Labor and Delivery of the First Baby

19:46 Postpartum Recovery and Reflections

21:10 Second Pregnancy and Preparation

22:31 Facing New Challenges in Second Pregnancy

26:53 Deciding on a Home Birth

30:11 Starting the Labor Journey

30:26 Early Contractions and Nesting Instincts

31:43 Labor Progresses and Partner Support

35:59 Midwife Arrives and Active Labor

38:15 Counting Through Contractions

40:19 Pushing and Birth

50:14 Postpartum Reflections and Recovery

58:26 Empowering Birth Choices and Education

Find Georgia Here:

Instagram @georgiatrainmusic 

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 Podcast

01:06 Meet Hayley Kava: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

01:32 Understanding Diastasis Recti

02:15 Managing Diastasis During Pregnancy

08:08 Asymmetry and Its Impact on Diastasis

16:34 Postpartum Healing Strategies

17:48 The Role of Positioning and Pressure Management

22:22 Practical Tips for Postpartum Recovery

28:21 Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions

30:08 Self-Assessment Techniques for Diastasis

37:11 The Importance of Loading and Functional Movement

39:40 Final Thoughts and Resources

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📧 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 Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

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Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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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 Intervals

01:26 Understanding Interpregnancy Intervals

02:29 VBAC and Interpregnancy Intervals

05:09 Optimal Spacing Between Pregnancies

10:03 Preconception Counseling and Planning

15:37 Risks of Short and Long Interpregnancy Intervals

18:21 Conclusion and Recommendations

20:17 Prenatal and Postpartum Support Programs

21:28 Sponsor Message: Needed Prenatal Vitamins

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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 Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:

📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/

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Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/

💻 Postpartum Education Courses

🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne explore their own family spacing decisions and various birth control methods used between pregnancies. They share personal experiences, challenges faced, and the choices that influenced the age gaps between their children. The discussion covers methods of natural family planning, hormonal and non-hormonal birth control options, and offers insights into how these decisions have impacted their lives both as mothers and as fitness professionals. They also discuss the emotional and physical aspects of birth control and family planning, reflecting on experiences with different methods and their effects on the body.

00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast

01:06 Hosts' Personal Family Spacing Stories

03:05 Challenges and Considerations in Family Planning

08:08 Birth Control Methods and Experiences

26:59 Natural Family Planning and Tracking Cycles

30:49 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

46:47 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

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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 Course

Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support

3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/

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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

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Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit

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Birth Story 71: Melanie's Severe Preeclampsia, Two C-Sections, & Breech Home Birth with NICU Transfer 

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast's Birth Story Friday, host Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula) and Roxanne (labor and delivery nurse and student midwife) welcome Gina's friend Melanie, who shares her three unique birth stories. Melanie discusses her experiences with two C-sections, one under general anesthesia due to HELLP syndrome and another planned, but stressful and disempowering. Melanie goes on to achieve a successful VBAC home birth after two C-sections- with the unexpected twist of a breech birth and a transfer to the NICU. This episode underscores the importance of advocacy, the right support, and informed decision-making in pregnancy and childbirth. 

00:00 Introduction to Melanie's Birth Stories

01:29 Melanie's First Pregnancy: HELLP Syndrome and C-Section

03:58 Melanie's Second Pregnancy: Struggles and Another C-Section

07:42 Challenges with Medical Support During Second Pregnancy

24:52 Melanie's Third Pregnancy: Aiming for a VBAC

37:34 Navigating Prenatal Care Challenges

39:11 Support from a Doula

40:32 Exploring Home Birth Options

43:08 Preparing for a Home Birth

46:41 Labor and Delivery at Home

56:46 Unexpected Complications

01:02:44 Reflecting on the Birth Experience

01:08:12 Final Thoughts and Advice