Anita Lambert's guest appearances

Anita Lambert

Well-Fed Women

Fear Free Childbirth Podcast with Alexia Leachman

Muscle Science for Women

The Pelvic Health Podcast

Yoga | Birth | Babies

PTCOFFEECAST

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth

The Pelvic Floor Project

Mom Strength

She Has The Audacity

The Lavender and Play Podcast

Lily Nichols

Aviva Romm

Michelle Lyons

Adriana Lozada

Anna Gannon

Pam England

Deb Flashenberg

Alexandra Paetow

Robb Wolf

Andy Mant

Alisa Vitti

Mickey Trescott

Angie Alt

Gráinne Donnelly

Molly Parker

OwlTail

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support. Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth, and beyond which led her to co-host the To Birth &amp; Beyond Podcast. You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising with strength training, spin, yoga, or Pilates. Anita lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Andy, daughter Pippa and the newest addition to the family - baby Jack. In this episode, you’ll hear about:  Anita’s work with prenatal and postpartum care (1:27) To Birth and Beyond Podcast Where your Pelvic Floor is (5:53)  Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Podcast Kegel exercises (8:27) Best time to do Kegel exercises (most women do it wrong) (9:00)  In-Depth Birth Prep Podcast Flower Bloom Breathe to expedite labor —  How to video (10:40) Perineal Massage —  How to video  (12:30) Massage oil recommendations (15:50) Exercises to prepare for birth (16:30) Spinning Babies  Daily Essentials Video Ways to ease your birth (17:50)  If you feel drawn to Anita, you can find her on Instagram here, Facebook, her site HolisticHealthPhysio.com, and her amazing podcast To Birth and Beyond. If thinking about birth gives you the jitters, Anita shares solid advice to help you prepare  here. If I was pregnant, I would’ve downloaded this.

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support. Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth, and beyond which led her to co-host the <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth &amp; Beyond Podcast</a>. You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising with strength training, spin, yoga, or Pilates. Anita lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Andy, daughter Pippa and the newest addition to the family - baby Jack. In this episode, you’ll hear about: <ul> <li>Anita’s work with prenatal and postpartum care (1:27)</li> <li><a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond Podcast</a></li> <li>Where your Pelvic Floor is (5:53)</li> <li><a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2018/02/13/Podcast---Tip-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Podcast</a></li> <li>Kegel exercises (8:27)</li> <li>Best time to do Kegel exercises (most women do it wrong) (9:00)</li> <li><a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2019/02/26/Podcast---In-Depth-on-Birth-Prep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In-Depth Birth Prep Podcast</a></li> <li>Flower Bloom Breathe to expedite labor — <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to video</a> (10:40)</li> <li>Perineal Massage — <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to video</a>  (12:30)</li> <li>Massage oil recommendations (15:50)</li> <li>Exercises to prepare for birth (16:30)</li> <li>Spinning Babies <a href="https://spinningbabies.com/product/daily-essentials-digital-download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Daily Essentials Video</a></li> <li>Ways to ease your birth (17:50)</li> </ul> If you feel drawn to Anita, you can find her on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/holistichealthphysio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, her site <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HolisticHealthPhysio.com</a>, and her amazing podcast <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond</a>. If thinking about birth gives you the jitters, Anita shares solid advice to help you prepare <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. If I was pregnant, I would’ve downloaded this.

Summer Podcast Series - Childbirth Education and Support: Preparing your pelvic floor and core for birth with Anita Lambert

