Pregnancy with Physio Laura
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
66. Birth story - part 2 ❤️ My Pregnancy and Birth
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in this podcast series I am sharing the second half of my birth story. In this episode I discuss: The pushing phase an...
65. Birth story - part 1 ❤️ My Pregnancy and Birth
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in this podcast series I am sharing the first half of my birth story. In this episode I discuss: How early labour loo...
64. Pregnancy journey ❤️ My Pregnancy and Birth
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this podcast series I am sharing my most recent pregnancy journey. In this episode I discuss: My original intention to have a maternal-as...
63. Baby toys, are they necessary? 🌈 Kids Physio Series Ep 5 w/ Nicole Pates
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fifth episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing baby toys, gadgets and activity centres. Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiot...
62. Baby carriers 🌈 Kids Physio Series Ep 4 w/ Nicole Pates
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing baby carriers. Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discusses: The...
61. Crawling 🌈 Kids Physio Series Ep 3 w/ Nicole Pates
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing the crawling milestone. Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, discuss...
60. Tummy time & flat heads 🌈 Kids Physio Series Ep 2 w/ Nicole Pates
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in the Kids Physio series we are discussing the importance of tummy time and different ways to do this activity rather...
59. The importance of PLAY in healthy child development 🌈 Kids Physio Series Ep 1 w/ Nicole Pates
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this Kids Physio series we are discussing the importance of play in healthy baby development and how to reduce the anxiety and stress in p...
58. Crisis of confidence 👸🏼 Birth with Confidence Series Ep 6 w/ Rhea Dempsey
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this sixth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing crises of confidence, common stages in labour when women may star...
57. Understanding the current birth culture 👸🏼 Birth with Confidence Series Ep 5 w/ Rhea Dempsey
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fifth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the current issues in modern day birth culture and ways to natura...
56. Reframing labour “pain” 👸🏼 Birth with Confidence Series Ep 4 w/ Rhea Dempsey
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the importance of reframing labour pain as being normal and phys...
55. Exhausted or endorphined? 👸🏼 Birth with Confidence Series Ep 3 w/ Rhea Dempsey
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the hormones involved in late stage labour and the importance of ...
54. Queen Oxytocin 👸🏼 Birth with Confidence Series Ep 2 w/ Rhea Dempsey
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the importance of the queen oxytocin hormone and how we can set ...
53. Natural hormones of birth 👸🏼 Birth with Confidence Series Ep 1 w/ Rhea Dempsey
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the natural hormonal dance that occurs between a mother and baby ...
52. Connecting with your baby 🧘🏼♀️🌙 Yoga & Doula Series Ep 5 w/ Louise Maguire
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fifth episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing ways in which you can connect more with your baby in pregnancy and pra...
51. The benefits of yoga & meditation in pregnancy 🧘🏼♀️🌙 Yoga & Doula Series Ep 4 w/ Louise Maguire
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing the benefits of using yoga and meditation during pregnancy. Lou...
50. Fear in childbirth 🧘🏼♀️🌙 Yoga & Doula Series Ep 3 w/ Louise Maguire
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing fear in childbirth and ways in which we can overcome this to have a be...
49. What is a postpartum doula? 🧘🏼♀️🌙 Yoga & Doula Series Ep 2 w/ Louise Maguire
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing the role of a doula in the post-partum space. Louise Maguire, our pre...
48. What is a pregnancy and birth doula? 🧘🏼♀️🌙 Yoga & Doula Series Ep 1 w/ Louise Maguire
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Yoga & Doula series we are discussing the role of a doula in the pregnancy and birth space. Louise Mag...
47. Bonus episode: Live Q & A 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 7 w/ Beth Ryan
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this seventh episode, I’m sharing the live recording of the recent Q & A we did for our Ask the Midwife series. Beth Ryan, our m...
46. Inductions & vaginal examinations 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 6 w/ Beth Ryan
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this sixth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing inductions and vaginal examinations. Beth Ryan, our midwife and c...
45. C-section preferences 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 5 w/ Beth Ryan
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fifth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing C-section birth preferences. Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educ...
44. Postpartum support planning 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 4 w/ Beth Ryan
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing post-partum support planning. Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth ed...
43. Asking questions & managing interventions in birth 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 3 w/ Beth Ryan
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing how to navigate respectful conversations with your birth team, asking q...
42. Creating a beautiful hospital birth environment 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 2 w/ Beth Ryan
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing the best ways to create a beautiful birth environment once you arrive ...
41. Labouring at home & stimulating oxytocin 🙋🏻♀️ Ask the Midwife Series Ep 1 w/ Beth Ryan
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing the importance of labouring at home and stimulating the love and labour...
40. Bonus episode: Live Q & A 🌸 Matrescence Series Ep 6 w/ Nikki McCahon
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this bonus 6th episode in the Matrescence series we are sharing the live Q & A I did recently with Nikki. Nikki McCahon, our matrescen...
39. Managing the motherhood mental load 🌸 Matrescence Series Ep 5 w/ Nikki McCahon
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fifth episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing how to manage the mental load of motherhood. Nikki McCahon, our matre...
38. Enough of the “bounce back” culture 🌸 Matrescence Series Ep 4 w/ Nikki McCahon
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing the current societal expectations around “bouncing back” for m...
37. Preparing for postpartum 🌸 Matrescence Series Ep 3 w/ Nikki McCahon
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing the best ways you can help to prepare yourself for the post-partum period.&...
36. Re-defining yourself after birth 🌸 Matrescence Series Ep 2 w/ Nikki McCahon
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing identity changes after birth and how to re-define yourself once you transi...
35. What happens when you transition from woman to mother? 🌸 Matrescence Series Ep 1 w/ Nikki McCahon
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing what matrescence is and the physical, social, biological and emotional chan...
