Episode 2: Birth Preparation and How to push out a baby

In this episode, I'm joined by Charlotte, a pelvic floor physio to talk all things birth preparation. <br/><br/>Charlotte completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Monash University in 2012 and her post graduate certificate in pelvic floor rehabilitation at Melbourne University. She has worked in both the public and private sector in Australia and in London, where she worked in one of the largest women and men’s health physiotherapy teams in the UK. She has extensive experience in treating women and men with bladder and bowel problems, prolapse, and pelvic or sexual pain. Charlotte’s love for pelvic health started early in her career, which took her travelling to Ethiopia to volunteer and observe at Catherine Hamlin’s fistula clinic and also to parts of Tanzania.  She is very dedicated to continuing her professional development and has completed further specialist courses in rectal balloon training, persistent pelvic pain and bladder pain syndrome.  Charlotte is passionate about educating women and men about their pelvic floor and empowering them to be able to achieve their goals with confidence. In this episode, we discuss:The benefit of having your pelvic floor checked in pregnancy and what’s involved in a pelvic floor assessment How we can prepare for birth in pregnancyPerineal massage- the benefits and when to start How do we actually do perineal massage?How to push out a baby<br/>& so much moreResources from the episode:Perineal massage evidence:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-020-04302-8<br/><br/>Book:Birth Skills Juju Sundin<br/><br/>Video of perineal massage:https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQdYOpvjwhN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==<br/><br/>Lubricant for perineal massage Charlotte recommends- Olive & Bee <br/><br/><br/>To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby <br/>Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.<br/><br/>Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information