Anita Lambert is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Peterborough, Ontario. Mother of two, Podcaster and entrepreneur, Anita is an important resource in our community. Treating the entire body, Anita treats common conditions like leaking and incontinence, and uncommon conditions like infertility, pain with intercourse and post-surgical concerns. Leaking does not mean weakness. Pelvic floor health is important even before pregnancy. Pain on intercourse is a symptom, and does not mean you need to just relax. Stress affects our pelvic floor. On this episode we dive into: Pelvic floor therapy and why it’s so important Postpartum recovery is not linear and the biases/misconceptions around healing after giving birthPelvic floor therapy even before you’re looking to get pregnant Prepping for birth and how doula work can help in unimaginable ways How the pelvic floor and breath are intricately related There are many ways to help support the pelvic floor and it does not mean there needs to be an internal examIn conclusion:We all have pelvic floors, even men! We are grateful for the amazing pelvic floor therapists that are paving the way for better pelvic health, for all ages and stages. Leaking, incontinence and pain don’t have to just be a part of life. For people who aren’t able to access an appointment with Anita, check out her online offerings!Where to find Lavender and Play Boutique and Studio:@lavenderandplaywww.facebook.com/lavenderandplaywww.lavenderandplay.calavenderandplay@gmail.comAnita Lambert:@holistichealthphysioPodcast: To Birth and Beyondwww.holistichealthphysio.comWe would love to hear from you! Message us with questions - and even if you want to be a guest on our show. —Thank you for listening! Check out our online boutique and use code: PODCAST for 15% off your purchase. www.lavenderandplay.ca 

Anita Lambert is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Peterborough, Ontario. Mother of two, Podcaster and entrepreneur, Anita is an important resource in our community. Treating the entire body, Anita treats common conditions like leaking and incontinence, and uncommon conditions like infertility, pain with intercourse and post-surgical concerns. Leaking does not mean weakness. Pelvic floor health is important even before pregnancy. Pain on intercourse is a symptom, and does not mean you need to just relax. Stress affects our pelvic floor. On this episode we dive into: <ul><li>Pelvic floor therapy and why it’s so important </li><li>Postpartum recovery is not linear and the biases/misconceptions around healing after giving birth</li><li>Pelvic floor therapy even before you’re looking to get pregnant </li><li>Prepping for birth and how doula work can help in unimaginable ways </li><li>How the pelvic floor and breath are intricately related </li><li>There are many ways to help support the pelvic floor and it does not mean there needs to be an internal exam</li></ul>In conclusion:We all have pelvic floors, even men! We are grateful for the amazing pelvic floor therapists that are paving the way for better pelvic health, for all ages and stages. Leaking, incontinence and pain don’t have to just be a part of life. For people who aren’t able to access an appointment with Anita, check out her online offerings!Where to find Lavender and Play Boutique and Studio: @lavenderandplay <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lavenderandplay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lavenderandplay</a> <a href="http://www.lavenderandplay.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lavenderandplay.ca</a> <a href="mailto:lavenderandplay@gmail.com">lavenderandplay@gmail.com</a>Anita Lambert:@holistichealthphysio Podcast: To Birth and Beyond <a href="http://www.holistichealthphysio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.holistichealthphysio.com</a>We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions - and even if you want to be a guest on our show. — Thank you for listening! Check out our online boutique and use code: PODCAST for 15% off your purchase. <a href="http://www.lavenderandplay.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lavenderandplay.ca</a>

What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Health with Anita Lambert

