The Lady Birds Podcast
Welcome to the Lady Birds
The Lady Birds is a space for Becky and Jessica—two pelvic floor PTs with 18 years of combined experience—to break down caring for your pelvic health and body during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
We’re here to provide evidence-based information to empower you in making informed choices about your body while also sharing the day to day beauty and bullshit that comes with raising tiny humans. Expect expert tips, the latest research, many first-time mom fails and absolutely no TMI because there's truly no such thing in the world of pelvic health.
Episode 5: Pumping - The Endless Toggling, Missing Parts and Pumping in The Car
Pumping folks, this one’s for you! 🍼✨ Join us as we dive into the highs, the lows, and the downright chaotic moments of pumping—like forgetting the one tiny valve that makes the whole thing work. (We’ve all been there.)
🔄 The never-ending cycle of washing, losing, and replacing pump parts
🍼 The great flange size mystery—becausewhy is the standard size so wrong?
💨 Hands-free pumps: lifesavers or just another thing to clean?
🚙 Pumping in the car—why some pumps are justtoo intense for multitasking
🏕️ Prepping for a Wilderness Survival class… while also figuring out how to store breastmilk
😂 Trying (and failing) to convince our partners to experience the pump themselves
At the end of the day, whether you pump, nurse, combo-feed, or formula-feed, we’re all in this together—and you’re doing an amazing job. 💛
Episode 4: All Things Prolapse: Running, Weightlifting & Future Pregnancies
Worried about prolapse? Are you pregnant or postpartum? Still want to run, lift, and feel strong? 🏃♀️💪 You’re in the right place! Today on The Lady Birds, we’re busting myths and breaking down everything you need to know about prolapse—what it really means, clinically why symptoms matter just as much if not more than diagnosis, and how to keep doing what you love without fear.
👀 Think you have to quit running or lifting? Nope! We chat about managing pressure, strengthening smart, and why pelvic floor PT is your BFF (now and for future pregnancies). Plus, we’re calling out the bad advice to “just wait” for treatment—spoiler: early care = long-term success!
In this episode, we cover:
✅ What prolapse actually is (and why not all cases are the same)
✅ Running & weightlifting with prolapse—yes, you can!
✅ How pelvic floor PT sets you up for future pregnancies
✅ Why waiting to get help is outdated advice 🚫
Episode 3 - The Return to Work Struggle (And Why It’s Okay to Feel Every Emotion About It!)
Hey Lady Birds! 🐦✨ This week, we’re getting real about the messy, emotional, sometimes overwhelming process of going back to work after maternity leave. Spoiler alert: It’shard, no matter how much you love your job!
We’re talking about:
🔹 Theactual hardest part about going back to work (hint: it’s not just leaving the baby)
🔹 How our work-life priorities have completely shifted (and why we’re actually okay with it).
🔹 The surprising things we miss about maternity leave (and the ones we don’t)
🔹 Why we suddenlyget why people ease back in with a part-time return.
🔹 The unexpected perks of working again (yes, even when it’s exhausting).
Whether you’re dreading your return, thriving in the work-life juggle, or still figuring it all out—this episode is for you. We see you, we get you, and we’re right there with you. 💛
Episode 2 - Postpartum Running: What You Need to Know 🏃♀️
Calling all postpartum runners (or runners-to-be)! 🏃♀️✨ In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about getting back to running after having a baby. From strength training (yes, you need it) to cardio alternatives when running isn’t quite in the cards, we’ve got you covered.
We also dive into the juicy details of how breastfeeding can impact your return to running (hello, hormones!) and share three must-know running form tips to keep you moving efficiently and pain-free. Plus, a little love for Julie Wiebe’s work and why we think every postpartum runner should know about it!
🔹 Strength training: why it’s non-negotiable
🔹 Cardio swaps for when running isn’t happening yet
🔹 How breastfeeding hormones might be messing with your progress
🔹 The three game-changing running form tweaks you need to try
If you're a postpartum runner (or a PT helping postpartum runners), this one's for you! Grab your headphones and let’s get into it. 🎧💨
Episode 1 - Meet Becky & Jessica—Your Lady Birds 🐦
It’s happening! The Lady Birds podcast is finally here! Becky and Jessica—two pelvic floor PTs with a combined 18 years of experience—are kicking things off by introducing themselves, sharing the story behind Lady Bird Physical Therapy, and explaining why pelvic health (and cutting through the BS) is their passion.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
✅ How Becky and Jessica became pelvic floor PTs
✅ The very different paths that led them to pregnancy and postpartum care
✅ Why so much of the info out there is outdated, misleading, or just plain wrong
✅ What you can expect from this podcast—expert insights, real talk, and absolutely no TMI
We’re here weekly with evidence-based info, mom fails, clinical wisdom, and maybe a little chaos. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, thinking about kids, or just have a pelvis—you’re in the right place.
