Episode Summary

Many new mums feel invisible after birth. Their baby becomes the focus, while their own body and wellbeing are quietly sidelined.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Chloe Evans, a pelvic health physiotherapist and mum, who shares her personal journey into postnatal care after her own experience of being overlooked. Together, they unpack the real challenges of postnatal recovery. From pelvic floor health and returning to work, to the guilt and pressure that so often accompany motherhood

You’ll hear practical insights on:

• Why pelvic health care is essential (no matter how long it’s been since childbirth)
  
• How to safely rebuild strength through simple, consistent pelvic floor exercises
  
• Balancing mental health, motherhood, and returning to work
  
• The power of self-compassion and seeking help when things don’t feel right
  
• Why it’s time to normalise postpartum struggles and challenge unrealistic expectations
  

This episode is a reminder that recovery looks different for everyone,  and that you are not alone in navigating yours.

Key Takeaways

🔑 Postnatal care must include both mental and physical recovery.

🔑 Pelvic health issues are common, and treatable with support.

🔑 Returning to work can support mental wellbeing when approached with compassion.

🔑 Small, consistent exercises create meaningful change over time.

🔑 It’s vital to normalise postpartum struggles and talk about them openly.

🔑 Every mother’s recovery is unique, there’s no single “right way” to heal.

Episode Chapters

🕒 00:46 – Introduction to Postnatal Care

🕒 02:50 – Chloe’s Journey into Pelvic Health

🕒 07:11 – Balancing Work and Motherhood

🕒 09:58 – The Reality of Motherhood and Work

🕒 11:52 – Addressing Pelvic Health Concerns

🕒15:08 – Practical Tips for Pelvic Health

🕒21:40 – The Importance of Ongoing Pelvic Floor Exercises

🕒25:23 – Understanding Postpartum Challenges

🕒28:10 – The Importance of Seeking Help

🕒30:25 – Individual Experiences in Motherhood

🕒32:08 – Normalising Postpartum Struggles

🕒34:26 – Balancing Work and Motherhood

🕒39:16 – Reflections on Motherhood and Self-Compassion

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