Episode #80: Postpartum Fitness And C-Section Recovery with Jessie Mundell

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In this episode, Stephanie interviews a special guest, Jessie Mundell. Jessie is an expert in prenatal/postnatal fitness and a mama herself. They discuss healing mentally and physically from a home birth turned cesarean, why it’s important to work with a counselor or therapist if you’re still recovering from past birth trauma, smart postpartum training for post-cesarean and vaginal delivery, why pelvic floor physiotherapy is so important, why it’s not “normal” to pee a little when you workout, and so much more. You are going to love this real, raw, and informative interview!

Topics Discussed:

Jessie’s story + what brought her to the world of prenatal/postnatal fitness.
Her home birth turned cesarean and the emotional/physical ramifications. How that impacted her mindset/reaction to her second pregnancy.
Common mistakes women make with postpartum fitness.
Jessie’s approach to postpartum fitness and how does it differs depending on the type of birth.
How to know if it’s “too much.”
What pelvic floor physiotherapists do and why getting checked is important.