I was interviewed by the lovely Ashley Winning on her “VBAC Homebirth Stories” podcast to share the wildly different experience of my 3 birth stories - which included 1 emergency C-section, 1 planned C-section and 1 VBAC home birth.   Enjoy this interview and let me know over @physiolaura if you loved this episode or if you have any follow up questions.    If you want to connect with Ashley you can find her at @ashleylwinning or at themotherhoodcircle.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 3 // Aware Parenting Series   To kick off this third, and final, episode in the Aware Parenting Series podcast series with the amazing Lael Stone, we are chatting all about holding boundaries.   In this episode I chat with @laelstone about: How to hold firm but loving boundaries  Learning your unique “yes’s” and “no’s” Where are you “should-ing” in your life?   I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!   And if you’d like to learn more about supporting yourself through pregnancy, labour and birth ..read more

Episode 2 // Aware Parenting Series   To kick off this second episode in the Aware Parenting Series podcast series with the amazing Lael Stone, we are chatting all about self-care and compassion in motherhood.   In this episode I chat with @laelstone about: Why it’s all well and good to hold space for our kids, but what about us? Childhood imprints and re-parenting yourself The importance of meeting your own needs first What self-care could look like as a mother   I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!   A ..read more

Episode 1 // Aware Parenting SeriesTo kick off this first episode in the Aware Parenting Series podcast series with the amazing Lael Stone, we are chatting all about raising resilient and compassionate children.In this episode I chat with @laelstone about: Lael’s personal journey into aware parenting after a traumatic birth experience The importance of crying and expressing emotions The power of listening to feelings Why we don’t have to always keep our kids happy Seeing beneath the behaviour  Practicing empathy and compassion wth our kids (and indirectly ourselves) What a regulated vers ..read more

Welcome back to another solo episode chatting all about my favourite 3 exercises to prepare you for labour and birth. Cold shower Squat hold Giving feedback to a massage therapist or barista You’ll have to listen to the episode to understand what I mean, but trust me when I say I have personally used all of these and they work!I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! And if you’d like to learn more about supporting yourself through pregnancy, labour and birth, then I invite you to join me inside my online membership progra ..read more

Episode 3 // Pelvic Power Series To kick off this third episode in the Pelvic Power Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Bernadette Lack all about the pelvic floor and finding balance between strength and mobility. In this episode I chat with @coreandfloorrestore about: Why pelvic floor strength is not the be-all and end-all The importance of seeing the pelvis as a whole, not just focusing on the pelvic floor muscles How releasing full body tension is key to relaxing the pelvic floor  Importance of connecting to your thoughts and body I’d love to know what you thought of this e ..read more

Episode 2 // Pelvic Power Series To kick off this second episode in the Pelvic Power Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Bernadette Lack all about whole body balance for the pelvis.In this episode I chat with @coreandfloorrestore about: How poor pelvic function can lead to birth injuries  The importance of “de-fuzzing” your body Less emphasis on strength, and more emphasis on movement Ideas for how to position yourself in your daily life, without sitting Reframing how you view “exercise” I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me w ..read more

Episode 1 // Pelvic Power Series   To kick off this first episode in the Pelvic Power Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Bernadette Lack all about the ins and outs of the pelvis!In this episode I chat with @coreandfloorrestore about: The difference between your vulva and vagina What is your story and understanding around your female anatomy? Anatomy of the vulva Misconceptions about the anatomy of the clitoris  Misconceptions around a “tight vagina” How to connect back in with your womb I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell ..read more

Episode 4 // Feeding Our Babes Series   To kick off this fourth, and final, episode in the Feeding Our Babes Series podcast series with the amazing Joelleen Winduss Paye, we are chatting all about when breastfeeding isn't working out.In this episode I chat with @jwp.care about: Lack of support for most women trying to navigate breastfeeding Cultural standards and societal expectations Shame and stigma How to know when enough is enough What support is available to these women Tongue ties Biting when feeding I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and ..read more

Episode 3 // Feeding Our Babes Series   To kick off this third episode in the Feeding Our Babes Series podcast series with the amazing Joelleen Winduss Paye, we are chatting all about milk-making and nutrition.In this episode I chat with @jwp.care about: Does your let-down indicate milk supply? Is pumping volume indicative of true milk supply? How common is low milk supply?  What factors can cause low milk supply? What role does nutrition and hydration play in milk supply and supporting breastfeeding? Importance of a protein-rich breakfast to start the day right  Thoughts on la ..read more