MOM STRENGTH
Mom Strength is a podcast hosted by Surabhi Veitch, The Passionate Physio. Surabhi is an Orthopaedic and Pelvic Physiotherapist, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Coach, mentor and mom with a mission to simplify motherhood through discussions on pelvic health, fitness, and realistic self-care.
Episodes drop every 1-2 weeks, and offer a combination of solo episodes, and guest interviews with experts on pelvic health, movement, mindset, parenting, nutrition, mental health, diversity and all the wonderful things that impact our motherhood experience.
We have real, honest conversations where we raise the bar and challenge the status quo on what it means to be a mother. We also aim to empower, uplift and elevate marginalized voices, including those of Black, Indigenous, and racialized Peoples of Colour.
Come discover your mom strength, inside and out!
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68. Precipitous Birth, Guilt & Societal Stigma with Sarah Sayed (Part 2)
Don’t erase us from our own birth stories! Part 2 of this conversation with Sarah Sayed continues, where we talk about the guilt around precipitous birth, erasure of women in birth stories, societal views of birth, and exercising as a parent.
67. Precipitous Labor & Unexpected Home Birth with Sarah Sayed (Part 1)
This week’s episode features Sarah Sayed, a mom who’s part of my Instagram community! We connected and when I heard her birth story, I knew I had to have her on Mom Strength! Unexpectedly, Sarah had a precipitous birth (which is a fast and short labour) while she was at home and ended up birthing her baby boy on her couch! Tune in to hear all about Sarah’s birth story, how she gave birth, alongside her husband, in her living room.
We discuss:
Midwifery Care
Precipitous Birth
What happened after her home birth
Genetics Role in Precipitous Labour and Births
Informed Consent during Pregnancy and Birth
Birth Expectations
Postpartum
Co-sleeping
Returning to Exercise After Birth
23. Pregnancy and Birth Preparation with Anita Lambert
Come and join this conversation with Anita Lambert as we discuss pregnancy and the keys to birth preparation. She shares her story about her past pregnancies and the vital lessons she has learnt through her experience as a mother and as a Pelvic Physiotherapist. She shares the tips and tricks she gives her clients, which help prepare your body for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Anita also provides guidance on reaching a state of mindfulness pre-birth to help alleviate discomfort during birth. This state of mind is achieved through meditation, affirmation tracks and more!
In this episode, we explore:
How to reduce pain during pregnancy and detect pelvic floor symptoms
The keys to birth preparation
Proven ways prepare physically and mentally for labour
Anita’s signature Bump to Birth Method
16. Reduce Fear with Pregnancy & Birth
Having a baby can be terrifying. I remember how it felt before I had my first. But there are ways to reduce your fears and anxieties during pregnancy so that you head into birth with less fear. Tune into this episode to learn 4 strategies to reduce fears, including:
The “I’m awesome” list
Release your fears assignment
Discussions to have with your birth partner, including birth preferences & advocating for you during birth
The power of affirmations and visualization
Disclaimer: These podcast episodes do not replace the advice of your medical or healthcare practitioner, and cannot address your unique circumstances. All episodes and conversations are for educational and informational purposes only. While Surabhi Veitch tries to vet guest experts, she is not responsible for the actions or opinions of guest experts.