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Starting solids with your baby can feel exciting — and scary. I’ll never forget the nerves I had watching my own little ones gag for the first time. In this episode, I sit down with paramedic and Baby Safe Basics founder Eliza Leslie to talk about the difference between choking versus gagging, and how to approach mealtimes with more confidence and less fear.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why choking is the No. 1 concern for parents starting solids
• Choking versus gagging — how to tell them apart
• What to do (and what not to do) if your baby is gagging
• The simple, effective first aid steps for choking
• When it’s time to call emergency services
• Practical tips to help you start solids safely and calmly
• Why preparation and knowledge make all the difference

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Still noticing tummy weakness months (or even years) after having your baby? You’re not alone. In this episode, I answer a member’s question about ab separation — and share why it’s never too late to feel strong again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What ab separation (diastasis recti) really is — and why the term “separation” can be misleading.
• What counts as normal postpartum abdominal changes (hint: a mild gap is not a problem).
• Why the “missed window” for recovery is a myth.
• Safe, functional exercises to begin rebuilding your core.
• When a gap might need professional assessment — and why fear, not the separation itself, often holds women back.
• How to reframe the question from “How do I close the gap?” to “How strong can I get today?”

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

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FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

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Third-time mum Emma joins me to share her honest, inspiring story of birth, recovery, and returning to the sport she loves. From induction and epidural challenges to tackling breastfeeding pain and setting her sights on the Berlin Marathon, Emma’s journey is one many mums will relate to.

In this episode we cover:

• Emma’s experience of three inductions and how her third birth unfolded
• What happened when her epidural only worked on one side
• How she managed the transition and quick five-minute push
• The early struggles of breastfeeding and the turning point with a GP–Lactation Consultant
• Differences in postnatal recovery between her first, second, and third births
• Why she prioritised a pelvic floor assessment before returning to running
• How the FitNest Mama return-to-running program helped her rebuild safely
• Emma’s advice to her younger, first-time-mum self

LINKS:

Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @kathbaquie.physio

1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House

** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.