<p>In this episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a Certified Nurse Midwife, discuss the importance of understanding pelvic mechanics for birth workers. The episode addresses how the pelvis opens, the different movements and exercises that can create space prenatally and during labor, and the impact of pelvic mechanics on pregnancy comfort, labor progress, and postpartum recovery. They delve into common pregnancy discomforts, birth complications related to baby positioning, and the significance of prenatal preparation. The episode also highlights the importance of collaborative care among birth professionals to best support positive birth outcomes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is our free pelvic floor guide, designed with our in house pelvic floor PT!: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast</p><p>01:08 Understanding Pelvic Mechanics</p><p>02:51 The Importance of Pelvic Mobility During Pregnancy</p><p>07:17 Normal Asymmetry and Its Impact on Pregnancy</p><p>11:56 Personal Experiences with Pelvic Pain</p><p>18:12 Prenatal Preparation for Better Birth Outcomes</p><p>21:34 The Role of Pelvic Mechanics in Labor</p><p>23:13 Sponsor Break: Needed Perinatal Nutrition</p><p>25:33 Resources and Referrals for Pelvic Health</p><p>29:42 Introduction to Labor Variations</p><p>30:54 Understanding Pelvic Mechanics</p><p>31:42 Common Labor Issues and Solutions</p><p>32:41 Techniques for Creating Space in the Pelvis</p><p>35:38 The Mile Circuit Explained</p><p>36:54 Addressing Baby's Position and Movement</p><p>46:13 Collaborative Care and Observations</p><p>52:43 Conclusion and Course Promotion</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>————</p><p>Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH</p><p><br /></p><p>📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming</p><p>🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course</p><p><br /></p><p>Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support</p><p>3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p>Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:</p><p>📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/</p><p><br /></p><p>—-</p><p>Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Postpartum Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs</p><p><br /></p><p>——</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit</p><p><br /></p><p>—— </p><p>This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. <strong>⁠⁠⁠</strong>⁠<a href="https://neededcreator.pxf.io/c/2841618/1770238/20859" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ </strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠ </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>****Freebies*****</p><p><br /></p><p>Early postpartum recovery course: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ </p><p><br /></p><p>Postpartum sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prenatal Sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Pelvic Floor </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Prep for Labor Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Partner Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Plan </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/</p>

The MamasteFit Podcast

MamasteFit Podcast

136: Understanding Pelvic Mechanics for Birth Workers

NOV 12, 202557 MIN
The MamasteFit Podcast

136: Understanding Pelvic Mechanics for Birth Workers

NOV 12, 202557 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a Certified Nurse Midwife, discuss the importance of understanding pelvic mechanics for birth workers. The episode addresses how the pelvis opens, the different movements and exercises that can create space prenatally and during labor, and the impact of pelvic mechanics on pregnancy comfort, labor progress, and postpartum recovery. They delve into common pregnancy discomforts, birth complications related to baby positioning, and the significance of prenatal preparation. The episode also highlights the importance of collaborative care among birth professionals to best support positive birth outcomes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is our free pelvic floor guide, designed with our in house pelvic floor PT!: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast</p><p>01:08 Understanding Pelvic Mechanics</p><p>02:51 The Importance of Pelvic Mobility During Pregnancy</p><p>07:17 Normal Asymmetry and Its Impact on Pregnancy</p><p>11:56 Personal Experiences with Pelvic Pain</p><p>18:12 Prenatal Preparation for Better Birth Outcomes</p><p>21:34 The Role of Pelvic Mechanics in Labor</p><p>23:13 Sponsor Break: Needed Perinatal Nutrition</p><p>25:33 Resources and Referrals for Pelvic Health</p><p>29:42 Introduction to Labor Variations</p><p>30:54 Understanding Pelvic Mechanics</p><p>31:42 Common Labor Issues and Solutions</p><p>32:41 Techniques for Creating Space in the Pelvis</p><p>35:38 The Mile Circuit Explained</p><p>36:54 Addressing Baby's Position and Movement</p><p>46:13 Collaborative Care and Observations</p><p>52:43 Conclusion and Course Promotion</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>————</p><p>Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH</p><p><br /></p><p>📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming</p><p>🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course</p><p><br /></p><p>Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support</p><p>3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p>Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:</p><p>📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/</p><p><br /></p><p>—-</p><p>Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/</p><p><br /></p><p>💻 Postpartum Education Courses</p><p>🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs</p><p><br /></p><p>——</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit</p><p><br /></p><p>—— </p><p>This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. <strong>⁠⁠⁠</strong>⁠<a href="https://neededcreator.pxf.io/c/2841618/1770238/20859" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ </strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠ </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>****Freebies*****</p><p><br /></p><p>Early postpartum recovery course: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ </p><p><br /></p><p>Postpartum sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Prenatal Sample: </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Pelvic Floor </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Prep for Labor Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Partner Guide </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p>Birth Plan </p><p>https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/</p>