Doula and author Rebecca Schiller founded the human rights charity Birthrights and wrote the book Your No-Guilt Pregnancy Plan. In this episode, Rebecca revels why she quit her job to become a doula, and why she’s passionate about reminding new

5. Yoga teacher Victoria Maw on breathing and reconnecting with your body

May 22nd, 2019 36m 56s

Pregnancy and postnatal yoga teacher Victoria Maw is passionate about helping new mothers to take time out for themselves, and gently reconnect with their pelvic floor and deep abdominals. She talks through a breathing exercise listeners can fo

4. Osteopath Ana Mattos on postnatal recovery

May 22nd, 2019 34m 13s

Osteopath Ana Mattos works at the Active Birth Centre in London, and she’s passionate about how osteopathy can support new mothers who may be experiencing neck, back, shoulder and pelvic issues. Ana talks through a breathing exercise and emphas

3. CBT therapist Clare Flaxen on managing postnatal anxiety

May 22nd, 2019 43m 35s

Show notes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Clare Flaxen, who runs Resilient Mums, discusses how common it is for postnatal women to experience anxiety. She talks through strategies that can help you calm down and understand your anxiety. Clare

2. Women’s Health Physio Emma Brockwell on pelvic health and exercise

May 22nd, 2019 37m 34s

Emma Brockwell is a fantastic women’s health physio on a mission to help women strengthen their pelvic floor after birth. This is one of the most reassuring episodes, that Abby wishes she’d been able to hear when she had her babies. Emma tells

1. Psychologist Julianne Boutaleb on the transition to motherhood and how birth affects the brain

May 22nd, 2019 49m 7s

Perinatal psychologist Julianne Boutaleb talks to Abby about the transition to parenthood, and the changes to a mother’s brain, body and identity. Julianne discusses coping strategies to help postnatal mothers who may be feeling lost and anxiou

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