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist Anita Lambert to discuss:How pelvic health physiotherapists can play a role in helping women prepare for birthThe anatomy of birthIs there a right and wrong way to push?How do birth positions play a role?Different ways you may be coached to pushWays to feel prepared and empowered What the research saysHow to bring this topic up with your care provider Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy, creator of the Bump to Birth Method and co-host of the To Birth &amp; Beyond podcast.She’s a mom of two, pelvic health physiotherapist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum care and one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to complete physio doula training which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise and birth doula support and now assists this course for other physiotherapists in Canada.She’s passionate about helping you connect with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth and helping you navigate your postpartum recovery to return to exercise without pain or pelvic floor symptoms.She hears daily from pregnancy and postpartum clients “why did no one tell me?” about what our body might experience – whether aches, pains, leaking pee with exercise or healing from a vaginal tear or caesarean birth.No one can guarantee how your birth will go, however having worked with hundreds of pregnant and postpartum clients in her physiotherapy practice plus going through her own experiences, she’s seen how working together with your body (rather than ignoring it) benefits not only you in pregnancy but also during birth and postpartum recovery.This is why she opened Holistic Health Physiotherapy and created the Bump to Birth Method.Facebook : Holistic Health PhysioInstagram: Holistic Health Physiowww.holistichealthphysio.comPodcast: To Birth and BeyondLinks mentioned in episode:2017 Cochrane Review (Lemos et al)  -  Pushing/bearing down methods for the second stage of labour https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009124.pub3/full?cookiesEnabledEpisode 33 - What is the best birth positionEpisode 17- Discussing epidurals with an anesthesiologist Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comWant more details on the small groups?Small GroupsFollow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist Anita Lambert to discuss:<ul><li>How pelvic health physiotherapists can play a role in helping women prepare for birth</li><li>The anatomy of birth</li><li>Is there a right and wrong way to push?</li><li>How do birth positions play a role?</li><li>Different ways you may be coached to push</li><li>Ways to feel prepared and empowered </li><li>What the research says</li><li>How to bring this topic up with your care provider </li></ul>Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy, creator of the Bump to Birth Method and co-host of the To Birth &amp; Beyond podcast. She’s a mom of two, pelvic health physiotherapist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum care and one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to complete physio doula training which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise and birth doula support and now assists this course for other physiotherapists in Canada. She’s passionate about helping you connect with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth and helping you navigate your postpartum recovery to return to exercise without pain or pelvic floor symptoms. She hears daily from pregnancy and postpartum clients “why did no one tell me?” about what our body might experience – whether aches, pains, leaking pee with exercise or healing from a vaginal tear or caesarean birth. No one can guarantee how your birth will go, however having worked with hundreds of pregnant and postpartum clients in her physiotherapy practice plus going through her own experiences, she’s seen how working together with your body (rather than ignoring it) benefits not only you in pregnancy but also during birth and postpartum recovery. This is why she opened Holistic Health Physiotherapy and created the Bump to Birth Method.Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthphysio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holistic Health Physio</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Holistic Health Physio</a><a href="http://www.holistichealthphysio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.holistichealthphysio.com</a>Podcast: <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond</a> Links mentioned in episode:2017 Cochrane Review (Lemos et al)  -  Pushing/bearing down methods for the second stage of labour <a href="https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009124.pub3/full?cookiesEnabled" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009124.pub3/full?cookiesEnabled</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/9651474" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 33 - What is the best birth position</a> <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722389/8746826" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 17- Discussing epidurals with an anesthesiologist</a> Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more: my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: <a href="https://www.mommyberries.com/pages/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mommyberries.com</a>Want more details on the small groups? <a href="https://www.mommyberries.com/pages/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Small Groups</a>Follow me on:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyberrieshealth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mommyberries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIhu0Oqqse1zYnjdShLVdug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=T6RXXXFKMA5PY" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

44. Pushing and the pelvic floor during vaginal birth 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 MethodAnita Lambert’s Bio:Anita Lambert is a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist with a clinical practice focus on prenatal and postpartum care, creator of the Bump to Birth Method, co-host of the ‘To Birth &amp; Beyond’ podcast and a mom of 2.She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to complete physiodoula training which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise and birth doula support  and now assists this course for other physiotherapists in Canada.She’s passionate about helping you connect with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth and helping you navigate your postpartum recovery and return to exercise without pain or pelvic floor symptoms.This is why she opened Holistic Health Physiotherapy and created the Bump to Birth Method.Links &amp; Resources:Find Anita on Instagram @holistichealthphysioListen to Anita’s podcast www.tobirthandbeyond.comCheck out www.bumptobirthmethod.com to prepare mentally and physically for birthTo find more information on Anita’s work, explore her website:www.holistichealthphysio.comConnect with Surabhi:Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysioWebsite: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

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 MethodAnita Lambert’s Bio:Anita Lambert is a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist with a clinical practice focus on prenatal and postpartum care, creator of the Bump to Birth Method, co-host of the ‘To Birth &amp; Beyond’ podcast and a mom of 2.She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to complete physiodoula training which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise and birth doula support and now assists this course for other physiotherapists in Canada.She’s passionate about helping you connect with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth and helping you navigate your postpartum recovery and return to exercise without pain or pelvic floor symptoms.This is why she opened Holistic Health Physiotherapy and created the Bump to Birth Method.Links &amp; Resources:Find Anita on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/holistichealthphysio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@holistichealthphysio</a>Listen to Anita’s podcast <a href="http://www.tobirthandbeyond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tobirthandbeyond.com</a>Check out <a href="http://www.bumptobirthmethod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bumptobirthmethod.com</a> to prepare mentally and physically for birthTo find more information on Anita’s work, explore her website:<a href="http://www.holistichealthphysio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.holistichealthphysio.com</a>Connect with Surabhi:Find Surabhi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepassionatephysio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepassionatephysio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> @thepassionatephysioWebsite: <a href="https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca</a>

