Healthy You. Healthy Baby. podcast series now available
Do you want to know more about how to keep moving during your pregnancy and after having your baby? How to know what activity is safe to do, and how much to do? Listen to our Healthy You. Healthy Baby podcast.
Promoting the physical and mental health benefits of keeping active during pregnancy and beyond, hear Barwon Health experts give trusted and practical health advice on how to stay active. The podcast spotlights education programs and shares information on how keeping active can help people adjust to the physical and mental health changes of pregnancy and new parenthood.
In Episode 1 Keeping Active During Pregnancy we speak to Pelvic Health physio Natalie Anderson about:
- How to stay active during pregnancy
- Some of the do’s and don’ts of being active while pregnant
- Things to consider when trying to keep moving during pregnancy
Episode 2 Recovery after birth – the first 6 weeks continues the conversation with Natalie to learn more about:
- Recovery after birth
- How to tell when you are ready to return to activity
Episode 3 Returning to activity and movement after having a baby (beyond 6 weeks)
Our guest Nat, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, returns for one more time to talk with us about returning to activity from 6 weeks post birth and beyond. Our conversation covers:
- What a post-natal assessment looks like
- Recommended exercises and movement for the postpartum period
- Things to consider when returning to movement
More episodes will be added to the series – subscribe today so you don’t miss out.
Start listening today.
Frequently asked questions:
1. If I have my baby at another hospital, can I still access the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service at Barwon Health?
You are welcome to access Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Barwon Health if you have your baby at another hospital. Please ask your health care provider (eg GP, midwife, maternal child health nurse) to send a referral to Allied Health at University Hospital Geelong
2. How can I book an appointment?
Please ask your health care provider (eg GP, midwife, maternal child health nurse) to send a referral to Allied Health at University Hospital Geelong.
3. Is there a cost for the services?
There is no cost to access the services
For more information about the Healthy You, Healthy Baby podcast series, contact the Healthy Communities Unit [email protected]
Media Contacts
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Phone: 03 4215 1119 Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm
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