34. Bonus Episode: LIVE Q & A 🤒 Baby First Aid Series Ep 5 w/ Edwina Sharrock
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this bonus episode in the Baby First Aid series we are sharing the live Q & A I recently did with Edwina. Edwina Sharrock, our first a...
33. Poisons & Falls 🤒 Baby First Aid Series Ep 4 w/ Edwina Sharrock
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing poisons and falls management in young children. Edwina Sharrock, ...
32. Breathing Issues & SIDS 🤒 Baby First Aid Series Ep 3 w/ Edwina Sharrock
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing common breathing troubles in young children and the current SIDS guideli...
31. Choking Part 2 - Management 🤒 Baby First Aid Series Ep 2 w/ Edwina Sharrock
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the second episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing the best ways to manage choking should you ever be put in that scary sit...
30. Choking Part 1 - Prevention is best 🤒 Baby First Aid Series Ep 1 w/ Edwina Sharrock
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Baby First Aid series we are discussing the best ways to prevent choking and the difference between choking and ...
29. Bonus episode: Live Q & A 🍎 Pregnancy Nutrition Series Ep 6 w/ Larissa Telfer
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This final episode, a bonus episode, is the live recording of my live Q & A with Larissa answering your most popular pregnancy nutrition questions...
28. Labour fuel & post-partum nutrition 🍎 Pregnancy Nutrition Series Ep 5 w/ Larissa Telfer
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fifth episode, our final episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing labour snack ideas and postpartum nutrition.&nbs...
27. Gestational diabetes 🍎 Pregnancy Nutrition Series Ep 4 w/ Larissa Telfer
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this fourth episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing gestational diabetes. Larissa Telfer, our prenatal dietitian and d...
26. Cravings and weight gain 🍎 Pregnancy Nutrition Series Ep 3 w/ Larissa Telfer
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this third episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing pregnancy cravings and healthy gestational weight gain. Laris...
25. What NOT to eat 🍎 Pregnancy Nutrition Series Ep 2 w/ Larissa Telfer
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this second episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing what foods are best avoided during pregnancy. Larissa Telfer, our ...
24. Nutrition through the trimesters 🍎 Pregnancy Nutrition Series Ep 1 w/ Larissa Telfer
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Pregnancy Nutrition series we are discussing exactly what nutrients you will need in each individual trimester o...
23. Bonus episode: Live Q & A 💜 C-section Birth Series Ep 6
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 6 in the C-section Birth series, a sneaky bonus episode of the live Q & A recording I did recently. In today's episode I ...
22. Q & A / Your most popular questions answered 💜 C-section Birth Series Ep 5
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the final episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be doing a Q & A style episode, answering all of your burning questions. In...
21. My second birth story 💜 C-section Birth Series Ep 4
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the fourth episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be sharing an interview I did where I spoke all about my second pregnancy and ...
20. My first birth story 💜 C-section Birth Series Ep 3
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the third episode in the C-section Birth series I’ll be sharing an interview I did where I spoke all about my first pregnancy and bi...
19. Physical recovery 💜 C-section Birth Series Ep 2
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the second episode in the C-section Birth series we are discussing all about physical preparation for a C-section as well as physical reco...
18. Mental preparation and processing 💜 C-section Birth Series Ep 1
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the C-section Birth series we are discussing all about mental preparation and emotional processing after birth. Toda...
17. Bonus episode: Live Q & A 👶🏻 Newborn Life Series Ep 6 w/ Jen Butler
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 6 in the Newborn Life series, a sneaky bonus episode of the live Q & A recording I did with the wonderful Jen Butler. Jen Butle...
16. Involving partners and siblings in newborn care 👶🏻 Newborn Life Series Ep 5 w/ Jen Butler
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 5 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing how to include your partner in caring for your newborn and how to best help yo...
15. Sleep education, not sleep training 👶🏻 Newborn Life Series Ep 4 w/ Jen Butler
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 4 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing the sleep training culture and why sleep education is key to supporting your n...
14. Why is my child allergic to sleep?! 👶🏻 Newborn Life Series Ep 3 w/ Jen Butler
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 3 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing how to best manage when your baby’s sleep patterns go a little out of wh...
13. Baby sleep signs and rhythms 👶🏻 Newborn Life Series Ep 2 w/ Jen Butler
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2 in the Newborn Life series where we are discussing baby sleep signs and rhythms. Jen Butler, our early parenting expert, maternal...
12. The Fourth Trimester 👶🏻 Newborn Life Series Ep 1 w/ Jen Butler
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Newborn Life series we are discussing the wonderful fourth trimester… the foundational knowledge you&rsqu...
11. Pregnancy and Birth: The Impact on your Pelvic Floor 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 5
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to the 5th episode, the final episode, in this pelvic floor podcast series. Today we are chatting about the impacts that pregnancy a...
10. De-bunking breastfeeding myths 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 5 w/ Amberley Harris
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
9. Over-Active Pelvic Floor Muscles 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 4
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
8. Antenatal expressing 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 4 w/ Amberley Harris
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
7. Incontinence and Prolapse 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 3
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
6. When breastfeeding doesn’t go to plan 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 3 w/ Amberley Harris
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5. How To Exercise Your Pelvic Floor Properly 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 2
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
4. The breast crawl 🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 2 w/ Amberley Harris
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
3. Pelvic Floor Must-Knows 💫 Foundational Pelvic Floor Series Ep 1
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pelv...
2. Breastfeeding basic🤱 Breastfeeding 101 Series Ep 1 w/ Amberley Harris
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this first episode in the Breastfeeding 101 series we are discussing breastfeeding basics… the foundational knowledge you’ll ...
1. Hello and welcome! 👋🏻
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...