MoSt #23: Pregnancy and Birth Preparation with Anita Lambert

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support. Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth and beyond which led her to co-host the To Birth &amp; Beyond Podcast. You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising with strength training, spin, yoga or Pilates. Anita lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Andy, daughter Pippa and the newest addition to the family - baby Jack. In this episode, you’ll hear about:  Anita’s work with prenatal and postpartum care (1:27) To Birth and Beyond Podcast Where your Pelvic Floor is (5:53)  Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Podcast Kegel exercises (8:27) Best time to do Kegel exercises (most women do it wrong) (9:00)  In-Depth Birth Prep Podcast Flower Bloom Breathe to expedite labor —  How to video (10:40) Perineal Massage —  How to video  (12:30) Massage oil recommendations (15:50) Exercises to prepare for birth (16:30) Spinning Babies  Daily Essentials Video Ways to ease your birth (17:50)  If you feel drawn to Anita, you can find her on Instagram here, Facebook, her site HolisticHealthPhysio.com, and her amazing podcast To Birth and Beyond. If thinking about birth gives you the jitters, Anita’s shares solid advice to help you prepare  here. If I was pregnant, I would’ve downloaded this.

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support. Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth and beyond which led her to co-host the <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth &amp; Beyond Podcast</a>. You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising with strength training, spin, yoga or Pilates. Anita lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Andy, daughter Pippa and the newest addition to the family - baby Jack. In this episode, you’ll hear about: <ul> <li>Anita’s work with prenatal and postpartum care (1:27)</li> <li><a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond Podcast</a></li> <li>Where your Pelvic Floor is (5:53)</li> <li><a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2018/02/13/Podcast---Tip-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Podcast</a></li> <li>Kegel exercises (8:27)</li> <li>Best time to do Kegel exercises (most women do it wrong) (9:00)</li> <li><a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2019/02/26/Podcast---In-Depth-on-Birth-Prep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In-Depth Birth Prep Podcast</a></li> <li>Flower Bloom Breathe to expedite labor — <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to video</a> (10:40)</li> <li>Perineal Massage — <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to video</a>  (12:30)</li> <li>Massage oil recommendations (15:50)</li> <li>Exercises to prepare for birth (16:30)</li> <li>Spinning Babies <a href="https://spinningbabies.com/product/daily-essentials-digital-download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Daily Essentials Video</a></li> <li>Ways to ease your birth (17:50)</li> </ul> If you feel drawn to Anita, you can find her on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/holistichealthphysio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, her site <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HolisticHealthPhysio.com</a>, and her amazing podcast <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond</a>. If thinking about birth gives you the jitters, Anita’s shares solid advice to help you prepare <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. If I was pregnant, I would’ve downloaded this.

Encore: Preparing your pelvic floor and core for birth with Anita Lambert

Core and pelvic health is a hugely important, and deeply under-respected aspect of health - but especially women’s health, and especially for post-partum women who have undergone drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. While pelvic physical therapy SHOULD be a standard of care for women who have given birth, more often we’re just told that women who have had babies will “pee a little” when they sneeze or exercise, and to deal with it; while this is common, it’s not normal and doesn’t have to be a life sentence.   In today’s episode with pelvic health physiotherapist Anita Lambert, Ashleigh asks her about:  What it means to have diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, or other pelvic dysfunction issues Why pelvic health isn’t JUST a pregnant woman’s issue How to minimize pelvic issues before, during, and after pregnancy and child birth Why the common advice for women to “just do kegels” isn’t a good idea How to improve pressure management and core strength for everyone And much more!  Anita is a Registered Physiotherapist (Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic) with a focus on women’s health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified in Acupuncture. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2009. Anita is passionate about helping pregnant clients connect more with their body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery. She enjoys helping postpartum clients navigate their recovery and return to activities they love including exercise, sports and dance without pain and pelvic floor symptoms.   Learn more or work with Anita - check out her website https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/about and listen to her on the To Birth and Beyond Podcast https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/   Please check out our newest show Sponsor, Palleovalley - they make my new favorite healthy snacks, 100% grassfed and fermented beef sticks and Superfood bars made with bone broth protein and packed with plant-based superfoods (while still managing to taste like a delicious, chocolatey treat). This company doesn’t cut corners, they combine the best that plants and animals have to offer for our health, and it shows - learn more at paleovalley.com and use the code MMR to save 15% on anything you buy!   Learn more about Ashleigh, suggest an idea for the podcast, or sign up for one of her health coaching programs at ashleighvanhouten.com

