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.
C-Section Recovery: What You Need To Know
Hey, Lady Birds! 🐦✨ In this episode, Becky and Jessica dive into all things C-section recovery. Whether you’re planning for one, recovering from one, or just love learning about postpartum healing, we’ve got you covered.
👶 What’s Inside This Episode?
🔍 How common are C-sections really?
🤕 C-section vs. vaginal birth recovery – what’s actually different?
👐 Why scar massage is a must-do—even if you don’t have pain.
💪 Strengthening, mobility, and getting back to movement safely.
✨ C-section recovery isn’t as different from vaginal birth recovery as you might think! We’re talking core strength, scar care, and getting back to feeling like yourself again—without the fluff.
Pumping and Sleep Training… Again
Hey Lady Birds! Becky and Jessica are back with another raw, real, and (hopefully) ridiculously relatable episode! This week, we're diving deep into the chaos of pumping mishaps (forgot the pump, the flanges, the milk… what didn’t we forget?! ) and the highs and lows of sleep training.
What’s Inside This Episode?
Becky’s epic streak of pumping disasters—will she ever make it to work with all the parts? (She does eventually!)
The heartbreak of spilled breast milk (we no longer cry, but we still get upset)
Pump settings, suction strength, and our long term pumping/feeding plans
Jessica finally bit the bullet and sleep-trained Colleen—was it as awful as she feared?
What Jessica wish she had listened to about sleep training and her advice if you're considering it
The TL;DR:Sleep training? Worth it. Pumping? A logistical nightmare. Parenting? A wild ride we’re just trying to survive together.
Preparing for Postpartum Recovery
The Lady Birds 🐦 know recovering after birth is no joke, and the timeline isn’t as simple as "six weeks and you’re good to go!" In this episode, we break down what postpartum recovery actually looks like, from zero to six weeks and beyond. We talk about what “being cleared for exercise” really means, the importance of progressive loading, and how everyone’s recovery looks different. Whether you’re an elite athlete eager to return to training or someone just trying to pick up their baby without pain, we’ve got practical insights for you.
What We Cover in This Episode:
🍼 The reality of postpartum activity at 0-6 weeks
💪 Mat-based exercises that can help rebuild strength
🩺 What it actually means to be cleared for exercise at six weeks (hint - it doesn’t mean immediately go on a run!)
🤰 The HUGE range of “normal” in postpartum recovery
💡 Why every postpartum person should see a pelvic floor PT
📋 What to expect from your first postpartum PT visit
Key Takeaway: Whatever you’re experiencing postpartum – it can get better!
Planes, Babies, and Bumblebees: Traveling with a Tiny Human
Traveling with a baby is an adventure—equal parts chaos, comedy, and occasional triumph. In this episode, we share our best (and worst) travel stories, including a near-death experience (okay, MAYBE a slight exaggeration) with a bumblebee and a heroic cowboy. We also dive into the unexpected ways babies behave better for literally everyone but their parents and discuss why direct flights are worth every penny when traveling with a little one.
From sleepless road trips to unpredictable airport delays, we talk about how to keep your expectations low, your sense of humor high, and your baby entertained long enough to (hopefully) avoid a public meltdown.
Episode Highlights:
🛫 Best and worst travel experiences with a baby
🤠 The gas station cowboy who saved the day
😴 Who's baby naps better for other people?
🍼 The must-avoid mistakes when traveling with an infant
🚗 How we survived road trips, flights, and unexpected delays
😂 Keeping expectations low and humor high
Join the Conversation! Any tips or tricks for travling with kids/babies? Drop us a message or tag us on social media—we love hearing from you!
Birth Preparation - Push Prep 101
This week on The Lady Birds, we're diving deep into the world of push prep. Whether you're planning for an epidural, going unmedicated, or haven't decided yet, we’re here to break down everything you need to know about pushing effectively. From understanding how your pelvic floor works to the best positions for birth (yes, the answer is it depends!), this episode is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and the encouragement you need to feel confident heading into labor. 💪
🌟 What We Cover:
The epidural experience: What to expect and how to prep ahead of time
Why push prep during pregnancy is a game-changer
The best pushing cues and breathing techniques and the nuance behind it all
How to find the right pelvic floor PT for push prep
✨ Biggest Takeaway:Birth is unpredictable, but feeling prepared can make all the difference. A pelvic floor PT who gets perinatal care AND birth preparation can be a total game-changer in making sure you know what to do when the big moment arrives. 💖
💬 Join the Conversation!Have a push prep story to share? Drop us a message or tag us on social media—we love hearing from you! 💌
Baby Sleep, Sleep Training, & Boohoo Tears
Sleep. We miss it, we dream about it (when we actually get to sleep), and we definitely talk about it nonstop. In this episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is baby sleep—what’s worked, what’s failed spectacularly, and why some advice should come with a warning label. From sleep training wins (and woes) to middle-of-the-night dilemmas, we’re here to commiserate, laugh, and remind you that yes, one day, they will sleep. (So we've been told)
We also get into:🍼 The sleep training experience—did it work? Did we survive?😴 The best and worst sleep advice we’ve been given🚼 First-time parenting chaos, aka Googling rashes at 2 AM😢Definition of Boohoo tears💩Panic texting in the middle of the nights about diaper rash
📩 Have questions or topic requests? Email us at podcast@ladybirdpt.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @ladybirdpt
🏡 Need pelvic floor PT? We offer office, virtual, and home visits!
If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review—it helps other parents find us! 💛
Birth Preparation: Perineal Tear Risk Reduction
We’re kicking off a three-part series all about birth preparation!
In this episode, we're breaking down the best ways to prepare your pelvic floor for labor, how to reduce the risk of tearing, and why relaxation is key to a smoother birth experience. From vocalization tricks(hello, deep growls! 🐻) to positioning tips and the role of a pelvic floor PT before and after birth, we’re giving you all the practical advice to help your body work with you, not against you. Plus, we’re debunking myths about epidurals and discussing how movement, mindset, and even a warm compress can make a difference.✨
We'll Cover:
✅ How to relax your pelvic floor during labor (and why it matters!)
✅ The connection between pelvic tension, tearing, and labor progress
✅ Why glutes, jaw, and even your voice play a role in keeping things relaxed
✅ The pros and cons of perineal massage, warm compresses, and different pushing positions
✅ Epidurals: friend or foe? (Hint: They might help more than you think!)
✅ What to do if you do tear—because there’s always help available
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. 💛
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 🚫
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. 💛
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. 🎧💨
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.
