Postpartum Stories With Steph

Did you fall into the trap of doing too much too soon after your baby was born? It’s ok if you did, I think we all feel a sense of pressure to return to our “normal” activities in postpartum. But what we often find is that we can’t immediately do all of the things we used to with ease. My guest on today’s podcast is Kath Baquie, the founder of FitNest Mama. She chats about her first postpartum experience where a casual walk to and from a cafe with her 2-week old bub left her feeling an intense pelvic floor pressure. As a physiotherapist for women she knew something was up and quickly learned she had a pelvic organ prolapse. This diagnosis changed the way Kath went about her days in that early postpartum as she began to rest more and listen to her body. This experience also propelled Kath into the work she is doing now with women in her online community called FitNest Mama which helps to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources to help get their bodies and minds strong again. She also chats about her breastfeeding experience, the work that she does, and the juggle of going from one to two kids (and then to three!) You can find Kath on her website: www.fitnestmama.com or on Instagram @fitnestmama You can also listen to her podcast here: https://www.fitnestmama.com/podcast If you want to work with me you can download my packages at www.postpartumwithsteph.com and get in touch for an obligation-free chat. If you’ve enjoyed this episode or any of the others please leave a 5 star rating and written review to help other people find the podcast. You can connect with me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph

Today’s episode is a big one and I’m so excited to bring it to you! I’m joined by Dr Kyl Myers who candidly shares her experience of Gender Creative Parenting. In 2016 Kyl and her husband Brent welcomed Zoomer into the world. They didn’t assign a gender to Zoomer and use they/them pronouns when referring to them. When Zoomer is ready they will decide who they are. The idea behind this is to not assume Zoomer’s gender based on their anatomy and to raise Zoomer in an environment where they can understand gender beyond stereotypes. As we know, gender stereotypes are forced on children when they are still in utero, with baby clothes separated into pink and blue in stores, couples throwing trucks or tiara gender reveal parties and slogans on onesies reading ‘future president’ for boys and ‘daddies little princess’ for girls. Kyl also shares her postpartum story navigating breastfeeding, loneliness and how it took her nearly two years to start feeling like herself again. She has recently written a book called Raising Them: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting, she has a TEDx Talk, and was recently featured in Time Magazine. Kyl is warm, funny and so generous in what she shares with me in this episode. I hope you love it as much as I do. You can find Kyl on Instagram here: @kyl_myers Time Magazine Article: https://time.com/5885697/gender-creative-parenting/  Raising Them: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting: www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Them-Adventure-Creative-Parenting/dp/1542003687/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= TEDx Talk: Want Gender Equality? Let's Get Creative: www.youtube.com/watch?v=12t7PYilNQQ  NY Magazine Article: www.thecut.com/2018/04/theybies-gender-creative-parenting.html You can find me on Instagram here: @postpartum_with_steph And check out my new website: www.postpartumwithsteph.com