Core and pelvic health is a hugely important, and deeply under-respected aspect of health - but especially women’s health, and especially for post-partum women who have undergone drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. While pelvic physical therapy SHOULD be a standard of care for women who have given birth, more often we’re just told that women who have had babies will “pee a little” when they sneeze or exercise, and to deal with it; while this is common, it’s not normal and doesn’t have to be a life sentence.   In today’s episode with pelvic health physiotherapist Anita Lambert, Ashleigh asks her about: <ul> <li>What it means to have diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, or other pelvic dysfunction issues</li> <li>Why pelvic health isn’t JUST a pregnant woman’s issue</li> <li>How to minimize pelvic issues before, during, and after pregnancy and child birth</li> <li>Why the common advice for women to “just do kegels” isn’t a good idea</li> <li>How to improve pressure management and core strength for everyone</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Anita is a Registered Physiotherapist (Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic) with a focus on women’s health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified in Acupuncture. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2009. Anita is passionate about helping pregnant clients connect more with their body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery. She enjoys helping postpartum clients navigate their recovery and return to activities they love including exercise, sports and dance without pain and pelvic floor symptoms.   Learn more or work with Anita - check out her website <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/about</a> and listen to her on the To Birth and Beyond Podcast <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/</a>   Please check out our newest show Sponsor, Palleovalley - they make my new favorite healthy snacks, 100% grassfed and fermented beef sticks and Superfood bars made with bone broth protein and packed with plant-based superfoods (while still managing to taste like a delicious, chocolatey treat). This company doesn’t cut corners, they combine the best that plants and animals have to offer for our health, and it shows - learn more at <a href="http://paleovalley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">paleovalley.com</a> and use the code MMR to save 15% on anything you buy!   Learn more about Ashleigh, suggest an idea for the podcast, or sign up for one of her health coaching programs at <a href="http://ashleighvanhouten.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ashleighvanhouten.com</a>

Anita Lambert | Pelvic Health Masterclass

Anita Lambert is a Registered Pelvic Health &amp; Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on #prenatal, #birth prep and #postpartum care, as well as the co-host of the To Birth &amp; Beyond podcast. She’s one of the few #physiotherapists in Canada to have completed physiodoula training which blends physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support and now assists this professional course taught in Canada. She joins me today to talk about preparation around stage 2 in labour - what happens in the body, how can we help with breath and #pelvicfloor, where do physiotherapists play a role. Links for today: www.holistichealthphysio.com www.bumptobirthcourse.com www.tobirthandbeyond.com IG: @holistichealthphysio FB: @holistichealthphysio   More of Anita's bio: Anita is passionate about helping #pregnant physiotherapy clients connect more with their body including their pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery. She enjoys helping postpartum clients navigate their recovery and return to activities they love including exercise, sports and dance without pain and pelvic floor symptoms. Anita created her Bump to Birth online course which guides you step by step to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth and co hosts the To Birth &amp; Beyond podcast to share this information to help people around the world.  Growing up as a ballet dancer and athlete, Anita was always fascinated with how the body moved and healed. Her love for sport led her to become the team therapist for the McMaster University women’s rugby and basketball teams. She completed her clinicial Pilates rehab training during her final physiotherapy clinical placement in Brisbane, Australia alongside working with semi-professional ballet dancers. She brought this knowledge back to Toronto to start off her physiotherapy career including becoming an on-site physiotherapist for Canada’s Ballet Jorgen and Past President of Healthy Dancer Canada, an organization that fosters and facilitates communication and collaboration among the dance community, health professionals and researchers. Outside of work, you can find Anita practicing yoga or Pilates, strength training or enjoying the outdoors and spending quality time with her husband and energetic 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Queensland Health Clinical Guidelines for Perineal Carehttps://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-10/severe_perineal_tears_clinical_care_standard_-_consultation_draft_251019.pdfUpcoming courses/lectures discussed: Smart Education PowerTalk : "Strength training and the female pelvic floor: what we all need to knowIUGA International Symposium on A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Listen and enjoy and a big thanks to Always Discreet for sponsoring this episode of The Pelvic Health Podcast. Head to Always Discreet to learn more about bladder leak tips, management and incredible bladder leakage protection!

<a href="http://www.holistichealthphysio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anita Lambert</a> is a Registered Pelvic Health &amp; Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on #prenatal, #birth prep and #postpartum care, as well as the co-host of the <a href="http://www.tobirthandbeyond.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth &amp; Beyond podcast</a>. She’s one of the few #physiotherapists in Canada to have completed physiodoula training which blends physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support and now assists this professional course taught in Canada. She joins me today to talk about preparation around stage 2 in labour - what happens in the body, how can we help with breath and #pelvicfloor, where do physiotherapists play a role. Links for today: <a href="http://www.holistichealthphysio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.holistichealthphysio.com</a> <a href="http://www.bumptobirthcourse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bumptobirthcourse.com</a> <a href="http://www.tobirthandbeyond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tobirthandbeyond.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG: @holistichealthphysio</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthphysio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB: @holistichealthphysio</a> More of Anita's bio: Anita is passionate about helping #pregnant physiotherapy clients connect more with their body including their pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery. She enjoys helping postpartum clients navigate their recovery and return to activities they love including exercise, sports and dance without pain and pelvic floor symptoms. Anita created her Bump to Birth online course which guides you step by step to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth and co hosts the To Birth &amp; Beyond podcast to share this information to help people around the world.  Growing up as a ballet dancer and athlete, Anita was always fascinated with how the body moved and healed. Her love for sport led her to become the team therapist for the McMaster University women’s rugby and basketball teams. She completed her clinicial Pilates rehab training during her final physiotherapy clinical placement in Brisbane, Australia alongside working with semi-professional ballet dancers. She brought this knowledge back to Toronto to start off her physiotherapy career including becoming an on-site physiotherapist for Canada’s Ballet Jorgen and Past President of Healthy Dancer Canada, an organization that fosters and facilitates communication and collaboration among the dance community, health professionals and researchers. Outside of work, you can find Anita practicing yoga or Pilates, strength training or enjoying the outdoors and spending quality time with her husband and energetic 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son.   <a href="https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/142384/g-pericare.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queensland Health Clinical Guidelines for Perineal Care</a><a href="https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-10/severe_perineal_tears_clinical_care_standard_-_consultation_draft_251019.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-10/severe_perineal_tears_clinical_care_standard_-_consultation_draft_251019.pdf</a> Upcoming courses/lectures discussed:   <a href="https://smarteducation.be/cursus/powertalk-strength-training-and-the-female-pelvic-floor-what-we-all-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart Education PowerTalk : "Strength training and the female pelvic floor: what we all need to know</a><a href="https://www.iuga.org/international-symposium-on-pelvic-floor-dysfunction/welcome-message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IUGA International Symposium on A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction</a> Listen and enjoy and a big thanks to <a href="https://www.always-discreet.com.au/en-au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Discreet</a> for sponsoring this episode of The Pelvic Health Podcast. Head to <a href="https://www.always-discreet.com.au/en-au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Discreet</a> to learn more about bladder leak tips, management and incredible bladder leakage protection!

Prep for Pushing in Labour with physiotherapist Anita Lambert

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support.  Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth and beyond which led her to co-host the To Birth &amp; Beyond Podcast.  You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising with strength training, spin, yoga or Pilates. Anita lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Andy, daughter Pippa and the newest addition to the family - baby Jack.  In this episode, you’ll hear about:  Anita’s work with prenatal and postpartum care (1:27) To Birth and Beyond Podcast Where your Pelvic Floor is (5:53) Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Podcast Kegel exercises (8:27) Best time to do Kegel exercises (most women do it wrong) (9:00) In-Depth Birth Prep Podcast Flower Bloom Breathe to expedite labor — How to video (10:40) Perineal Massage — How to video  (12:30) Massage oil recommendations (15:50) Exercises to prepare for birth (16:30) Spinning Babies Daily Essentials Video Ways to ease your birth (17:50)  If you feel drawn to Anita, you can find her on Instagram here, Facebook, her site HolisticHealthPhysio.com, and her amazing podcast To Birth and Beyond.  If thinking about birth gives you the jitters, Anita’s shares solid advice to help you prepare here. If I was pregnant, I would’ve downloaded this.

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support. Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth and beyond which led her to co-host the <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth &amp; Beyond Podcast</a>. You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising with strength training, spin, yoga or Pilates. Anita lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Andy, daughter Pippa and the newest addition to the family - baby Jack. In this episode, you’ll hear about: <ul> <li>Anita’s work with prenatal and postpartum care (1:27)</li> <li><a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond Podcast</a></li> <li>Where your Pelvic Floor is (5:53)</li> <li><a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2018/02/13/Podcast---Tip-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Birth" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Podcast</a></li> <li>Kegel exercises (8:27)</li> <li>Best time to do Kegel exercises (most women do it wrong) (9:00)</li> <li><a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2019/02/26/Podcast---In-Depth-on-Birth-Prep" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">In-Depth Birth Prep Podcast</a></li> <li>Flower Bloom Breathe to expedite labor — <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to video</a> (10:40)</li> <li>Perineal Massage — <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to video</a>  (12:30)</li> <li>Massage oil recommendations (15:50)</li> <li>Exercises to prepare for birth (16:30)</li> <li>Spinning Babies <a href="https://spinningbabies.com/product/daily-essentials-digital-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Daily Essentials Video</a></li> <li>Ways to ease your birth (17:50)</li> </ul> If you feel drawn to Anita, you can find her on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/holistichealthphysio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, her site <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HolisticHealthPhysio.com</a>, and her amazing podcast <a href="https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">To Birth and Beyond</a>. If thinking about birth gives you the jitters, Anita’s shares solid advice to help you prepare <a href="https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/05/30/The-Most-Beneficial-Breath-to-Use-for-Birth" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. If I was pregnant, I would’ve downloaded this.

Preparing your pelvic floor and core for birth with Anita Lambert

We all know about the common physical issues of pregnancy and postpartum, an achy back, sore shoulders and tight hips. But what about the other issues that are often kept quiet, hidden in confusion and shame. Incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, finding some sense of connection to the postpartum core! These are huge physical barriers that can have an effect on the quality of one’s life. And while they are common, they are not a “normal” part of pregnancy and postpartum. And the individual suffering through these problems deserves an explanation help.In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, Anita Lambert. She dispels some common misconceptions about the popular “kegel” exercise and thoughtfully explains many pelvic floor and core problems pregnant and postpartum people regularly experience. Whether you are a pregnant person, new parent or birth worker, you will walk away from this episode with empowering and digestible information.To learn more about Anita visit the show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know about the common physical issues of pregnancy and postpartum, an achy back, sore shoulders and tight hips. But what about the other issues that are often kept quiet, hidden in confusion and shame. Incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, finding some sense of connection to the postpartum core! These are huge physical barriers that can have an effect on the quality of one’s life. And while they are common, they are not a “normal” part of pregnancy and postpartum. And the individual suffering through these problems deserves an explanation help.In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, Anita Lambert. She dispels some common misconceptions about the popular “kegel” exercise and thoughtfully explains many pelvic floor and core problems pregnant and postpartum people regularly experience. Whether you are a pregnant person, new parent or birth worker, you will walk away from this episode with empowering and digestible information.To learn more about Anita visit the show notes<a href="https://prenatalyogacenter.com/podcast-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>